Recall Register

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 16V256000. NHTSA received the report on . 3,738 units. Suspension / Front / Control Arm

Remedy of campaign 16V256000, in the NHTSA record

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.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The newest campaign is 26V611000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Sep 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator. NHTSA has 794 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V611000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 8,713,749 units in total.

  • 26V611000Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
  • 21V504000Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
  • 21V245000Seat Belts / Front
  • 20V736000Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
  • 19V761000Service Brakes
  • 19V645000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
  • 18V578000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages
  • 18V291000Seat Belts / Front
  • 17V437000Seat Belts / Pretensioner
  • 16V651000Seat Belts / Pretensioner
  • 16V256000Suspension / Front / Control ArmAdvisory
  • 16V069000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

  1. 26V611000Received . 1,559 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N262569920.

  2. 21V504000Received . 410,019 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N202324251. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 21V245000Received . 2,568 units.

    Seat Belts / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N212330040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 20V736000Received . 9,279 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N202309680.

  5. 19V761000Received . 652,967 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N192261050. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 19V645000Received . 3,456,719 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N192268490. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 18V578000Received . 42,280 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 18278. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 18V291000Received . 23,004 units.

    Seat Belts / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 18156. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 17V437000Received . 40,683 units.

    Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 17287. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 16V651000Received . 3,640,162 units.

    Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 16007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 16V256000Received . 3,738 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control ArmDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 42190. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 16V069000Received . 430,771 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 20760. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

794 complaints, 1,055 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

  • 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • All 2016 vehicles
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component2016 Silverado 1500All 2016 vehiclesSilverado 1500, all yearsMentions
Service Brakes242.754.2124.1256
Power Train182127.5105.4192
Electrical System113.7116.2113.4120
Steering104.366.364.6110
Unknown or Other76.8110.265.781
Engine68.217111072
Suspension28.422.922.330
Fuel/Propulsion System24.642.919.826
Wheels19.914.6921
Structure19.947.239.321

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 26.

Complaints that report a crash
42
Complaints that report a fire
10
Injuries in the complaints
15
Deaths in the complaints
1
Date of the newest complaint
18 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2019, with 145 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE18012Preliminary evaluationBrake Vacuum Pump FailureService Brakes20 Nov 201810 Apr 202219V645000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19940
  2. 19950
  3. 19960
  4. 19970
  5. 19980
  6. 19990
  7. 20000
  8. 20010
  9. 20020
  10. 20030
  11. 20040
  12. 20050
  13. 20060
  14. 20072
  15. 20083
  16. 20093
  17. 20103
  18. 20114
  19. 20122
  20. 20132
  21. 20146
  22. 201511
  23. 201612
  24. 20177
  25. 20187
  26. 201910
  27. 202012
  28. 20218
  29. 20226
  30. 20233
  31. 20242
  32. 20250
  33. 20263

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
General Motors, LLC

The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
8,713,749 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, model years 1994 to 2026. 12 of them name the 2016 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 name most often?
Service Brakes: 256 of 1,055 component mentions, or 242.7 per 1,000. For all 2016 vehicles the figure is 54.2 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.