CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Silverado has a few problems reported here & there, but that's to be expected for a popular model. More importantly, it has no significant problem trends -- both with our complaint data & same with complaints made to the NHTSA.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
25 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 1
Average Mileage:
37,265 miles
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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When applying break pressure at slow speeds let's say under 10mph. If breaks are pressed repeatedly all break force is lost and break pedal becomes very hard. Breaks do not become useable until you begin to accelerate. This occurred while in stop and go traffic and while in parking is lots.
2016 Chevy Silverado brakes are inactive at low speeds. Brake pedal becomes very stiff in stop and go traffic. Truck is in the shop now getting repaired. I will send my VIN number when I get my truck back.
The brake gets hard when you push it down, and it wont stop. We were at a pond looking at the wildlife just barely moving when I applied the brakes to stop for a moment, however the truck would not stop. The brake felt like it was all the way down and was very hard but yet, the truck kept rolling. I was in a very busy city and was scared that it might not stop in traffic. I tried pumping the brakes and that made it worse. I checked the brake fluid and it was well within the normal level. The truck seemed to do ok on the highway as we were coming home, as long as you didnt push it down twice...ie, you had to push once and hold it cause it would get hard if you lifted your foot and braked sgain. The problem was mostly in town where there were numerous times you have to stop for traffic, red lights, turning, etc... the vehicle just wouldn't stop. I had several close calls before I could get it home. The Chevrolet dealer said it was the brake vacuum booster? (might not have said that as he did) and it needed to be replaced before I got into an accident. This seems like faulty manufacturing or just a bad product that GM should have recalled so consumers could get it fixed before any accidents occurred. I'm thankful we weren't injured or anyone else, but this may not be the case for someone else. This needs to be addressed immediately by GM and they need to make it right. I will be going to the dealer to get my vehicle repaired, but it's unfair that I have to pay for something that GM should have made right already.
While in stop and go traffic, the brake pedal response becomes increasingly difficult to depress allowing the vehicle to move. Both feet required to keep it from moving. Could have made a slow speed rear end collision. Chevrolet dealership repairs are a new vacuum pump. The truck has 60,000 miles.
When I was parking my truck the brake was hard to push. Pulling forward hitting the brake took allot of effort. Backing into to parking spot and hitting brake took allot of effort. This is the fourth time this has happened. I almost ran into a pole in the parking lot as I pulled forward. This has only happened at a low speed in the situation of me parking.
- Franklinville, NC, USA
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The brakes are not working properly. Randomly the pedal stiffens a D wont let me brake properly. It happens in reverse and in drive. When pressing on the pedal it will sort of lock up and keep going a few feet before coming to a stop L. this is ridiculous, I'm in the military I have a newborn child I do not need to be hurt at home while driving around. There needs to be a recall to ge this fixed.
From the day of purchase the brakes never seemed to be adequate. You would have to push harder on the brakes than normal to make the truck stop. During routine service the dealership reported the brakes, drivers side rear were almost metal to metal and the rear passenger side was slightly better. The front brakes were 2/3 worn and all of the pads needed to be replaced. This truck is leased and has only 32000 miles on it therefore shouldn't need to be replacing brakes at such a low mileage. Per the dealership it is our responsibility to pay for the repairs as brakes fall under the normal wear and tear of a vehicle. Again, we feel that with only 32000 miles brakes shouldn't have to be replaced and should be the responsibility of GM to rectify this problem. This is the 4th new GM truck that I've owned or leased and have never had any issues before with brakes.
Power brake failure. Lost brakes pulling into parking space. Parking space barrier stopped the truck. Brakes began to work again after letting truck sit and restart engine. Very dangerous! took vehicle to dealer and they found the vacuum pump failed internally. Dealer would not cover repairs for faulty vacuum pump despite safety issue. Total cost was $724+tax. Only 43,000 miles on truck. GM knows about the problem and will not address. Service bulletin pit5361B.
My brakes do not properly function in wet weather conditions. The brake petal becomes extremely stiff, as if there is air in the brake lines. This also results in a significant loss of stopping power. While jamming the brake pedal as hard as I can, the pads never make significant contact with the rotor. I have already damaged my bumper because of this. I was attempting to park during heavy rains. While pressing my break petal, I noticed the immediate loss of stopping power. I could not stop in time, colliding with the parking barrier pole. The loss of stopping power happens routinely during rain.
On three occasions my 2016 Chevy Silverado ltz Z71 brakes failed to work. The first time I rolled half way into a intersection before I came to a stop. The second time was at an singnal controlled intersection. After both of these incidents the brakes started working perfect and I was not sure if there was a problem or not. The other day this happened agsin but this time I was in a parking lot. I was able to test the brakes and as I went back and forth I had trouble coming to a stop as I pressed the brake pedal as hard as I could. I brought the truck to Chevy service and was told the brake vacuum pump or something like that was failing. They stated I was just out of warranty and I'm responsible for the cost. I don't feel like I should I do be responsible for a part that they said is not supposed to fail. This is also concerning if there are other Chevy truck out on the road that randomly will not be able to stop.
The first set of brake pads were GM replacement, they did not stop the truck as well as the original. So I replaced the pads with raybestos brake pads, still not satisfied with the stopping distance. Again I went with Napa ceramic pads they caused the breaks to squeal when the brakes were applied. Now my mechanic has replaced them with O relly name pads and the stopping distance is still increasing. The other problem was around 58,000 miles my truck began shifting hard and jerking. When I took it to deacon jones Chevrolet in smithfield nc, they replaced the torque converter at no charge. Now at 63,000 miles its doing the same thing. GM states even if they replaced the part the warranty only covers to 60,000. Miles. When asked about the part warranty same response 60,000 miles. Checking with several mechanics in the area and on line both incidences seems to be a reoccurring problem for people who own trucks of this period. Please check into this.
Dec 1st 2018, I'm in a parking lot pulling into a parking space head first, when I needed to straighten my truck out, I put it in reverse to pullout and straighten it out, when I hit my brake pedal suddenly the pedal has a lot of pressure and makes it difficult to come to a stop. Then pull forward again to park and yet the pedal becomes rock hard making even more difficult to stop the truck moving forward, a couple feet. Then finally stopping before hitting the car in front of me. I now call the dealership to take it in and see what's going on because now this puts myself, my family, and everyone around me in danger if I'm not able to stop my truck.
The brakes became very difficult to press while trying to stop from a slow speed. This happened several times while either in stop and go traffic or going through a drive through. I had to press extremely hard on the pedal in order to prevent from hitting the vehicle in front of me. This issue did not seem to occur at higher speeds.
While driving at slow speed (15 mph and less) in shopping center parking lot stop and go situation the brakes would not stop the vehicle. Brakes seemed to be grabbing and petal became excessively hard. Dealership replaced vacuum pump & sensor, labor and parts $605.41. Mileage 56827
I believe Chevrolet 1500 series trucks are not manufactured with brakes that stop the vehicle soon enough. I have a problem when I have driven my truck for a while, long enough that the brake system gets pretty warm, or down hills, ,( not steep hills). The brakes do not not brake very well, along with making a grinding - rumbling noise from the front of the vehicle. It also feels like like the brakes are metal on metal. I have asked the dealership to check into it, and the say, nothing wrong, brakes have lots of brake pad left. When I ask them if they have heard of any issues regarding brake fade, and noise, they say no. Last year GM came up with a front brake upgrade kit in their parts department, which is a 6 piston calliper and upgraded pads for the truck, but it costs $4000. On the 2019, they have added this upgrade kit as an option when you build and price a new truck. That tells me that that they know there is an issue with their trucks, but they won't admit it.
If you continue to apply brakes the pedal becomes rock hard. Vehicle will continue move forward or backward no matter what pressure you apply to pedal. The vehicle will move several feet before coming to a stop. This occurred to me while at a city crosswalk. Huge safety concern with vehicle not stopping.
The 8th of November 2018 while traveling through austin, tx - in heavy traffic; I nearly rear-ended another vehicle - the brakes got real hard, but the vehicle kept rolling. The brakes acted like the engine was shut off. I tried them again after resumed speed- and I tested them - on the third pump - they were rock-hard again. A vehicle shop in san antonio was able to consistently replicate the problem. It was a bad vacuum-pump-assist. It cost me $455, it could have been worse, the mechanic told me that oil from the engine could have damaged the vacuum booster and/or the master cylinder. He told me Chevy knows about it - #pit5361B - but I never knew about it - I almost rear-ended another vehicle. Vehicle had 48,500 miles when it occurred.
I own a 2016 Silverado with a faulty brake vacuum pump. The issue was rectified by a GM dealer, and service records are attached. I am filing a compliant to ensure NHTSA is aware of a dangerous defect in this truck. The issue became apparent over the course of weeks. Initial problems included an audible clicking noise once the brake was depressed. As the problem progressed the vehicle would not be able to brake when trying to brake on inclines as flat as 2 degrees. In fact, brakes would fail and ABS would kick in when backing out of my driveway. Youtube video summarizes issue https://M.youtube.com/watch?V=0krkyevbcu0
I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 that having trouble with my breaks and powertrain. I try to stop the other day and the pedal got stiff and wasnt able to come to a complete almost hitting a pedestrian. Its been going on for awhile too. And my powertrain when I in the street or highway going 60mph it tends to shoot the rpms N go down and like the transmission want to shift down on its own.
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- Moore, OK, USA