2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 786 complaints · 11 recalls
Most-reported system: SERVICE BRAKES (229 complaints · 29.1%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 41
  • Fires 10
  • Injuries 14
  • Deaths 1
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution SERVICE BRAKES appears in 229 of 786 owner complaints (29.1%) in this vehicle snapshot. SERVICE BRAKES: 229 complaints, 29.1% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 229 · 29.1% · 22 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 154 complaints, 19.6% of reports POWER TRAIN 154 · 19.6% · 1 crash reports STEERING: 85 complaints, 10.8% of reports STEERING 85 · 10.8% · 5 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 58 complaints, 7.4% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58 · 7.4% · 5 fire reports ENGINE: 48 complaints, 6.1% of reports ENGINE 48 · 6.1% · 2 fire reports VISIBILITY: 20 complaints, 2.5% of reports VISIBILITY 20 · 2.5% · 1 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 16 complaints, 2.0% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 16 · 2.0% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 15 complaints, 1.9% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15 · 1.9% · 1 crash reports SUSPENSION: 15 complaints, 1.9% of reports SUSPENSION 15 · 1.9% · 1 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 124 complaints, 15.8% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 124 · 15.8% · 5 crash reports 3 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
SERVICE BRAKES 229 29.1% 22 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 154 19.6% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 85 10.8% 5 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58 7.4% 0 crashes · 5 fires
ENGINE 48 6.1% 0 crashes · 2 fires
VISIBILITY 20 2.5% 0 crashes · 1 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 16 2.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15 1.9% 1 crashes · 0 fires
SUSPENSION 15 1.9% 1 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 124 15.8% 5 crashes · 3 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2016; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2016. 2016-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2016-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2017-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2017-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2017-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2017-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2018-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2018-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2018-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2018-Q4: 51 owner reports 51 2019-Q1: 56 owner reports 56 2019-Q2: 45 owner reports 45 2019-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2019-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2020-Q1: 27 owner reports 27 2020-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2020-Q3: 38 owner reports 38 2020-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2021-Q1: 25 owner reports 25 2021-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2021-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2021-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2022-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2022-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2022-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2022-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2023-Q1: 35 owner reports 35 2023-Q2: 33 owner reports 33 2023-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2023-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2024-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2024-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2024-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2024-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2025-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2025-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2025-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2025-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2026-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2026-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2026-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 Owner reports Feb 2016 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 16V069000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V069000 Recall campaign 16V256000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V256000 Recall campaign 16V651000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V651000 Recall campaign 17V437000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V437000 Recall campaign 18V291000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V291000 Recall campaign 18V578000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V578000 Recall campaign 19V645000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V645000 Recall campaign 19V761000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V761000 Recall campaign 20V736000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V736000 Recall campaign 21V245000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V245000 Recall campaign 21V504000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V504000 Investigation PE18012 ● Investigation PE18012
  • Campaign 16V651000 was reported 38 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V437000 was reported 343 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V291000 was reported 93 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V578000 was reported 741 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V645000 was reported 1,113 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V736000 was reported 1,577 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V245000 was reported 1,164 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V504000 was reported 1,795 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2016-Q2 Owner reports 5
2016-Q3 Owner reports 9
2016-Q4 Owner reports 18
2017-Q1 Owner reports 18
2017-Q2 Owner reports 12
2017-Q3 Owner reports 13
2017-Q4 Owner reports 7
2018-Q1 Owner reports 11
2018-Q2 Owner reports 12
2018-Q3 Owner reports 16
2018-Q4 Owner reports 51
2019-Q1 Owner reports 56
2019-Q2 Owner reports 45
2019-Q3 Owner reports 24
2019-Q4 Owner reports 20
2020-Q1 Owner reports 27
2020-Q2 Owner reports 21
2020-Q3 Owner reports 38
2020-Q4 Owner reports 19
2021-Q1 Owner reports 25
2021-Q2 Owner reports 18
2021-Q3 Owner reports 14
2021-Q4 Owner reports 12
2022-Q1 Owner reports 8
2022-Q2 Owner reports 14
2022-Q3 Owner reports 23
2022-Q4 Owner reports 20
2023-Q1 Owner reports 35
2023-Q2 Owner reports 33
2023-Q3 Owner reports 11
2023-Q4 Owner reports 16
2024-Q1 Owner reports 11
2024-Q2 Owner reports 9
2024-Q3 Owner reports 11
2024-Q4 Owner reports 15
2025-Q1 Owner reports 14
2025-Q2 Owner reports 19
2025-Q3 Owner reports 16
2025-Q4 Owner reports 9
2026-Q1 Owner reports 16
2026-Q2 Owner reports 11
2026-Q3 Owner reports 4
Recall campaign 1 16V069000
Recall campaign 1 16V256000
Recall campaign 1 16V651000
Recall campaign 1 17V437000
Recall campaign 1 18V291000
Recall campaign 1 18V578000
Recall campaign 1 19V645000
Recall campaign 1 19V761000
Recall campaign 1 20V736000
Recall campaign 1 21V245000
Recall campaign 1 21V504000
Defect investigation 1 PE18012
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Safety Recalls (11)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V069000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V256000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V651000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V437000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V291000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V578000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V645000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V761000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V736000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V245000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V504000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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