2016 CHEVROLET 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
The 2016 CHEVROLET 3500 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward truck. The contact stated that an employee had started the vehicle while parked and placed the vehicle in drive (D), the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into 2 vehicles parked in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the employee had not noticed any warning lights. The contact stated that his vehicle had crashed into the front ends of the 2 vehicles and had crushed the hoods front bumper and grills on both vehicles and had pushed both vehicles aside. The contact stated that his vehicle had sustained damage to the driver and passenger side front doors and fenders as well as damage to the front bumper and grill. The police were called, and a report was written. The contact's employee was not injured. The other 2 vehicles were not occupied. The contact stated that the other two vehicles were towed away. The contact stated that his employee was able to drive his vehicle back to his business. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V797000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
AT 54,000 MILES, NOTICED 2-3 INCHES IN PLAY IN THE STEERING WILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. NOW THAT THE STEERING HAS LOOSENED, IT IS A CONTINUAL ISSUE. I HAVE NOT HAD IT DIAGNOSED YET. HOWEVER, IN READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN ERROR. AS THIS IS DANGEROUS. THE NHTSA SHOULD FORCE GM TO ISSUE A RECALL.
2016 SILVERADO DURAMAX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CP4 FAILURE. *LD *JS
I REPORTED TO MY DEALER CHARPER CHEVROLET NOV. 2018,I HAD ROUGHLY 23K MILES,THAT MY 2016 CHEVY 3500 HAD DEVELOPED A WOBBLE, SHAKE WHATEVER YOU COULD CALL IT. THEY INVESTIGATED AND TOLD ME MY TIRES POSSIBLY HAD BROKEN BELTS THE TIRES HAD PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT. I WAS TOLD IF I COULD DEAL WITH THE SHAKE TILL I GET NEW TIRES SO BE IT. I RODE THEM TILL JULY 2019 GOT 6 NEW MICHELIN 235/80/17 LTX A/T2 TIRE PACKAGE. THEY RODE OK STILL HAD A LITTLE SHAKE TO START THEN IT GOT WORSE THE MORE I DROVE. LET ME SAY IT NEVER SHOOK ALL THE TIME IT WOULD COME AND GO. SOMETIMES WHEN I HEADED FOR WORK IN THE MORNING SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE OTHER TIMES NOTHING. WHEN GOING AROUND BENDS SHAKE SHAKE THEN NOTHING. IT IS VERY ANNOYING AND NEEDS ATTENTION. MY DEALER WANT TO INVESTIGATE MORE BUT I AM BEING ASKED TO FUND THE INVESTIGATION. WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? PLEASE ADVISE ME. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
I REPORTED TO MY DEALER CHARPER CHEVROLET NOV. 2018,I HAD ROUGHLY 23K MILES,THAT MY 2016 CHEVY 3500 HAD DEVELOPED A WOBBLE, SHAKE WHATEVER YOU COULD CALL IT. THEY INVESTIGATED AND TOLD ME MY TIRES POSSIBLY HAD BROKEN BELTS THE TIRES HAD PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT. I WAS TOLD IF I COULD DEAL WITH THE SHAKE TILL I GET NEW TIRES SO BE IT. I RODE THEM TILL JULY 2019 GOT 6 NEW MICHELIN 235/80/17 LTX A/T2 TIRE PACKAGE. THEY RODE OK STILL HAD A LITTLE SHAKE TO START THEN IT GOT WORSE THE MORE I DROVE. LET ME SAY IT NEVER SHOOK ALL THE TIME IT WOULD COME AND GO. SOMETIMES WHEN I HEADED FOR WORK IN THE MORNING SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE OTHER TIMES NOTHING. WHEN GOING AROUND BENDS SHAKE SHAKE THEN NOTHING. IT IS VERY ANNOYING AND NEEDS ATTENTION. MY DEALER WANT TO INVESTIGATE MORE BUT I AM BEING ASKED TO FUND THE INVESTIGATION. WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? PLEASE ADVISE ME. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
Safety Rating for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17NA050 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin explains how a health report is required when doing repairs on LCF vehicles.
17NA402 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace relays that may be sticking in cold regions.
17-NA-050 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin explains how a health report is required when doing repairs on LCF vehicles.
16-NA-337 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This New Model Features Bulletin provides various general information topics including engines, TC systems, fuel systems etc., and Training Courses and Special Tools to the Service, Parts and Sales Personnel in order to familiarize them with the vehicle.
16-NA-337 v2 — EQUIPMENT
This New Model Features Bulletin provides various general information topics including engines, TC systems, fuel systems etc., and Training Courses and Special Tools to the Service, Parts and Sales Personnel in order to familiarize them with the vehicle.
16-NA-337 v2 — ENGINE
This New Model Features Bulletin provides various general information topics including engines, TC systems, fuel systems etc., and Training Courses and Special Tools to the Service, Parts and Sales Personnel in order to familiarize them with the vehicle.
16NA314 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper coolant part numbers for the Chevrolet low cab forward diesel.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET 3500
- 2014 CHEVROLET 3500 — 0 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET 3500 (current)
- 2017 CHEVROLET 3500 — 1 complaint
- 2018 CHEVROLET 3500 — 5 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET 3500 — 3 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET 3500 — 2 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET 3500 — 0 complaints
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