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2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (2)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. 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 15794.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, 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 15808.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado.

Checking a used Chevrolet Silverado before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2016 Silverado in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Silverado's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado — questions and answers

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?+

Our check found 2 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Chevrolet free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Chevrolet dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.