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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:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,686 miles

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #53

Nov 182022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Recall Airbag/electrical and cylinder won-??t change to next gear m, know several people with the same truck and same issue.

- Parlier Ca, CA, USA

problem #52

Oct 212023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck has had its major service to replace all fluids at 70,000 miles. One of the services was a notable vibration and shaking through the steering wheel and on the brakes. Higher the speed the more the vibration. When brakes are applied the vibration gets worse. The vehicles brakes and rotors were checked and good. The mechanic said that the brake pump was slightly loose and it was tightened. It did slightly ease the vibration, but less that a few days later it is back to the same vibrating. The brake power feels weak and when I need to brake I feel like the vehicle is not stopping. I have owner a 2014 Silverado before this and did not have this issue. I took it back to the dealer and they did an alignment which did not help.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #51

Oct 182023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I brought my truck into the dealership for a routine oil change. They notified me that my radiator is leaking and needs to be replaced. They stated that there is a small leak in the lower right corner of the radiator. I did not notice and fluids leaking from the radiator prior or did not smell any coolant from the engine. The leak did not trigger any warning lights inside of the vehicle. I did notice on a few occasions that the coolant levels looked low and added more to the system. My truck only has 60k miles on it. After researching this issue I've learned that this is a fairly common problem for 2014-2018 Silverados and that Chevy will only fix the 2014's.

- Hermosa Beach, CA, USA

problem #50

May 052023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

AFM/DOD leafters collapse

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #49

Apr 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My truck has a shudder/ shake while accelerating as well as rough shifts here and there. If certain speeds are maintained, the shudder is constant. This causes uneven speeds, noises, and distractions. I fear one day the transmission will fully give out while driving and I will crash. My vehicle is available for inspection. The problem is easily reproduced as it happens every time I drive. As well, the truck was recently at an independent service center and the problem was confirmed by an associate. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer as they told me it would cost me $180 just for a diagnostic which they will need my car for two days. There are no current dash lights on. This is a known issue and Chevrolet should be held accountable.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #48

Apr 112023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck has been having problems since a month after we got it took it to the dealers they always said nothing wrong with time it has gotten worse it feels like someone is pushing it and then stops for a bit and it makes a loud sound feels like tramsmittion

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #47

Mar 202023

Silverado 1500

  • 53,000 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 that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started driving rough. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine lifters had failed, and an engine cylinder rod had been damaged. The engine rod and lifters were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

- Leesburg, FL, USA

problem #46

Jan 232023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission failure at 141,000 miles while driving on highway.

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #45

Feb 182023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I developed a oil leak in my oil cooling lines. I don't know why there is a recall for the 2019 Silverado and not my 2016 for the same problem. I reference GM Customer Satisfaction Program number: N212326940.

- Westchester, IL, USA

problem #44

Mar 132023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The lifters on one side of my engine failed. This is due to the AFM(Active fuel management) system that GM had in its vehicles from 2016-2021. My truck is a V8 motor and the AFM system drops the motor to 4 cylinders during periods that the vehicle is in stop or coasting. Overtime the lifters in the engine wear out causing the engine to fail. I barely made it to the dealer to fix the issue as I lost full power in the engine nearly causing me to have an accident. The only notification I got was check engine light started blinking mid-stream on my way to work. The cost to repair lifters is extremely high and that is the reason why GM hasn't issued a recall yet. There are thousands of cases of failed lifters in my research online. GM knew this was a problem as they have quit using the AFM feature in all of their vehicles. My servicer at my dealership even told me that they have seen this problem on multiple occasions.

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #43

Dec 172022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Only way I found out that fuel pump wasn-??t working was due to transmission problems with sensor and having to get the whole harness replace as well as the Moyer I had to get the motor replaced as well engine light kept coming out and truck felt lost of power and would waste gas a lot, safety wise I was afraid it-??d break down in the middle of road with my family trucks been having problems since I-??ve got it with motor and transmission and fuel pump problems, yes problems have been confirmed with dealers but dealers just say they fixed it but continued to have problems so I took it to certified shop and having them fix the fuel pump and transmission problem, as of I know the truck has been inspected by warranty company, yes they-??re were warnings like engine lights ABS lights.

- Tahlequah, OK, USA

problem #42

Dec 052022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I parked my truck in the garage and shut it off, after a minute or two the starter engaged by itself, cranking the engine over, luckily I wasn't to far from and heard it. I tried by putting the key in the ignition, nothing, pulled the starter relay, still kept cranking, by the time I got some tools to disconnect the battery smoke was rolling out by the starter, disconnecting the battery did stop the starter. Had it hauled to my nearest chevy dealer. Had to have the starter, engine wiring harness and engine fuse block replaced. It fine now, but why" What would have happened if this happened in the middle of the night" This is an attached to house garage, there could have been a fire with who knows what consequences or outcome!

- Mapleton, MN, USA

problem #41

Oct 102022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In my 5.3 the lifters failed and ruined the cam also. Loud knocking so was unable to use vehicle until repairs were completed. There were no warning lights and I have documentation of fixed repairs along with picture of defective parts

- Dorr, MI, USA

problem #40

Sep 192022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radiator leaks because of excessive cycling of thermostat. See also Bulletin number PI1513F

- South Haven, MN, USA

problem #39

Aug 292022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving truck suddenly shuts down. This will often happen while turning or after applying the brakes. This has happened in parking lots as well as while traveling at 50 miles an hour. Usually shuts down for a few seconds and then starts back. Sometimes it shuts off completely and I have to place it in park and restart. The last time was while in traffic.

- Arab, AL, USA

problem #38

Aug 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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 #37

Aug 222022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
So on a cold start, my pickup was running extremely ruff. I shut it off and restarted it. Mind you the engine light is on now it seems to run better. So I go to work and encounter the same problem at the end of the day. I have it hooked up to the diagnostics machine and get P050D code as well as one more code (don't remember that one). This is a malfunction with the fuel injectors and the fuel supply. To much or to little can happen when ever. My mechanic tells me GM has a special service bulletins on this very problem. (N182198000). This is only for 13 states and certain VIN#s. So I call the dealership and they tell me that some 350,000 vehicles have been recalled. They gave them 10 years or 150,000 miles. Now everyone else that encounters the same safety issues to bad sorry for your luck, not their problem is what I was told. This is for 2016 and 2017 5.3 and 6.2 engines. To top if off when I talked with the GM representative for my area she advised me to report it here. Not to concerned about the product that they sold. Mind you not previous recalls where for seatbelts but only the front seats"?" I still believe they should of replaced the rear seatbelts. They don't retract as they should and I'm struggling to find my ones

- Cozad, NE, USA

problem #36

Sep 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
There are two problems occuring that seem to be common with this vehicle. First the lifters in the engine have gone bad. Second, there is severe jerking and delays with the transmission going into gear.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #35

Jan 112022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radiator leaking coolant from the driver side. Vehicle has only 80,000 miles. A/C condenser also leaking driver side crack in condenser. Known issue by Chevy and no recalls have been made.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #34

Sep 012021

Silverado 1500

  • 84,204 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, it was discovered that anti-freeze had leaked from the radiator. The radiator and thermostat were replaced, and the failure was remedied. The contact indicated that prior to the repair the thermostat would occasionally over cycle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 84,204.

- Mound, MN, USA

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