2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 797 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 797 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,550 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving to work in the morning with no other traffic on the road and randomly the passenger side rear window blew out. It was winter and the rear defroster was on at the time. I smelled burning wires and shut everything off but my headlights and heard a loud pop when the window blew out. This happened at 4am while driving on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11164969, filed 2019-01, 35,000 miles“The assist tailgate no longer works. The tailgate is supposed to lower slowly. Now it just slams down. The first time it happened it slammed down on my leg. I have the extended warranty that does cover this,however the repair doesn't last. We've had it to the dealership 3 times and it is still broken. They know what the issue is ,but say they are not authorized to repair the actual issue. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11389723, filed 2021-01, 41,000 miles“Leaving a chiefs game in kansas city I was waiting in traffic. We slowly moved forward and my brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle I ran into the truck in front of me . There was no damage to his bumper but I got a dent the size of a baseball. Later on the way home I relised that it was still doing in at low rpms so I took it to the dealership amd they said my vacume pump was going out!! At 45000 miles???? The mechanic said it was a very common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11164636, filed 2019-01, 45,800 miles“We are an automobile service center. Our customer dropped their vehicle off on a particularly rainy day. The inside of the glass was covered with thick condensation even though the defroster mode with A/C on was selected. On high speed, there was very little airflow from the vents. Upon lowering the driver's window, the fan speed, noise and flow all increased dramatically. An inspection behind the seats revealed some items but not enough to cover the entire rear of the cab. External inspection found an outlet vent behind the driver's seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970431, filed 2017-04, 43,670 miles“2800 mileage since new because I have problems fueling the tank. I cannot get fuel to pump into the tank correctly. It's been a problem since I purchased the truck. I've taken it to many different gas stations thinking it was a gas pump issue. The pump handle clicks off when trying to fill the tank. It makes no difference how fast you try to fill the tank or how deep the nozzle is inserted into the tube. I had a Chevrolet service person at the local dealership try to fill the tank to verify my issue. He noticed there is a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918028, filed 2016-10, 2,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11013352Jan 23, 2025This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting trailer hitch receiver in the gooseneck hitch ball.
- 11011704Nov 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 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.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11010546Oct 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 29 | 3% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 46 | 4% |
| 2014 | 90 | 6% |
| 2013 | 75 | 25% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 72 | 13% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 7% |
| 2007 | 55 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 27 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 5% |
| 1999 | 53 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
266 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
194 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsSteering
110 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsFuel system
27 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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