2016 Chevrolet 3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet 3500. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 569 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Steering: “I reported to my dealer charper Chevrolet nov. 2018,I had roughly 23k miles,that my 2016 chevy 3500 had developed a wobble, shake whatever you could call it. They investigated and told me my tires possibly had broken belts the tires had plenty of tread left. I was told if I could deal with the shake till I get new tires so be it. I rode them till july 2019 got 6 new michelin 235/80/17 ltx a/t2 tire package. They rode ok still had a little shake to start then it got worse the more I drove. Let me say it never shook all the time it would come and go. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287854, filed 2019-12, 13,000 milesBrakes: “Bought a new 2016 chev 3500 duly diesel truck. At about 14k miles we found brake fluid and had to have the truck towed to shop. They fixed for free. About 7k miles after the breaks totally went out while driving. At 26k found fluid again but in the back. Shop blamed break pads said no known issues. Fixed back brakes. 37k fluid everywhere and brakes totally out. Gm not taking responsibility. Large truck on road that brakes have failed four times. Total break failure several times can not be normal”
NHTSA complaint #11172394, filed 2019-01, 37,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,000 and 54,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 569 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Chevrolet 3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 45,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet 3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Chevrolet 3500 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,500 miles and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 54,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.