2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 266about this part
- Share
- 33%of 797 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 266 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 33% of the 797 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 28 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Got in my vehicle and started to go and when I pressed on the brakes to stop I noticed that the brakes were fluttering and not stopping properly . So I looked up and there's a recall on GM model but not the chevy model . So I called my dealer where I bought it from and they told me the same that there are no recalls on mine but to bring it in anyway.”
NHTSA complaint #11318359, filed 2020-03, 32,300 miles“On my 2016 SILVERADO 1500 when I am at slow speeds and press the brake pedal it does not stop the truck. The pedal becomes extremely stiff and the only way to stop the truck is the emergency brake or using both feet pressing the brake pedal with all my force. I have found by my dealer that it is a faulty vacuum pump also not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11193671, filed 2019-04, 49,000 miles“As I was driving in traffic my brakes became so hard to push that I could not successfully get it to stop effectively without using my body's weight to try and depress the brakes. I still couldn't get it to stop correctly. Then I was in stop and go traffic and almost rear ended someone. Happened many times more before I could get it in to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11180336, filed 2019-02, 55,300 miles“Lose of breaking power at low speed. I lost all breaking power trying to maneuver in a parking garage and parking lot. There are no lights that come on during or after this. I have had it happen 3 times almost resulting in damage to my vehicle and others. The break peddle stiffens and provides almost no breaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11395627, filed 2021-02, 65,000 miles“Suddenly in early november, when I pulled into a parking lot or into the driveway in my home the brake pedal on the truck would suddenly become hard and incompressible. I nearly hit other vehicles and pedestrians because I couldn't brake at low speeds. I took it to the shop and was told the vacuum pump was not working properly and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11206534, filed 2019-05, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2018 +3 more
- 18V578000Aug 30, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
- 16V069000Feb 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 11007686Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 25 | 6% |
| 2022 | 58 | 9% |
| 2021 | 45 | 5% |
| 2020 | 116 | 15% |
| 2019 | 195 | 18% |
| 2018 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 | 190 | 27% |
| 2016 | 266 | 33% |
| 2015 | 374 | 34% |
| 2014 | 281 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 28 | 3% |
| 2007 | 62 | 7% |
| 2006 | 171 | 48% |
| 2005 | 131 | 25% |
| 2004 | 330 | 41% |
| 2003 | 429 | 53% |
| 2002 | 363 | 71% |
| 2001 | 307 | 66% |
| 2000 | 422 | 69% |
| 1999 | 373 | 64% |
| 1998 | 122 | 34% |
| 1997 | 134 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 43% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
194 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsSteering
110 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology