2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 20%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 20% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“Bought truck new. Bought a brand new fifth wheel trailer to tow. Sometimes while towing the trailer, the truck will shudder while driving at highway speed. This has happened maybe 3 or 4 times in the 2 years that I have had the truck and trailer. It shudders bad enough that it has nearly caused an accident. When it does this, the stabilitrak, traction control and all my gauges come on. The speedometer and tach reset. All this while driving. Brought to the dealership and all they do is point the finger at the trailer manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121154, filed 2018-08, 1,000 miles“Driving vehicle ABS and skid warning lights appears, brake system warning appears always lit while in towing mode. None stop beeping. No reason why this is happening. Had vehicle checked by multiple Chevrolet dealerships and they have changed sensors, towing plug twice, electrical rewiring. Began towing 1 hour after repairs and the same problems began all over again. No changes have been noticed $2700.00 later”
NHTSA complaint #11039430, filed 2017-10, 75,000 miles“Brakes are not efficient. They need enormous amount of pressure to stop. Or brake pedals must be applied(pumped) several times to stop better with less pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #11388168, filed 2021-01, 16,000 miles“Driving my truck, without a trailer, the Service Trailer Brakes Soon fault came on my truck. This is a known problem that GM is aware of with their ITBC system for YEARS & have done selective recalls for. This a hazard to the motoring public. There is no warning when this fault happens while pulling a trailer & when it does pop up, you lose all trailer brakes. I had the same problem with my 2010 Silverado, after numerous visits to the dealership & thousands of dollars & filed complaints with GM & NHTSA, nothing was done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11436323, filed 2021-10“Serpentine belt broke . I have it available. Recommended service is 150k miles or 10 years . It broke at 55k and 5 years. Lost brake and steering assist. Almost impossible to stop or turn vehicle. It is a diesel and uses hydraulic assist. Dealer replaced belt could not determine cause of problem. Has not been inspected. No warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11423931, filed 2021-07Related recalls
- 18V578000Aug 30, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
- 16V069000Feb 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 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.
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 25% |
| 2024 | 12 | 24% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 7 | 17% |
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 20% |
| 2015 | 10 | 19% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 17 | 33% |
| 2005 | 17 | 37% |
| 2004 | 21 | 51% |
| 2003 | 24 | 57% |
| 2002 | 23 | 46% |
| 2001 | 37 | 51% |
| 2000 | 38 | 48% |
| 1999 | 22 | 47% |
| 1998 | 24 | 36% |
| 1997 | 26 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology