The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,563,915 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS21V5040002021-07-01410,019 affected
Defect
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
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
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V5780002018-08-3042,280 affected
Defect
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
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
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:…
SEAT BELTS17V4370002017-07-1040,683 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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
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…
AIR BAGS16V6510002016-09-083,640,162 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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
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 BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16V0690002016-02-05430,771 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
46
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
18
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES
13
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE
8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1fires
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes
Total complaints156
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While driving down the road at 60 mph the roof and side airbags deployed on both sides of the truck with no collision only driving down the road. The vehicle was inspected by gm and they claiming no defect on their side. However recall n202324251 roof rail air bag inflator may rupture, for other…”
“Had new western wideout snowplow (recommended by western) installed by western dealership on a 2016 chevrolet silverado 2500hd with the factory snow plow prep package (rpo vyu). Vehicles instrument cluster, hvac, radio and other electrical systems cut out while operating snowplow. Gm is well aware…”
“Had new western wideout snowplow (recommended by western) installed by western dealership on a 2016 chevrolet silverado 2500hd with the factory snow plow prep package (rpo vyu). Vehicles instrument cluster, hvac, radio and other electrical systems cut out while operating snowplow. Gm is well aware…”
“The vehicle developed a extremely hard down shift and then a check engine light came on. The vehicle went into limp mode, took the vehicle to local diesel mechanic and I was informed that the transmission was bad and had to be replaced, while replacing the transmission I was also told the transfer…”
“Had new western wideout snowplow (recommended by western) installed by western dealership on a 2016 chevrolet silverado 2500hd with snow plow prep package. Vehicle's instrument cluster, hvas, radio and other electrical systems cut out while operating snowplow. Gm is well aware of this issue which…”
“Had new western wideout snowplow (recommended by western) installed by western dealership on a 2016 chevrolet silverado 2500hd with snow plow prep package. Vehicle's instrument cluster, hvas, radio and other electrical systems cut out while operating snowplow. Gm is well aware of this issue which…”
“The contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 45-55 mph and hauling a trailer, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was shuddering abnormally, and the wheels locked up for approximately 4-seconds. The contact stated that the…”
“Tranmission isn't running right and gas and brakes are not working properly. Also fuel pump or relay gets hot shuts off while driving.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of
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