Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

156 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

There are 799 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

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Specifications and reference data (where provided)
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Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

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Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door

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5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #18V57800030/08/2018Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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 350

Consequence

If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehi

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with

NHTSA #17V43700010/07/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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,

Consequence

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had

NHTSA #16V65100008/09/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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, C

Consequence

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had

NHTSA #16V06900005/02/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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

Consequence

If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehi

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and rein

NHTSA #21V50400001/07/2021Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

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

Consequence

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resul

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner

TSB #11032777

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11028931

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" w

TSB #11028700

This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.

TSB #11027698

This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Showing the 8 most recent of 799 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20191118Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported2 injured

STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP FOR RED LIGHT. ALL OF THE SUDDEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO STOP FOR THE RED SIGNAL. I RAN THRU THE INTERSECTIO

20191006Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash reported

BRAKE FAILURE ON JUNE 21 2017, CAUSED ACCIDENT SAME ACCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 17 2017 AND AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 1 2019. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN SHOP TO BE FIXED NUMEROUS TIMES... ABS SENSO

20191006Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICCrash reported

BRAKE FAILURE ON JUNE 21 2017, CAUSED ACCIDENT SAME ACCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 17 2017 AND AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 1 2019. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN SHOP TO BE FIXED NUMEROUS TIMES... ABS SENSO

20191006Component: EQUIPMENTCrash reported

BRAKE FAILURE ON JUNE 21 2017, CAUSED ACCIDENT SAME ACCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 17 2017 AND AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 1 2019. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN SHOP TO BE FIXED NUMEROUS TIMES... ABS SENSO

Showing the 4 most serious of 156 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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