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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.

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 12)

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problem #220

Jan 142023

Silverado 1500

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

I was door dashing then a service alert came on the dash-?? I had pulled over to check what it meant about the trailer brake system. I have never towed or have a trailer to tow around! So continued to drive then my truck cut off then cut on while I was trying to make a turn. Then I pulled over again and luckily a mechanic said it-??s wiring that-??s defected in my truck and I need to get fix! I don-??t have no money to get this fix, is there a way I can get some assistance with this?

- Winston Salem , NC, USA

problem #219

May 182022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I had brakes fixed from recall But they were not properly fixed they gave out on me again barely going 5 miles an hour I hit the back of some one They still are not working properly.

- Daniel Island , SC, USA

problem #218

Nov 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
ABS is activated at low speed. Hard pedal and stopping is almost impossible at speeds less than 5 MPH in forward or reverse drive.

- Nortonville , KY, USA

problem #217

Dec 032022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

At low speeds, the brake pedal requires much more effort but doesn't engage as quickly as normal driving, so the car still rolls forward even though the brake pedal is fully depressed. This is problematic when parking or at stop signs or stop lights. Plus, it is very dangerous.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #216

Nov 082022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When backing out of a parking spot or driving slow breaks almost do not work Will barely stop the the vehicle

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #215

Mar 222022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
1. The brake vacuum failed. 2. Mine and other drivers safety was put at risk because the vehicle was unable to come to a complete stop even when brake pedal was fully engaged. 3. The problem has been since fixed by a mechanic, before we knew of a previous recall on this particular issue. 4. There were no warnings displayed.

- Athens, TX, USA

problem #214

Oct 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Trailer break warning keeps going off. Service trailer break

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #213

Sep 222022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
On 09/22/2022, the power assist for the brakes suddenly and without warning failed during slow forward and reverse maneuvering in a parking lot, resulting in an increase in brake pedal pressure and travel to slow and stop the vehicle. Contact with a proximate vehicle was narrowly avoided. A service brakes message appeared in the central information panel between the tachometer and speedometer. Turning off the ignition and then turning the ignition switch back to start the vehicle extinguished the service brake message, and power assist for the brakes returned to nominal function. This occurrence is a safety of driving concern because of its sudden onset without warning and the need to immediately compensate with the application of significantly increased brake pedal pressure to slow and stop the vehicle. A corresponding increase in braking distance was not measured but was distinctly noticed.

- North Miami, FL, USA

problem #212

Sep 032022

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
At low speeds the brakes become hard and vehicle will not stop requiring increased stopping distance. It appears there is a recall for this, but my VIN does not seem to be included. Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000.

- Vinton, IA, USA

problem #211

May 072021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While back 1,200 pound boat and trailer down a boat ramp, the brake pedal sank to the floor and the vehicle kept rolling. I had to pump it several times to stop it. This has happened every time I go to a boat ramp. Brakes seem to work great other than low speed backing up. I'm scared I might get pulled into the water if I ever tow whatbmy truck is rated for at 11,000 pounds. Please advise.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #210

Aug 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

I had to replace the transmission and pay out of pocket because my transmission went out due to the recalls that was never sent to me and I was never notified until now.

- Darlington, SC, USA

problem #209

Aug 102022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Trailer braking system kept indicating that it needed service. While pulling an RV trailer the brakes would pulsate (especially going downhill). This resulted in several -??uncomfortable-?? and dangerous braking situations. The module has been replaced, but the dealership kept the defective part so it is not available for inspection. The dealership saw the message being displayed and diagnosed the event prior to replacing the part. This component should have been covered under a national recall as it is a safety hazard!

- Harned, KY, USA

problem #208

Jul 272022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Reoccurring trailer brake system alerts. Occurs when trailer is both hooked up and not hooked up.

- Munfordville , KY, USA

problem #207

Jun 232022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service trailer brake warning system activating intermittently without a trailer attached. Dashboard message center displays "service trailer brake system" alarm chime activation sounds. Repair facility diagnostics indicate the wiring harness between the BCM-??s and brake system has a fault / defect issue. I was advised this is common issue with this vehicle and presents a severe safety concern with a braking system and require immediate repair for my safety. The repairs are not covered under a TSB or recall notice from Chevrolet.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #206

May 102022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service trailer brake system and stalilitrak warning continually pops up due to faulty wiring

- Latham, NY, USA

problem #205

May 312022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Trailer service brake/ starilitrak

- Corning , CA, USA

problem #204

Mar 102022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The trailer brake system dings on the dash board constantly, causing the brakes to malfunction and studder which is causing an increased risk of for safety incidents to happen.

- Fort Worth , TX, USA

problem #203

May 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was trying to stop in reverse, no pedal on braking...put in drive it had pedal and a light came on in dash to " service brake assist"

- Ironton, MO, USA

problem #202

Mar 242022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have tooken my 2016 Silverado 5.3 that I bought brand new 4 times to get fixed for a brake recall, it is still not fixed even though in their records it-??s fixed, I have had several near misses but I am always ready with the e brake. The brakes get super hard out of no where and I can-??t brake at all. Recently I hit 2 vehicles because of this recall. I was backing out of my home and when I tried to brake I hit a car parked in the side of the road, if they would-??ve been in the car I would-??ve killed the owner of the vehicle for sure. I put it in drive to get out of her car and the brake didn-??t work again and crashed into the vehicle in front of me again because of the brake recall. I was injured both time and I am paying for these peoples cars and other stuff. I have been talking to several lawyers just haven-??t decided which one I am going to go with. I am scared for my life to drive that truck now and it is sacred to me and my family as my dad died from COVID and it was his truck

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #201

Feb 032022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
"Trailer Brake System" (TBS) warning indicator malfunction. Out of nowhere the TBS warning message and chime started malfunctioning. The malfunction is irregular and often so frequent the vehicle is un-drivable. The rapid warning display and chime is very distracting and presents a very significant distraction resulting in unsafe operation of the vehicle. I have multiple videos of the malfunction, ranging from and occasional chime to a constant chime. Unfortunately they are too large to upload.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

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