2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 16, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado HD years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Silverado HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~23,500 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~100,500 mi
Fuel System, Diesel1 · ~100,500 mi
Steering1 · ~23,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)133%23,500——
Engine and Engine Cooling133%100,500——
Fuel System, Diesel133%100,500——
Steering133%23,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado hd. While driving 35 mph, the steering failed and the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering as the steering wheel veered in the opposite direction. The contact was able t o pull the vehicle over as…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Aug 16, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10896280

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 (na) chevrolet silverado hd. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

Air Bags · received Jul 7, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10883410

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 (na) chevrolet silverado hd. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine had excess air…

Fuel System, Diesel · received Jun 27, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10876841

Other Chevrolet Silverado HD years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201630
2015 Silverado HD65

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD?

Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado HD model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.