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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

13 Recalls & Safety Reports

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Recall List for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Official recalls have been issued for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Chevrolet service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Chevrolet customer service.

  1. RECALL: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 01, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    410,019

  2. RECALL: Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate

    A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 08, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    2,568

  4. RECALL: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach

    If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 25, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    9,279

  5. RECALL: Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking

    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 24, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    652,967

  6. RECALL: Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist

    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 06, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    3,456,719

  7. RECALL: Brake Pedal May Come Loose

    If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 30, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    42,280

  8. RECALL: Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate

    If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 03, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    23,004

  9. RECALL: Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 10, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    40,683

  10. RECALL: Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 08, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    3,640,162

  11. RECALL: Upper Control Arms May Have Insufficient Welds

    Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 28, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    3,738

  12. RECALL: Intermittent Failure Of Audio Warning System

    An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 11, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    139

  13. RECALL: Brake Pedal May Come Loose

    If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    430,771

  14. RECALL: Air Bag Computer Housing May Fracture

    If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 10, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    90

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