2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11759838, filed 2026-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000(Air Bags). The dealer had been notified about the recall and informed that parts were not yet available despite the notification that stated otherwise. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11492320, filed 2022-11Related recalls
- 26V611000Sep 24, 2026General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2016, GMC Sierra 1500 2016–2017, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017 +3 more
- 21V504000Jul 1, 2021General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 1500 2015–2016, Sierra 2500 2015–2016 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 17% |
| 2011 | 40 | 38% |
| 2010 | 6 | 29% |
| 2009 | 24 | 39% |
| 2008 | 106 | 56% |
| 2007 | 87 | 43% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
46 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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