2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 798 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 19 Silverado 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 43 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 17 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorSep 24, 2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.
Campaign 26V611000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorJul 1, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
Campaign 21V504000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontApr 8, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Campaign 21V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorNov 25, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
Campaign 20V736000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringOct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumSep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesAug 30, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Campaign 18V578000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontMay 3, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
Campaign 18V291000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control armDo not drive until repairedApr 28, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
Campaign 16V256000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesFeb 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
Campaign 16V069000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
798 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Sep 15, 2018
GM WIRELESS CHARGING IN MY 2016 SILVERADO ISN'T COMPARABLE WITH ANY MODERN DEVICES. IT ONLY WORKS WITH THEIR RECOMMENDED DEVICES WHICH WASN'T STATED WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
Seats, Sep 15, 2018
HEADRESTS ARE DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT YOUR HEAD IS CONSTANTLY PUSHED FORWARD. THIS LIMITS THE DRIVER BEING ABLE TO LOOK UP. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING TO HAVE TO KEEP THE SEAT BELT LOOSE IN ORDER TO LEAN FORWARD TO GET YOUR HEAD AWAY FROM THE HEADREST AND LOOK UP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT OR READ SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE REMEDY SUGGESTED BY THE DEALERSHIP IS TO TURN THE HEADREST AROUND BACKWARD, WHICH LEAVES NO SUPPORT FOR YOUR HEAD IN CASE OF A REAR END COLLISION. MOST OWNERS I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE SIMPLY REMOVED THE HEADREST TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. OTHERS HAVE RECLINED THE SEATS BACK, WHICH MAKES THE DRIVER VULNERABLE IN A FRONT END COLLISION OF SLIDING OUT UNDERNEATH THE SEAT BELT UNDER THE DASH. ACCORDING TO A GENERAL MOTORS REPRESENTATIVE THIS COMPLAINT HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE 2010 YEAR MODEL VEHICLES.
Suspension, Sep 12, 2018
WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOP MY TRUCK IS MAKING A CLUNKING SCRATCH NOISE. ALSO WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IT ALSO MAKES THIS NOISE OR IF I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEEL IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE IS MORE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE THAN THE INSIDE. I'M TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT EVERY TIME THEY DO THE OIL CHANGE THEY ARE ROTATING MY TIRES. THIS DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WORN HEAVILY ON THE OUTSIDE AND NO OTHER TIRES EVEN APPEAR TO LOOK THIS WAY. I NOTICED A RECALL ON THE 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 TRUCKS, BUT WAS TOLD BY GM THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THAT RECALL, BUT MY TRUCK IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS THE TRUCKS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. I NEED THIS LOOKED INTO. GM RECALL NUMBER FOR THE 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 WAS 42190. BUT AGAIN, I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT MY VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT LISTED UNDER THAT RECALL, BUT MY TRUCK IS HAVING THE SYMPTOMS OF HAVING FAULTY FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM AND THE BUSHINGS.
Power train, Sep 8, 2018, crash
I EASED THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARKING SPACE, RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL, AND IT SURGED/JUMPED FORWARD. MY VEHICLE PUSHED THE OTHER VEHICLE IN OPPOSITE PARKING SPACE ABOUT A FOOT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES.
Power train, Service brakes, Sep 8, 2018
BRAKE VACUUM PUMP ISSUES DEALERS AWARE OF ISSUE & HAVE AN UPDATED VACUUM PUMP AVAILABLE. TRANSMISSION ISSUES WERE IT DOWN SHIFTS HARD AT TIMES & HAS A BAD SHATTERING WHEN UPSHISTING AT LOW SPEEDS TOOK IT 2 TIMES BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED SAID WAS JUST A SOFTWARE UPDATE. NEVER TOOK CARE OF ISSUE.
Structure, Aug 24, 2018
MY TRUCK HAS LARGE SPOTS OF PAINT CHIPPING OFF ALL OVER THE TRUCK. HOOD, CAB, TAILGATE AND SIDES. IT WAS GARAGE KEPT WITH NO EXPOSURE TO HAIL OR CHEMICALS. THE SERVICE MANAGE AT THE DEALERSHIP ADMITTED IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT BUT THEY REFUSED TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY.
Exterior lighting, Aug 13, 2018
THE REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WORKS SPORADICALLY. IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE PART ON A VEHICLE WITH 45000 MILES THAT SHOULDN'T QUIT.
Suspension, Wheels, Aug 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JIM BUTLER CHEVROLET, 759 GRAVOIS BLUFFS BLVD, FENTON, MO 63026) WHO REPLACED THE TIRES AND ROTATED AND BALANCED THE WHEELS, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,800. **TR CONSUMER STATED I HAD THE DEALER REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL WHEELS AND TIRE AND THE AGAIN ROAD FORCE BALANCE TIRES AND WHEELS THE VIBRATION WAS THE SAME. WHEN I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED IN GALESBURG, IL YEMM CHEVROLET 248 MILES NORTH OF WHERE I LIVE, I HAD A CLEAN CARFAX CHECK GIVEN TO ME BY THE DEALER NOTICED THAT IT HAD A VIBRATION SO I PUT A NEW SET OF WHEELS AND TIRES GM (FACTORY WHEELS) THE TRUCK HAD THE SAME VIBRATIONS AFTER 6 TIMES GETTING THE WHEELS TIRE BALANCED (ROAD FORCED) I WAS TOLD THE 5TH TIME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND SENT HOME. HAD THE DEALER REINSTALLED THE ORIGINAL WHEELS AND TIRE WITH ANOTHER ROAD FORCE BALANCE STILL HAD THE VIBRATION, I WAS TOLD BY JIM KRIBBS AT JIM BUTLER THAT HE NEW THE GM REGIONAL MANAGER THAT HE WOULD GET THIS PROBLEM SOLVED. UPDATED 10/22/18*JB
Service brakes, Jul 25, 2018
TS BULLETIN NO.: PIT5361B BRAKES LOSE VACUUM AT LOW SPEED (EG. STOP/START TRAFFIC, FAST FOOD DRIVE THROUGH LANES). IT'S AS IF THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF WHILE BRAKING. CHEVROLET CHARGED $645 TO REPLACE VACUUM PUMP.
Steering, Jul 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING INTO A FUEL STATION, UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID HITTING A PERSON AND A GAS PUMP. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY AS THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ALAMO CITY CHEVROLET, 9400 SAN PEDRO AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216, (210) 987-2134) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SHORTED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK AS THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Steering, Jul 17, 2018
I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BRAND NEW IN MARCH OF 2016. AT JUST OVER 2 YEARS AND 40,000 MILES, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM STARTED FAILING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SEIZING CONTROL OF THE STEERING. IT HAPPENED WHILE STOPPED, THEN IT HAPPENED WHEN TURNING ON A CITY STREET. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A NEW VEHICLE. CHEVY IS REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND RECALL ON THE '14 & '15 MODEL YEARS.
Service brakes, Jul 9, 2018
WAS GOING DOWN A STEEP HILL IN KENTUCKY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKE PEDAL GOT REALLY HARD TO PUSH AND THE TRUCK DIDN'T WANT TO STOP. ALSO HAPPENED AT A LOW RPM GOING DOWN THE APPROACH OF A DRIVEWAY. I AM ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. ALSO AT RED LIGHTS IF I PUMP THE BRAKES THEY BECOME REALLY HARD TO PUSH.
Suspension, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jul 7, 2018
PURCHASED BRAND NEW CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 IN 2016, NOTICED SIGNIFICANT SHAKING OF VEHICLE 11 MONTHS INTO OWNING. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLELY USED FOR A DAILY TO AND FROM OFFICE JOB COMMUTE, CONSUMING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES A DAY, MOSTLY HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE UPON REACHING 70 MPH SHAKES TERRIBLY, ENOUGH TO SHAKE MY COFFE OUT OF THE CUP. AT THE SAME TIME I ALSO BEGAN TO NOTICE THE QUICK WEARING AND FEATHERING/WARPING OF MY TIRES ON THE INSIDE TREAD AREA. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED NEW TIRES, MIND YOU AT UNDER 19,000 MILES AND THE SHAKING "SHOULD" STOP. HAD THE TIRES REPLACED ALONG WITH AN ALIGNMENT AND THE ISSUE STILL REMAINS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. SPOKE WITH SEVERAL SILVERADO OWNERS WHOM HAVE THE ISSUES, SOME EARLIER IN OWNERSHIP WHILE OTHERS SOMETIME LATER. APPARENTLY THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GIVEN A NAME "CHEVY SHAKES". SEARCHED ON LINE FOR THIS ISSUE AND SURPRISINGLY THE PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED/DISCUSSED. I'M GETTING THE PERCEPTION THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND CHEVY IS DOING THEIR BEST TO COVER IT UP. FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO GO ALONG WITH THE OTHERS. HOPEFULLY THIS PROBLEM IS ADDRESSED WITH A PREVENTIVE MINDSET RATHER THAN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. IT'S TIME FOR A RECALL!
Service brakes, Jun 26, 2018
THE BRAKES FAIL(PERIODICALLY) AT LOW RPM DUE TO VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP FAILURE. TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN MOVING SLOWLY AT IDLE - ROLLING DOWN A DRIVEWAY ETC.
Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jun 13, 2018, crash
VEHICLE WAS STATINONARY, AND WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY. I HAVE DAMAGE TO REAREND, DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT END. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I RECIEVED AN EMAIL THAT THERE WAS A CRITICAL ISSUE WITH AIRBAGS, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED GM ABOUT ISSUE WAS TRANSFERRED TO ESIS/CENTRAL CLAIMS FOR GM, THEY SENT OUT AND INSPECTOR TO PULL CRASH DATA, I WAS GIVEN COPY OF CRASH DATA, AND CRASH DATA STATED AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THEY DID NOT, IT ALSO SHOWED A CODE B0052-00 WHICH IS AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CODE. AFTER WEEKS OF BACK AND FORTH MY CLAIM WAS DENIED FOR PRODUCT DEFECT ON 06/12/18,
Steering, Jun 6, 2018
DRIVING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE GOING AROUND A CORNER AT 40MPH AND CAME BACK ALMOST CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL.
Service brakes, May 21, 2018
I AM HAVING BRAKE ASSIST FAILURE AT ALL SPEEDS. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITHOUT APPLYING FULL FORCE. THE ABS 'CLICKING' CAN BE HEARD AND FELT WHILE TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES. THIS SYSTEM FAILED GOING DOWN A MOUNTAIN PASS WITH A CAMPER BEHIND US AND CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. THE 'SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST' LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED.
Engine, May 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES AND WAS DRIVEN TO STYKEMAIN CHEVROLET (1255 N WILLIAMS ST, PAULDING, OH 45879, (419) 399-2071). THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Suspension, Power train, May 10, 2018
TRUCK HAS VIBRATION AT 70 MPH AND UPWARDS FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN ON INTERSTATE - FEELS LIKE A DRIVELINE VIBRATION. CAN BE FELT IN THE SEAT AND NOT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. VIBRATION AT TIMES IS SEVERE AND OTHER TIMES MINOR OR NON-EXISTENT. DEALER KEEPS BLAMING TIRE/WHEEL BALANCE BUT THEY ARE IN SPEC (VERIFIED BY THIRD PARTY TIRE DEALER). CONCERN THAT VIBRATION WILL CAUSE CONTROL ISSUES OR SOMETHING TO BREAK WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS VIBRATION HAS BEEN PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE SINCE NEW.
Air bags, Apr 30, 2018
TAKATA RECALL - THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOIBG ON SINCE 2016 AND THERE STILL ISNT A SOLUTION. MY AIR BAG SENSOR GOES ON FROM TIME TO TIME AND IT REALLY STRESSESME OUT NOT KNOWING IF SOMETHING IS GOING TO GO WRONG. I HAVE CALLED MY NEAREST DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THERE IS AN UPDATE OR IF THEY CAN PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER IN THE MEANTIME, AND THE ANSWER IS 'NO' I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND THEIR SAFETY IS MY NUMBER 1 PRIORITY
Seat belts, Apr 27, 2018
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE AFTER TWO YEARS. WHAT OCCURRED: TRIED TO BUCKLE THE BELT AND IT DID NOT WORK. HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. INNER PLASTIC PIECE BROKE. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ONLY AFTER INSISTING THIS SHOULD BE A WARRANTY REPAIR. NOTED CONCERN THAT A SAFETY PART HAPPENED TO BECOME DEFECTIVE AFTER SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME (2 YEARS).
Power train, Apr 26, 2018
AT TIMES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD BEFORE STOPPING. WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS, LIKE IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD OR LAG SOMETIME WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.
Other or unspecified, Apr 24, 2018
AIR CONDITIONING ISSUES. NOT BLOWING COLD AIR.
Steering, Electrical system, Apr 13, 2018
MAKIING A TURN THE STEERING LOCKED AND ENGINE DIED 2 TIMES AND YESTERDAY WHILE DIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MILES PER HOUR IT DIED AND MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. FIRST TIME WE ALLMOST GOT HIT BY AN OTHER CAR . IM VERY, VERY CONCERN . TRUCK HAS 19K MILES
Exterior lighting, Apr 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT ALMOST DROVE INTO THE ROAD DIVIDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (FAULKNER CADILLAC/CHEVROLET IN BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA, 610-867-4177) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THAT WAY AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,100.