AI Damage2016 Chevrolet Silverado: common problems
The maker issued 63 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 63
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 5.3 L · hybrid · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
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- This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with front seat Regular…
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with front seat Regular Production Option Codes A52, AZ3, or B3F may comment about low treble, or excessive bass from the front door…
- This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on vehicles with…
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on vehicles with navigation radio Regular Production Option Code IO6 or UY4 that defaults to West Virginia instead of Virginia on a…
- This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when the radio display is continuously…
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when the radio display is continuously flashing on and off every five seconds the Human Machine Interface will need to be replaced.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements…
This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
- This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats
- This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold…
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside…
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating…
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the…
- The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as…
The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern…
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
- This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S
only) for service operations.
NHTSA lists 63 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 63 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA lists 63 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.