How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2016 Silverado 3500, which is 29% of the 51 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Silverado 3500's steering system.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on this model year is 33,422 miles.

What do owners describe as the main steering issue?

Owners describe loose or sloppy steering with excess play, often traced to a pitman shaft or slack adjuster bolt backing out of the steering gear, worsening at highway speed or while towing.

Did steering complaints cause any crashes?

NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2016 Silverado 3500 lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 29% of all 51 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 33,422 miles. No steering recall is on file for this model year.

Steering complaints: 15; 29% of 51
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 33,422 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel develops excess play, requiring drivers to turn it several inches before the truck responds.
Loose or sloppy steering becomes more noticeable at highway speeds, causing wander similar to driving in strong wind gusts.
Pitman shaft or slack adjuster bolt backs itself out of the steering gear assembly, sometimes fixed temporarily with thread-locking compound.
Steering gear or steering box is replaced by dealers, in some cases more than once on the same truck.
Excessive steering play worsens while towing a trailer, causing the truck to wander or swerve between lanes.
A separate complaint reports loss of brake and steering assist after a serpentine belt failure on a diesel model.

When 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2016, latest Jun 28, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Sep 2016 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Silverado 3500 model year

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

20056 (13%)
20064 (8%)
20074 (10%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20111 (3%)
20123 (13%)
20137 (27%)
20142 (20%)
20154 (8%)
201615 (29%)
20170 (0%)
20182 (11%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)
20212 (5%)
20221 (4%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?: NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2016 Silverado 3500, which is 29% of the 51 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Silverado 3500's steering system.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on this model year is 33,422 miles.
What do owners describe as the main steering issue?: Owners describe loose or sloppy steering with excess play, often traced to a pitman shaft or slack adjuster bolt backing out of the steering gear, worsening at highway speed or while towing.
Did steering complaints cause any crashes?: NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2016 Silverado 3500 lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.