How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Silverado 1500, which is 3% of the 799 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Silverado 1500?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component area on the 2016 Silverado 1500.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 30,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Silverado 1500, with no fires reported.

Is the 2016 Silverado 1500 worse than other years for body problems?

No. Its 3% share of complaints in this area is lower than most other model years shown, such as 2013 at 24% and 2012 at 18%.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 3% of its 799 total complaints for the year. That share is lower than most other model years in this range, and no related recalls are listed. Median reported mileage at failure was 30,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 25; 3% of 799
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Paint chips, flakes, or shows swirls on the hood, cab, tailgate, and sides even on trucks kept in a garage and hand washed.
A rear side window has blown out unexpectedly while driving, with a burning smell and popping noise reported around the defroster area.
Factory-installed running boards have detached because the mounting clip nuts rusted at the weld point.
Owners describe a steering wheel and driver seat vibration between 70 and 80 mph that persisted after dealer balancing, new tires, and driveline part replacements.
Headrests are positioned so the head is pushed forward, forcing drivers to loosen the seat belt to lean forward and see traffic lights or signs.
The HVAC system has shown poor airflow at high fan speed along with heavy interior window condensation during rainy conditions.

When 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2016, latest Apr 13, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Dec 2018 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201057 (13%)
201191 (14%)
201251 (18%)
201388 (24%)
2014141 (9%)
201563 (5%)
201625 (3%)
201730 (4%)
201814 (3%)
201925 (2%)
202034 (5%)
202146 (6%)
202225 (4%)
20239 (2%)
202414 (5%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Silverado 1500, which is 3% of the 799 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Silverado 1500?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component area on the 2016 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 30,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Silverado 1500, with no fires reported.
Is the 2016 Silverado 1500 worse than other years for body problems?: No. Its 3% share of complaints in this area is lower than most other model years shown, such as 2013 at 24% and 2012 at 18%.