2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD
The 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE SERVICE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AS THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE T O PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AS IT STALLED WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME AFTER ONE MINUTE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING CABLE WAS LOOSE AND SPARKING THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE SERVICE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AS THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE T O PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AS IT STALLED WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME AFTER ONE MINUTE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING CABLE WAS LOOSE AND SPARKING THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,500.
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ## VIN PASSED ## 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERSDO HD ##
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD EXCESS AIR. ONCE THE MECHANIC RELEASED THE AIR PRESSURE OUT OF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,500...UPDATED 11/21/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AIR WAS IN THE GAS LINE, DUE TO LEAKS. UPDATED 12/14/16.*JB
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD EXCESS AIR. ONCE THE MECHANIC RELEASED THE AIR PRESSURE OUT OF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,500...UPDATED 11/21/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AIR WAS IN THE GAS LINE, DUE TO LEAKS. UPDATED 12/14/16.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20760D — SERVICE BRAKES
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT NUT ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE LOOSE OR INOPERATIVE. IF THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES LOOSE OR INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE THROUGH APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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