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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, newest first.

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12 recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recent was on Sept. 24, 2026. Owners also sent NHTSA 796 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (5), seat belts (4), service brakes, hydraulic (4), electronic stability control (esc) (1), service brakes (1), suspension (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Chevrolet or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

796 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 42 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 15 injuries.

  • Service Brakes256recall on record
  • Power Train193
  • Electrical System119
  • Steering110
  • Unknown Or Other81
  • Engine72

"While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion/acceleration due to internal failure of the 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission. The failure occurred without prior warning, creating an…

Oct. 3, 2026 · Power Train

The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash, and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle drove over an…

Sept. 18, 2026 · Air Bags
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

Recent recalls

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More 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

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