AI Damage2016 Sterling L-Line: common problems
The maker issued 14 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 14
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Rocker Switch Quick Reference
- 16TL5 DD Platform Aftertreatment Soot Sensor Socket DSN0ATZ16001
- 16TL4 DOC Face Cleaning Tool P N W470589239100
- 16TL3 Pocket iQ?
ABS Product Family Kit is Available at PDC
- 16_TL-2 DD Platform Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Socket W470589060900
- 16TS9 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
- 16TS8 DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change
- 16TS5 Release of the DD Platform Bearing Failure Guide
- 0307-16 SPN 723 (MCM) March
- 0301-16 SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA07) and SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA10 GHG14)
- Contaminated Fluids
- Hydrocarbon Doser Coolant Lines
NHTSA lists 14 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 Sterling L-Line?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 14 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Sterling L-Line?
NHTSA lists 14 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 Sterling L-Line 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
Read also
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.