2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,041
- 454 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 255 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 62 reported crashes · 24 injuries · 1 death · 12 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- SERVICE BRAKES 255
- POWER TRAIN 187
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 116
- STEERING 106
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 79
11 recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 21V504000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other c
- NHTSA 21V245000 · 2021 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 20V736000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the veh
- NHTSA 19V645000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to sto
- NHTSA 19V761000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 1,041 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (255 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (255), power train (187), electrical system (116), steering (106). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.