general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

I have had so much issues as has thousands upon thousands of other people related to the arm on my truck nothing but issues regarding it.

I was a front seat passenger in a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and was properly wearing my seatbelt at the time of the incident. The vehicle struck a deer, and during the collision, the passenger seatbelt failed to properly restrain me. I was thrown forward and struck the windshield. The seatbelt did not appear to lock or tighten as expected during impact. It is unknown whether the seatbelt pretensioner or airbag system activated properly. This created a serious safety risk, as the seatbelt did not perform its intended function of restraining the occupant during a crash. The vehicle was declared a total loss following the incident and is no longer available for inspection. The incident was documented through insurance and/or police reports. There were no known warning lights or prior indications of a problem with the seatbelt system before the crash. This failure resulted in occupant injury risk due to lack of proper restraint during the collision.

Air conditioning stopped cooling, research found ac condenser cracked allowing freon to leak out.

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Unknown, my transmission gave up on me but there was no warning light and I almost got in a car accident due to the transmission 8l90.

Jerking of 1-2 gears. Also in 5-6. Has not been inspected thoroughly by dealer. Was told “it’s just the way these vehicles are. ” merging onto oncoming traffic, I fear for my safety. No warning lights and the jerking/rumble strip feeling is becoming more common than when purchased.

This has happened multiple times, most of the time going at a low mph while turning (I. E into a driveway). However, it has happened driving through a residential neighborhood as I’m going straight or turning. My truck will completely power off and I will lose access to the steering. The steering wheel will lock up, any systems (radio, a/c, etc. That were on will go off). Multiple time I have had my battery/alternator checked after these instances and my battery/alternator passes with flying colors. Luckily each time it has happened I haven’t been in traffic, but if another car was around or expecting me to make a full turn, it could have run into me while my truck just shut down in the middle of the turn. I had to restart the whole car to be able to move out of the way. These instances have happened intermittently and seemingly at random. When I took it to a dealer, they didn’t know what it was and couldn’t reproduce it. Insurance, police or other have not inspected it - again it happens intermittently. There haven’t been warning lamps prior to these instances, but when it happens it says stabilitrak warning or another message on the screen as it shuts down completely.

The condenser in my a/c system failed. This is a known issue that numerous gm owners experience.

My 2016 silverado automatic vehicle has approximately 88,000 miles and the transmission needs replaced. It will not shift gears. This transmission should not need replaced after only 88,000 miles.

The truck has had its major service to replace all fluids at 70,000 miles. One of the services was a notable vibration and shaking through the steering wheel and on the brakes. Higher the speed the more the vibration. When brakes are applied the vibration gets worse. The vehicles brakes and rotors were checked and good. The mechanic said that the brake pump was slightly loose and it was tightened. It did slightly ease the vibration, but less that a few days later it is back to the same vibrating. The brake power feels weak and when I need to brake I feel like the vehicle is not stopping. I have owner a 2014 silverado before this and did not have this issue. I took it back to the dealer and they did an alignment which did not help.

The engine light displayed "engine power is reduced". This has occurred three times, twice in 2023 and again recently in 2024. We have taken the vehicle to a qualified shop on each occasion. The second time we took the truck to the shop, after keeping it for almost two weeks, it was returned to us, and according to the mechanic, the engine light would not come on with test driving and he stated there was not a problem. Although the engine runs roughly, we are able to drive it at low speeds. Currently, the engine light comes on intermittently. This past few weeks, it happened again while traveling 65 mph on a busy freeway. The engine slowed down and I was able to get it up to a max of 30 mph until I could get to a frontage road. We made it back to our destination at 30 - 40mph using flashers at some points because the engine felt as if it was going to stall. This issue could result in a rear end collision and serious injury. Although the engine runs roughly, we are able to drive it at low speeds. Currently, the engine light comes on intermittently. We will be returning the truck for service. However, we are not confident that the problem will be resolved.

I was driving in a state highway when without warning in traffic my truck stopped driving but the engine was still going. I have been to the dealer and complained about electronics like the radio just ceasing to work and the display unit as well as the erratic shift pattern of the transmission 3 times . Thankfully no one was injured and it was late night/ early morning hours, in moderate traffic we might have been injured. Upon looking at blogs and forums online and I am not the only one with these issues, it is a very costly repair. I was told by the mechanic he has another vehicle like mine for the same issue and apparently it’s related to the torque converter (in his words “most are problematic and inadequate from the factory” and the way the engine runs on less cylinders which in turn destroyed the valve body and pump in the transmission. The repair will end up costing me over $6000 now. I really just don’t want anyone injured as well as taken advantage of.

The air conditioning system is faulty as ac condenser is cracked and released freon. I was in south florida with no ac. I've seen class action suits against GMC, as this is a known issue. Why can't this be fixed by them and not pass costs on to the owners ? thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Truck was revving while driving down the highway, would jump up and down gears while driving down the highway, started making a high pitched whirring noise, and when pulling out of my driveway onto a busy street, stopped moving in the middle of the street. The truck wouldn't go into any gear whether it was reverse, drive, neutral or any of the manual gears. Two police officers pushed my vehicle off of the busy road onto a side street. No lights came on the dashboard to warn of any problems. I have had the truck towed to a transmission shop for repairs. Research shows that there are many complaints about this issue in this particle vehicle. Please research this problem.

I put in a complaint in back in July and haven’t heard anything back. I was wondering what the status was? the complaint was about my stabilitrak and my trailer brake system repeatedly comes on and off.

Car key fob. While driving down the highway my driver side door lock opened. I pushed the button down and continued to drive. Within a few minutes the button popped open again, again I pushed it down. This continued off and on until I got to my destination. I googled my problem and finally found an answer that fit my issue and corrected the problem. Apparently the fob button with certain fob's sticks and makes intermittent contact with the open car door button. Removing the fob battery solves this issue. Risk, car door can unlock at any moment resulting in a safety problem. Documented by google searches and reports, and my own experience but my issue has not been inspected by anyone. I'm sure if I replace the battery in my fob the issue will continue. No warning lights, just the sound of the door unlocking while driving or stationary.

The transmission is shuddering. I only have 68687 miles on vehicle. My correct phone number is 706 280 0828, but your system will not let me enter it. It would only accept my old number which is no longer valid.

I was driving down the road when it sounded like a firearm was discharged in the cab of my truck . I look in the rear view mirror and see the driver's side of the rear window has blown outward. It is a headed glass and the heater, for the glass, was on at the time.

The mylink infotainment systems keep glitching changing on it own. GMC has this problems with several models of thier cars with the mylink system in it over the past few years and there has not been a solution to this problem. They either need to change the system to a newer updated model or come up with a solution.

I have a 2016 silverado which was purchased new, the vehicle has now 35k miles. Recently the radio display which contains the intelink and other adaptive controls began randomly going through multiple screens on my dashboard, and touch screen radio screen including digital speedometer turning off and going to random music stations, the radio flickering as if searching for different signals , and going through different screens, blue tooth, ac, radio volume going extremely loud, driver info screen going blank , etc. . . Causing a horrible distraction , and will not turn off a search on the internet shows multiple gm vehicles for the years 2016-2020 with the same problem I have contacted local dealer who states car is not under warranty anymore. This is definitely a safety issue on this vehicle and I would like to report this to the nhtsi.

2016 Chevrolet silverado high country crew cab standard box a/c condenser (gm part number 84802253) has cracked and failed at approximately 80,000 miles, resulting in (gm part number 12356150) refrigerant leaking to atmosphere. The affect component is very similar to the TSB 17336 from gm on like vehicles. There were no warnings or indicators that signaled that this component had failed. This component was inspected by a certified manufacture dealer and found to be faulty, therefore, releasing harmful refrigerant into the atmosphere.

My truck has a shudder/ shake while accelerating as well as rough shifts here and there. If certain speeds are maintained, the shudder is constant. This causes uneven speeds, noises, and distractions. I fear one day the transmission will fully give out while driving and I will crash. My vehicle is available for inspection. The problem is easily reproduced as it happens every time I drive. As well, the truck was recently at an independent service center and the problem was confirmed by an associate. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer as they told me it would cost me $180 just for a diagnostic which they will need my car for two days. There are no current dash lights on. This is a known issue and Chevrolet should be held accountable.

The truck shakes while in slowing down or in a stop . . . . . And the wifi doesn't work I keep I been calling already for months to Chevrolet onstar for the resolution and they keep saying it fixed and it not.

On Feb 26 I had my regular oil change done along with 27 vehicle inspection, 2 weeks later on sat March 13 did a quick errand and came back home, a little after I noticed caramel fluid under my truck, when I open the hood I automatic saw a leak coming out of the reservoir so I opened it and notice the same caramel fluid inside and I knew it's wasn't a good sign. I took my truck back to the dealership on Monday March 15, after they inspected it I was told their was an internal break in the radiator and that's what cause the caramel fluid according to their technician. Dealership contact my extended warranty and they are repairing and covering most of the cost with the exception of the hoses cause they are not covered. Hoses are not broken or have any holes they're replacing them cause they caught contaminated because of the internal break. Don't see why I should e responsible for the difference of $800.

I turned on the rear defrost to the vehicle. Within about 30 seconds, I saw smoke rising from the center part of the rear window as if the defroster had started a fire. I immediately turned the rear defrost off and the smoke ceased. Within a mater of seconds, the right panel of the rear window popped very loudly as it shattered, presumably from the fire. I was driving on a rural road when this occurred. I do have a power rear window on the vehicle and there is a recall already in canada for Chevrolet silverado's of my model year with the rear power window having fires started by the rear defroster.

The transmission always runs hot. I took it when it was under warranty to get fix and was told the transmission should run about 250� I don't think this is true now my warranty is over and the problem never went away.

Constantly having freon leaks in the same place and appears to be a problem for thousands of others.

Transmission started going out at less than 50,000 miles.

Dive line vibration, not from out of balance wheels. It occurs around 70 mph and lives in and out. The shake/vibration is always present but gets fluctuates at a continuous speed. Goes from a slight floor vibration to the entire center console shaking water out of its cup. Feels like the wheels are going to come off the back. It can be seen that the rear end is shaking left to right from the drivers mirror.

The silverado "myllink" information center changes screens randomly while driving. This creates a distraction to the drive as they return to the desired screen and setting. The screens and functions change every minute or so.

I'm having the transmission replaced in a 2016 silverado! I'm 61 years old and take care of my vehicles. After reading car blogs, I see there are many complaints about the same thing! the truck jerks so violently that I'm afraid I've been hit by another car or that I may move forward and hit another vehicle. This is ridiculous that gm is aware of this and have not fixed this issue. I work hard for my money and do not feel that I should be responsible for this replacement. Please help!.

Car shakes when driving on the freeway. .

My truck shakes from the moment we pull off from a stop and shakes until we get up to 70mph. We had an alignment and that did not fix anything. Gm is fully aware of the issue and has done nothing except put out a service bulletin for diagnostics that costs an arm and a leg! we cannot drive this vehicle because we are afraid we will lose control. This happens on paved and dirt roads and inside city limit streets (30 mph) and interstate roads (60mph+). We are also afraid to drive the truck fearing that it would get worse and the driveshaft might drop. $60k truck sitting in our driveway wasting away.

Unknown. There is times when parking my truck. I press on the brake paddle and it sound and feels like my truck jerks at first before it brakes. This has been going on for almost the 8 years I’ve own the truck. Also I have only owned the truck for 8 years and my paint is already peeling off. It doesn’t have anything to do with the brakes. I just had my truck serviced the brakes and drums. It still does it.

At speed above 50 miles an hour there is vibration in the vehicle and it get wore the faster you go and at 80 miles an hour there is a roar and the whole vehicle is vibrating badly and I am afraid to drive the vehicle. This is a big problem and Chevrolet has had my truck for 5 work days and has yet to figure out what it wrong.