2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA logged 83 engine complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 10% of its 799 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 47,250. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 83
- 10% of 799
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 47,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling while driving at low or moderate speeds, sometimes with a burning odor beforehand.
- Some describe unintended acceleration where RPMs kept climbing even after releasing the pedal, requiring the engine to be shut off manually.
- Several owners noticed forceful vibration or shaking, sometimes strong enough to blur the headlights, often linked to what they called the "chevy shake."
- Some vehicles stalled or failed to shift into gear when the accelerator was pressed, with dealers unable to locate a cause.
- A few owners reported coolant entering a cylinder, triggering a rough idle and requiring cylinder head replacement.
- Excessive oil consumption was reported by at least one owner, which the dealer described as within acceptable limits.
When 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 7, 2016, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 83 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Silverado 1500, making up 10% of the 799 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Silverado 1500 engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do engine problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2016 Silverado 1500 is 47,250 miles.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these engine complaints, though 2 fires were reported.
- How does the 2016 model compare to other Silverado 1500 years for engine complaints?
- The 2016 model's engine complaints make up 10% of its total complaints, which is lower than later years like 2021 at 52% and 2024 at 57%.