2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 10%of 797 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 10% of the 797 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At speed above 50 miles an hour there is vibration in the vehicle and it get wore the faster you go and at 80 miles an hour there is a roar and the whole vehicle is vibrating badly and I am afraid to drive the vehicle. This is a big problem and Chevrolet has had my truck for 5 work days and has yet to figure out what it wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11222621, filed 2019-06, 32,300 miles“The A/C in my 2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 stopped working on 5/15/2019 I took the vehicle to the dealer on 5/16/2019 to have looked at. I was told that there is a pinhole leak in the condenser. I was charged 120.00 to have the problem diagnosed. The cost to repair was estimated at over 900.00 what upsetting is that I'm now finding out that this is a known problem that GM is totally aware of.”
NHTSA complaint #11208469, filed 2019-05, 66,700 miles“This vehicle (2016 silverado) has all the characteristics associated with the chevy shake , an unresolvable driveline under seat vibration that is very severe at times. Gm has issued service bulletin pi1354c which I followed at my expense to reduce / eliminate the severe shake that occurs at speeds of 69 ' 79 MPH with no improvement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015773, filed 2017-08, 20,000 miles“I purchased a 2016 silverado lt leftover in feb of 2017 with 44 miles on it. I noticed a vibration while accelerating and deceleration and at about 70-80 MPH. I figured it was the GM factory 22 inch rally 2 edition wheels being in balanced and since I was changing the wheels and tires at 1000 miles anyway I figured it would go away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970155, filed 2017-04, 2,300 miles“Transmission is jerky, and dealership says it's not safe to drive. Faulty transmission wiring harness and heat sensor. Truck has been at dealership for 18 days and GM has no estimate as to when the wiring harness will be available. I'm paying for a 50k truck and paying for a rental with no end in sight. Should be a recall, service tech at dealership told me the part was being 're-tooled'”
NHTSA complaint #11144251, filed 2018-10, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This 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, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028700Feb 5, 2026This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 23 | 7% |
| 2023 | 47 | 12% |
| 2022 | 64 | 10% |
| 2021 | 75 | 9% |
| 2020 | 80 | 11% |
| 2019 | 110 | 10% |
| 2018 | 60 | 11% |
| 2017 | 77 | 11% |
| 2016 | 81 | 10% |
| 2015 | 133 | 12% |
| 2014 | 197 | 14% |
| 2013 | 105 | 35% |
| 2012 | 74 | 34% |
| 2011 | 118 | 21% |
| 2010 | 44 | 12% |
| 2009 | 57 | 13% |
| 2008 | 87 | 10% |
| 2007 | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
266 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
194 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsSteering
110 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.
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