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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:
37,621 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 12 of 12)

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problem #20

Oct 152018

Silverado 1500

  • 44,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While pulling into a parking space the brakes lost all power assist and the brake pedal was completely stiff. I had to press the brake pedal extremely hard to prevent hitting the car parked in front of me. I was moving slowly and this condition came without warning. Moments earlier the brakes had performed normally. This vehicle has 44,000 miles.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #19

Oct 252016

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,967 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 85 mph, there was an uncontrollable vibration coming from underneath the vehicle near the transmission. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to slow down or stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally also pulled to the left or the right when the brake pedal was depressed. Furthermore, while driving, the vehicle stalled and shut off on four separate occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to wommack Chevrolet (currently known as North park Chevrolet castroville, located at 1955 us-90, castroville, tx 78009, (830) 931-9200) where it was diagnosed that the brake calipers, brake pads, brake lines, and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact was advised to turn off the ABS and traction control and the vehicle would perform better; however, the contact refused. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was provided case number: 84425679432. The approximate failure mileage was 6,967.

- Castroville, TX, USA

problem #18

Oct 092018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Was driving on city street, applied brakes and became really hard. It was hard to stop. Pedal was really hard. Had to press with both feet.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #17

Oct 022018

Silverado 1500

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes consistently turning rock hard while driving at low speeds in both the forward and reverse position. First occasion 13,000 miles. Dealer denys a problem. However it improved slightly after the service call. Still an ongoing issue and has almost caused me to be in several accidents. At 25kmiles now. Occurs whirle slowly on driving on roads & parking. Very dangerous goin down hills or in bumper to bumper traffic or prepareing to merge or turn onto roads. Bringing back for service this week. Will update what action they do/ don't take.

- Bethlehem, NH, USA

problem #16

Sep 242018

Silverado 1500

  • 32,000 miles
Brake pedal became extremely hard to push. Unable to stop truck that was in motion in a parking lot.

- King, NC, USA

problem #15

Sep 082018

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
The brakes don't hold at times. Has happened while backing up and during regular driving conditions. It has only happened during city streets or during stop and go driving. Feels like my brakes never engage but the pedal is pressed fully.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #14

Sep 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake vacuum pump issues dealers aware of issue & have an updated vacuum pump available. Transmission issues were it down shifts hard at times & has a bad shattering when upshisting at low speeds took it 2 times before warranty expired said was just a software update. Never took care of issue.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 212018

Silverado 1500

  • 40,600 miles
Ts bulletin no.: pit5361B brakes lose vacuum at low speed (eg. Stop/start traffic, fast food drive through lanes). It's as if the engine was turned off while braking. Chevrolet charged $645 to replace vacuum pump.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #12

Jun 302018

Silverado 1500

  • 32,800 miles
Was going down a steep hill in Kentucky in stop and go traffic and without warning the brake pedal got really hard to push and the truck didn't want to stop. Also happened at a low RPM going down the approach of a driveway. I am able to duplicate it. Also at red lights if I pump the brakes they become really hard to push.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #11

Apr 062018

Silverado 1500

  • 48,000 miles
The brakes fail(periodically) at low RPM due to vacuum booster pump failure. Typically happens when moving slowly at idle - rolling down a driveway etc.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #10

May 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was statinonary, and was hit from the rear and pushed into another vehicle on a highway. I have damage to rearend, driver side and front end. After the accident I recieved an email that there was a critical issue with airbags, my airbags did not deploy. Contacted GM about issue was transferred to esis/central claims for GM, they sent out and inspector to pull crash data, I was given copy of crash data, and crash data stated airbags deployed when they did not, it also showed a code B0052-00 which is an airbag deployment code. After weeks of back and forth my claim was denied for product defect on 06/12/18,

- Odenville, AL, USA

problem #9

May 192018

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
I am having brake assist failure at all speeds. It is impossible to stop without applying full force. The ABS 'clicking' can be heard and felt while trying to apply brakes. This system failed going down a mountain pass with a camper behind us and children in the back seat. The 'service brake assist' light was displayed.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #8

Dec 282017

Silverado 1500

  • 43,000 miles
I'm having brake booster failure at slow speeds, the brake petal is super hard to push down and it almost isn't enough to make the truck stop rolling at slow speeds. Truck has right at 43, xxx miles on it and is not under warranty.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #7

Aug 112017

Silverado 1500

  • 18,025 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While operating on an incline, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The failure occurred without warning. Kenny ross Chevrolet Buick GMC (located at 11250 us-30, North huntington, pa) was contacted and updated the software and transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,025.

- Irwin, PA, USA

problem #6

Jul 202017

Silverado 1500

  • 42,000 miles
At 4200 miles the front right disc brake was damaged beyond repair. The mechanic stated that the front left showed normal wear and that it still have more than 50% left on the pad. The right front caliper was not retracting and caused the brake to run compressed for a long time hence causing unrepairable damage to the rotor. The dealer service did not inform me of the defective caliper, only that they needed to replace the rotor and brakes, never mentioned that the left side was normal. Is there a recall for brake calipers on this vehicle??

- La Puente, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 282017

Silverado 1500

  • 23,367 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle lost brake functionality. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to hilltop Chevrolet where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,367.

- Somersworth, NH, USA

problem #4

Mar 162017

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
Upon accelerating after traffic light, power fails, steering locks following grinding clanking sound in steering column. Also occurs same symptoms in attempt to move gear shift to park position. More frequent doing this procedure. Key moves by itself to originally input position in process of locking steering. This defect occurred eight times within five days, requiring towing, and being stranded. Vehicle delivered by tow service to nearest Chevy dealer on first few failures, vehicle returned to original dealer 230 miles away near owners home at cost of owner. Original dealer believes defect is potentially lignition locking system, attempting to verify at this period. This major safety issue of loosing power and systems locking up jeopardize occupants and others lives.again occurrences were at very low speed or in motion of parking.

- Peculiar, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 162016

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
While in motion in city at intersection, stopped for light, proceeded forward but steering locked, brakes, and ignition switch inactive, a grinding clicking noise heard just as began accelerating before safety failure. Truck towed to a dealer, unable to determine cause, released truck, problem occurred again in three days causing vehicle to be towed again. Mechanic unsure, no errors codes, however sounded similar to early recall by GM for ignition switch torque problems, but noise could be per mechanic something in rack and pinion or rotary vene pump. Dealer not committing and suggest to drive. Safety for lives is concern in this matter with lack of electrical, steering, brakes, and ignition control by driver.

- Peculiar, MO, USA

problem #2

Oct 112016

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 8,637 miles
Went to make left turn on wet road an it didn't turn it slide an kept going straight.it just doesn't stop it slides yes vehicle was moving the road was wet made this same turn for the last 30 years in many Chevrolet Silverado trucks an this has never happened different time everyone all traffic stops at once I tried to stop an I slide in to a vehicle so hard it hit the vehicle in front of it before stopping there are 4 of these trucks bought at the same time same truck same tire on all 4 vehicles and there all driving an acting the same way.

- Alvord, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 182016

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My truck came with an optional $770 trailering package including auto locking 3.42 ratio rear end, 5.3 litre V-8. the sales pitch is I can now tow 9800 pounds. They don't tell you that there are no trailer brakes! so how am I supposed to stop when I'm towing 9800 lbs? I contacted GM and they gave me a claim # 8-2253662923 and told me that I would hear from them within 48 hours, 4 days later I called again and was told that a supervisor needed to talk to me, she told me that she would contact the dealer nd someone will get back to me, that was 2 weeks ago. I think that this is an extremely unsafe condition, this will kill people! any help would be greatly appreciated.

- Ishpeming, MI, USA

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