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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Feb 11, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1Feb 11, 2016
Air bags1Dec 10, 2015

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 11, 2016Latest campaign
Feb 11, 201616V084000

Electrical system: software

An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V084000
What's wrong
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, 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 15808.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V084000 · Feb 11, 2016
Dec 10, 201515V830000

Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive

If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby…

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V830000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
Risk
If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. 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 15794.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V830000 · Dec 10, 2015
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering133000
Electronic stability control (ESC)133000
Air bags133000
Engine and engine cooling133000
Fuel system133000
Diesel133000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado hd. While driving 35 mph, the steering failed and the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated.”

    Filed 08/16/2016 · ODI 10896280
  • Air bags

    “Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 (na) chevrolet silverado hd. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable.”

    Filed 07/07/2016 · ODI 10883410
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2008 (na) chevrolet silverado hd. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed.”

    Filed 06/27/2016 · ODI 10876841

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recent, 16V084000 (reported February 11, 2016), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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