2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 6% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles.
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.
“My vehicle vibrates and shakes at varying speed but mostly between 60 and 75mph. I have been to dealership three times for diagnosis and tires replaced twice. The dealership tested the vehicle with sensors and can not isolate the vibration. I have only had vehicle a few months and question the safety of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11011931, filed 2017-08, 14,000 miles“Lock system failure- child's finger caught in door. Vehicle was parked in my garage. We were preparing to go to school. Both front doors were open, my daughter was placing her backpack in front floorboard for school. While doing so, I reached in and started the truck. The locks automatically engaged. She pushed the frt passenger door to, but caught the fisrt joint of her thumb in the door jamb. The door remained in the half latched position. Even after unlocking the vehicle from the inside, we were not able to get the lock to physically disengage and allow the door to open to free her finger. …”
NHTSA complaint #11033981, filed 2017-10, 13,000 miles“Loose steering 4 inches each way from center while driving. Problem with steering box adjusting screw backing out before and after locktite being applied. Problem has reoccur several times with less than 30,000 miles on stock truck”
NHTSA complaint #11413433, filed 2021-04, 28,717 miles“I have auto door locks, but no manual unlocks. If there is a power loss or front end accident and battery is damaged you cannot unlock doors from inside vehicle to get out. Seems like a hazard as the door buttons are also down inside there hole and you cannot pull them either.”
NHTSA complaint #11040701, filed 2017-10, 15,000 miles“Security Gateway Module has failed 5 times. When it fails there is no backup camera and nothing in the radio console works. Dealer replaces after several weeks and it breaks again”
NHTSA complaint #11618928, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 8 | 26% |
| 2024 | 24 | 17% |
| 2023 | 8 | 17% |
| 2022 | 21 | 22% |
| 2021 | 7 | 8% |
| 2020 | 10 | 9% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 12% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 13 | 25% |
| 2012 | 8 | 15% |
| 2011 | 13 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 18% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
46 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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