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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 5 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | – |
| Seat belts | 2 | – |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 24, 202626V611000 | Air bags: side/window curtainA 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V611000
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| Jul 1, 202121V504000 | Air bags: side/window curtainA 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V504000
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| Apr 8, 202121V245000 | Seat belts: frontA broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V245000
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| Nov 25, 202020V736000 | Air bags: side/window curtainIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V736000
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| Oct 24, 201919V761000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip wheel speed sensor/tone ringUnintended 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V761000
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| Sep 6, 201919V645000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumAs 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V645000
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Owner complaints by component801
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 265 | 33 |
| Power train | 195 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 120 | 15 |
| Steering | 111 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 82 | 10 |
| Engine | 72 | 9 |
| Suspension | 30 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 3 |
| Wheels | 21 | 3 |
| Structure | 21 | 3 |
| Air bags | 20 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 19 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 1 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
- Power train
“Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Component: Powertrain – Automatic Transmission (8L90) Manufacturer: General Motors (Chevrolet) I am submitting this complaint regarding recurring transmission problems with my 2016…”
- Power train
“"While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion/acceleration due to internal failure of the 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission.”
- Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the three rear brake lights remained illuminated overnight, causing the battery to drain.”
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recent, 26V611000 (reported September 24, 2026), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (4), seat belts (2), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 265 complaints out of 801 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 43 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
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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