Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, the most recent reported on February 11, 2016 (Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2016 Chevrolet Silverado complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 16V084000 · reported February 11, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 139 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, 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 15808.

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 15V830000 · reported December 10, 2015 · General Motors LLC · 90 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
The risk: If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. 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 15794.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags2
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Power train1
Steering1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 7, 2024 · Power train
See attached document for complaint

Sep 8, 2021 · Air bags · 34,545 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado HD Crew. The contact stated while driving approximately at 55 mph when the vehicles in front of the contact began to stop abruptly which resulted in the contact crashing the vehicle into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken and 2 persons in…

Apr 21, 2016 · Air bags · 1,015 miles
ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF NEEDED INFORMATION SUCH AS SPEED AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A TSB THAT THE ENTIRE TRUCK HAS TO BE RE-FLASHED INCLUDING ALL MODULES IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DURING THIS TIME, ALL…

Mar 30, 2016 · Unknown or other · 27 miles
HAS THE CHEVY SHAKES BETWEEN 38 AND 70 MILE PER HOUR .5.3 V8 MOTOR AND 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION 342 REAR AXEL LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL . BEEN SELLING GM'S FOR 55 YEARS AND IF THIS WAS A DEMENSTRATOR WE WOULD NEVER NEVER SELL ANOTHER TRUCK.

Feb 24, 2016 · Steering · 312 miles
I PURCHASED A 2016 SILVERADO 1500 4WD LTZ CREW ON FEBRUARY 08, 2016. ON FEBRUARY 20, 2016 WITH JUST 312 NEW MILES DRIVEN ON THE NEW VEHICLE, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING 60 MILES PER HOUR GOING WEST ON THE SOUTHERN STATE PARKWAY MIDDLE LANE IN NASSAU COUNTY NEW YORK. WITH NO POWER STEERING…

Silverado model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	3	64	8	2
2014	13	124	14	0
2015	7	76	3	2
2016	2	5	1	0
2017	0	125	13	3

Across all years, the 2000 Silverado has the most complaints (1,305). All Chevrolet Silverado years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, the most recent reported on February 11, 2016 (Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2016 Chevrolet Silverado complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 7, 2024.