2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 12% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.
“Bad paint, extremely soft, chips easily. Rear of fenders and tailgate showed chips after 1500 miles, now front of rear fenders are chipped as well as numerous places on sides and front of vehicle. Dealer told me it was due to dust storm. My 2003 silverado has paint that looks newer than my 2016 and is parked in the same location.”
NHTSA complaint #11014621, filed 2017-08, 1,500 miles“Drivers door latch screws have loosened- 1 of 3 screws missing. If the other 2 break or fall out, the drivers door could open unexpectedly. The truck has less than 52,000miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11300632, filed 2020-01, 52,000 miles“There is no grille billet covering the radiator in the front of the vehicle and debris fills the coils on the radiator causing the transmission to run hot”
NHTSA complaint #10908108, filed 2016-09, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving approximately 70 MPH hauling a goose neck flatbed duel tandem trailer, the power bus bar shorted. In addition, there was a failure with a loose wire associated with the starter. The radio would not turn off and the contact was locked in the vehicle. The contact was able to exit the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer tightened the wires and replaced all of the bus bars. The next morning, within less than 20 miles, the bus bars failed again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10909332, filed 2016-09, 4,000 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.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 15% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 6 | 12% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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