Is the electrical system a common complaint for the 2016 Silverado 2500?

Yes. Electrical System issues account for 22 of the 123 total complaints filed for the 2016 Silverado 2500, or 18% of all complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2016 Silverado 2500?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Silverado 2500 is 33,000 miles.

Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 0 crashes tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Silverado 2500, with 0 injuries reported.

How does 2016 compare to other Silverado 2500 model years for this issue?

The 2016 model's 18% share is lower than 2015 (37%), 2024 (42%), and 2022 (32%), but higher than 2010 (10%) and 2011 (10%).

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 18% of its 123 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 33,000. Two fires were reported and there are no related recalls on file.

Electrical System complaints: 22; 18% of 123
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 33,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear window heating element reportedly overheats, cracks, or shatters the glass, in one case starting a fire near the back seat wiring.
Low-beam headlights are described as too dim and too narrow, leaving little side projection and poor visibility on rural roads at night.
Audio system reportedly cuts in and out and changes equalization on its own with no clear trigger.
Infotainment or HMI screen reportedly flickers with warning lights flashing, and the back-up camera image is affected while parking.
A locking nut in the electrical/gear system was found loose and was glued rather than properly replaced at a dealer.
Some owners report a persistent service trailer brake system warning that reappears without resolution.

When 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 8, 2016, latest Dec 24, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Dec 2025; peak Jul 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Silverado 2500 model year

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

2005103 (38%)
200614 (8%)
200712 (6%)
200823 (12%)
20099 (15%)
20102 (10%)
201110 (10%)
201211 (21%)
201312 (24%)
20147 (18%)
201565 (37%)
201622 (18%)
201716 (30%)
201815 (28%)
201921 (28%)
202018 (17%)
202118 (21%)
202230 (32%)
202316 (34%)
202458 (42%)
20257 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the electrical system a common complaint for the 2016 Silverado 2500?: Yes. Electrical System issues account for 22 of the 123 total complaints filed for the 2016 Silverado 2500, or 18% of all complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2016 Silverado 2500?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Silverado 2500 is 33,000 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 0 crashes tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Silverado 2500, with 0 injuries reported.
How does 2016 compare to other Silverado 2500 model years for this issue?: The 2016 model's 18% share is lower than 2015 (37%), 2024 (42%), and 2022 (32%), but higher than 2010 (10%) and 2011 (10%).