Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 based on all problems reported for the 2016 Silverado 3500.
While driving on the highway, vehicle filled with smoke accompanied by a strong burning odor. At the same time the hvac blower stopped functioning and the windshield fogged up. After stopping the vehicle, burned wires and melted harness connectors where found at the hvac blower the hvac blower motor overheated due to a short caused by repeated water intrusion from defective and missing body seams along the roof, cowl, and numerous other locations. Safety belt warning chimes repeatedly for no apparent reason, many other electronic components intermittently fail or operate erratically when it rains or snows. Vehicle floor fills with water frequently. Mold has started growing under carpet. Repeated issues from date of purchase, issues continue to be unresolved, dealership has been unable to identify all leak sources to stop water intrusion.
There is no grille billet covering the radiator in the front of the vehicle and debris fills the coils on the radiator causing the transmission to run hot.
| Body problems | |
| Tailgate problems |