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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:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,626 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 steering problems

steering problem

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 5)

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problem #13

Mar 162017

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles

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

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 #12

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 #11

Aug 302016

Silverado 1500

  • 5,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the left or right while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the steering also felt abnormal. The dealer confirmed that there was a malfunction with the steering, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500. The VIN was not provided.

- Salmon, ID, USA

problem #10

Jan 142016

Silverado 1500

  • 6,080 miles

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

Sudden loss of steering including front end shake and braking problem.vehicle only has 6000 miles and both country club motors and Chevrolet Corp.have denied and fault of there's.I am a auto tech of 26 years and ase certified in steering and suspension believe that defective front suspension parts are very much to blame but I am getting the run around from all ends.I believe this issue is a cover up and really needs attention

- Andes, NY, USA

problem #9

Sep 152016

Silverado 1500

  • 3,500 miles
I have a 2016 Silverado Z71 4X4 has a lift kit lift kit was installed at 5200 miles truck now has 6000miles steering wheel when turning left or right at full turns U can feel the steering wheel pop and clunk this problem has been present since 3500 miles one time I full turned into a parking lot and heard a loud noise and felt it on the steering wheel never payed attention and since then I felt the clunk pop when turning at low speed didn't pay attention and now with the lift on I can feel it pop more and it's getting annoying my friend also with a 2015 Silverado 4X4 has the same problem with 10K miles when turning 90degress he gets the clunk and feels it skips a gear from the gears inside the rack pinion now I'm scared that or worried that something might. Happen to my steering and god forbid I might loss control of the truck

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 092017

Silverado 1500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
Steering stiff in cold and never gets better after vehicle warms up. Anytime below 5 degrees F. I have had it in and they have replaced the whole electronic steering system with no help to the issue. I have read other forums where others are having the same issue. At slow speeds requires two hands to turn vehicle. Very dangerous if in a panic situation. Dealer said there is nothing else they can do. I live in mn and have had other GM pickups (1999,2010,2013) with no such issues in the cold weather.

- Detroit Lakes, MN, USA

problem #7

Sep 272016

Silverado 1500

  • 6,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. The contact lost control of the steering. In addition, the contact noticed that the left and right upper control arms fractured and made an abnormal noise when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #6

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 #5

Jun 062016

Silverado 1500

  • 200 miles
Electric steering failed at highway speeds multiple times during a long trip, when new. The steering, when out, was very hard to steer but did not lock up or cause any sudden truck movements. The dealership had to replace the electric steering on the new truck. No more issues afterwards.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #4

Aug 142016

Silverado 1500

  • 23,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado hd. While driving 35 mph, the steering failed and the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering as the steering wheel veered in the opposite direction. The contact was able T O pull the vehicle over as it stalled while still in drive. The contact was able to restart the vehicle the first time after one minute and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the steering cable was loose and sparking the computer system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,500.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 122016

Silverado 1500

  • 3,200 miles

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

I was leaving my home made a right hand turn as I was coming up to the 35 mph speed limit there was a beep and the vehicle was hard to turn. A message was displayed on the information display advising to get power steering serviced.I drove it to the dealership which was two miles away. Was advised that the electric steering pump went bad. The vehicle has approximately 3,200 miles and I have been driving it since April 29, 2016. Chevrolet notified. Vehicle is at stevenson Chevrolet, swansboro, nc 28584. If this happened on a highway I probably would not be writing this.

- Hubert, NC, USA

problem #2

May 212016

Silverado 1500

  • miles
This is the second time I take my vehicle into the dealer it's a 2016 Silverado 1500 it has a vibration that comes from the floorboard on the driver side through the driver's seat starts about 60 65 miles and it up to about 70 72 73 somewhearound that area nutra balance is now the second time around they tried road force balancing worked for about 30 miles vibration back.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 202016

Silverado 1500

  • 312 miles
I purchased a 2016 Silverado 1500 4WD ltz crew on February 08, 2016. On February 20, 2016 with just 312 new miles driven on the new vehicle, the electric power steering stopped working while driving 60 miles per hour going West on the southern state parkway middle lane in nassau county New York. With no power steering on a six thousand pound truck, I had to struggle with turning the steering wheel away from other vehicle on the parkway and exit the parkway without causing an accident. I immediately call for road side serviced and the truck was towed and return to the dealer for service. During the investigation, the Chevrolet service department located in valley stream, NY stated on February 24, 2016 that the entire electric rack opinion for the power steering was defected when it was installed during the assembly by the manufacture. The 2016 Silverado 1500 truck was purchased new on 2/08/2016, and I have concerns that other mechanical parts in the vehicle may be defected and the vehicle may be unsafe to drive.

- Elmont, NY, USA

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