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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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,261 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 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #157

Dec 312024

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Transmission failure

- Springfield , MO, USA

problem #156

Jan 142025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission slips and stutters, till it completely stops. I have now had to replace my transmission twice.

- Okeechobee, FL, USA

problem #155

Dec 302024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Common issue with these trucks shudders while driving on highway Current lawsuit for same problem

- Canynon Country , CA, USA

problem #154

Dec 032024

Silverado 1500

  • 75,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormally loud grinding sound and was jerking significantly. The contact stated that the failure occurred while depressing the accelerator pedal, immediately after shifting into gear. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and surged upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #153

Nov 192020

Silverado 1500

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating abnormally. Additionally, the rear wheels locked up and there was a burning rubber odor coming from the tires. The contact also stated that the transmission, traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission solenoid was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not available.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

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problem #152

Nov 082024

Silverado 1500

  • 37,931 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that transmission fluid was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,931.

- Eaton Rapids, MI, USA

problem #151

Jun 102024

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Transmission has the shudder caused by a faulty torque converter currently under a lawsuit for same problem

- Canynon Country , CA, USA

problem #150

Oct 152024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
P0711 and P0700 code indicates a -??transmission 8L90 temperature switch failure-?? requiring a transmission wiring harness replacement on my vehicle equipped with an 8 cylinder, 5.3L gas engine. Reference N192291660 special coverage transmission wiring harness, which only applies to vehicles equipped with 8 cylinder, 6.2L gas engine. Based on my research, this is a common problem on vehicles equipped with 8 cylinder, 5.3L gas engines and the TSB should be modified to include them as well. Respectfully-??GM needs to acknowledge this problem and be held responsible for repairs on transmission 8L90 temperature switch failures for 8 cylinder, 5.3L gas engine.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #149

Sep 182024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Automatic transmission slips gear. When idling on hwy vehicle automatic transmission doesn't go into drive. Stalled on hwy at traffic light.

- Waianae, HI, USA

problem #148

Sep 012023

Silverado 1500

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while shifting from reverse to drive, there were four hard bumps. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the computer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Canyon Lake, TX, USA

problem #147

Jun 072024

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

See attached document for complaint

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #146

Jun 012024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Shudder torque converter problems

- Canynon Country , CA, USA

problem #145

May 012022

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at slow speeds, the transmission shifted hard and jerked from the rear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission value body and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Princeton, NC, USA

problem #144

Jun 182024

Silverado 1500

  • 169,900 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made a knocking sound and hesitated while attempting to change gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,900.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #143

Apr 222024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving down the road my engine started revving and would not move and while driving on a highway 2 days ago the transmission starting studdering.

- Lebanon, MO, USA

problem #142

Apr 202024

Silverado 1500

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated, after which the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #141

Jul 062023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Torque converter got stuck off

- Cecilton , MD, USA

problem #140

Jan 142024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At 89,000 miles my transmission started to make a clunking noise took it in to a shop and transmission needed to be replace

- Waterford , MI, USA

problem #139

Apr 202023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My 2016 Chevy Silverado hit 100,000 and the transmission started to get clunky and finally went out a couple of days later. When the transmission went out we were stranded, had to call toe service. We had it toed to the closest service center and they said "this isn't the first one of these that they have seen, the transmissions should last way longer than 100k". Had them put a new transmission in the truck and that was about 8k that I wasn't ready to spend. There were not warning lights or anything on the dash stating there was anything wrong. I can't even tell you how disappointed I am, and I have owned chevy trucks my whole life.

- Lake Elmo, MN, USA

problem #138

Dec 192023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Powertrain failed and vehicle would no longer move. Engine would rev up, but truck would not move in any direction, almost like the transmission had gone into neutral. Powered the vehicle off, then back on, and it violently jerked, but was enough for me to get to the shoulder. Afterwards, got the vehicle checked out with a scanner, there were no check engine codes coming up, nor were there any lights on the dash. When they checked the transmission oil, there was a lot of metal flakes, which will require a transmission change. Eletric seats also do not allow any movement, making it very difficult when others try to drive the truck.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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