2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Brake failure on june 21 2017, caused accident same accident on november 17 2017 and again on september 1 2019. I have had the truck in shop to be fixed numerous times... Abs sensor in front right wheel was supposedly bad. It did not fix problem bc 3 rd accident happened weeks after. 9/11/19 GM released recall for break failure due to the vacuum booster. My issue is exactly what GM had just announced. Chevy dealer and GM corporate both said there was nothing wrong with brakes but they still give out slowing down intermittently. Why isnt my VIN associated with the most recent recall? …”
NHTSA complaint #11266597, filed 2019-10, 52,000 miles“Had new Western Wideout snowplow (recommended by western) installed by Western dealership on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd with snow plow prep package. Vehicle's Instrument cluster, HVAS, Radio and other electrical systems cut out while operating snowplow. GM is well aware of this issue which has been discussed and documented per GM Service Bulletin No.: PIT5387C (Feb 2016)- PIT5387P (10/17/2024), as well as GM Upfitter Integration UI Bulletin #124k (11/7/2019). …”
NHTSA complaint #11706936, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 10253527Apr 10, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 10252774Mar 26, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10252126Mar 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 10251888Mar 11, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251889Mar 10, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
- 10251635Mar 4, 2024This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials…
- 10250006Jan 31, 2024This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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