2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving on a city street I smelled something burning I heard a sizzling sound and looked in the back and smoke was rolling from behind my passenger back seat. I realized it was coming from the wire connection for rear defroster. The smoke stopped after about 10 seconds so I continued down the road and after about 30 seconds a load boom occurred and the passenger rear section of my electric sliding window with defrost exploded. I took it to the dealer and they said it wasn't covered by warranty or recall. This is being recalled in canada on the same trucks but not u.s. Trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #11309754, filed 2020-02, 104,000 miles“Vehicle shakes or vibrates at most speeds. The vibration is worst at 25-45 and 65mph+. It causes driver fatigue and nausea. Tires have been road forced balanced by dealer and drive shaft replaced in attempts to fix problem. No solution has been found by dealer. Dealer acknowledges the vibrations and says the vibration is normal operation for this vehicle leading me to believe that a recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10985745, filed 2017-05, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the passenger’s side door opened unintendedly. The vehicle was modified for accessibility and the contact stated that the platform with her son was out of the vehicle. The contact believed that the failure was due to the conversion of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11564501, filed 2024-01, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 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.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 19% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% |
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 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 29, 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