2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine Problems

I am writing about my recent engine failure on my 2016 Chevy Silverado High Country. This is a 4x4 with the 6.2L motor. My engine has failed at only 66,790 miles due to the lifter issue that seems to be common with these motors. I noticed a loud ticking from my motor that was getting worse. I took it into A1 Automotive Georgetown, TX. They advised me to contact a dealership for Warranty repair or replacement as they noted it was coming from the valves. I contacted Don Hewlett Chevrolet; they advised me due to the date of the truck being made in 2016 it is no longer covered in warranty and the advisor said they do not see engines with lifter issues. I did standard service with an oil and transmission change using the recommended 0W-20W oil. The next day the ticking was very bad and turned into what I would describe as ‘jack hammer’ noises. Then I lost power while driving and the dashboard lights came on. I got towed back to A1 Auto; they drained the oil and noticed a lot of metal fragments and advised me that theck engine will need to be replaced. The engine was removed and we found the pushrod on the passenger side was sticking out to the side of the rocker arm presumably due to a lifter issue. I now have a new engine with the ‘delete kit’ to remove the 4-cylinder shutoff that has been linked to lifter failures. This has been a very unnecessary expense for something that shouldn’t happen. The motor only having 66,790 miles and I am the only owner, I have always taken very good care of it, and even use only premium gas. I have gotten all the oil changes on time and most of them have been done by the dealership at Don Hewlett. Date of ticking inspection and oil change, A1 Auto – 12/16/2025 miles 66,766 Date of failure 12/17/2025 miles 66,790 Charges: •Towing $235 •Engine replacement $14,064.90 oEngine $8,375 oLabor $3,750 oInjectors $1042 oOil, Tax, misc. $897

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked unexpectedly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact reported that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, and the ABS system vibrated following the brake pedal failure. No warning lights were illuminated for the brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Mileage: 139,000

We have replaced the engine twice and the transmission once spending 18,000 dollars on a truck that was 54,000 plus dollars that we bought in 2019 and we still owe over 5 grand on currently. Currently now were having a stablittrack malfunction weve been told by numerous mechanics how awful this year for yjis particular vehicle is because its the first year GM decided to put in a smart engine .we definitely regret ever buying this GM product 🙄we truly need help with the repairs for tnis truck ! Its stranded us numerous times even shutting off trying to go thru a red light !

Stability track came on left me stuck a On train tracks and middle of an entersection

65,300 miles on my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with the 5.3 liter engine. Engine lifter and camshaft failure due to the AFM/DFM system. Now my truck is being worked on as we speak by a performance shop who says these seem to be a normal occurrence. Some with more miles and some with less millage. After doing some research online, this is a very common problem. And on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook there is a lot of people having same issues. My question is why isn't this being looked into. I've asked other mechanics, speed shops, and including a Chevrolet Dealer mechanic and he said yes that AFM/DFM is a major problem. But no recall from GM. Please help. This is not a cheap repair, and It's definitely unfair to many others that will have these same issues.

Transmission issues already had one replaced 5/9/24 having issues again going to be 3rd transmission also having issues now with electrical system going out while driving and dinging noise,when entering or exiting vehicle here rebooting system whining. Going to contact car coverage to have vehicle inspected again for the problems.

Engine camshaft is out only 105k on vehicle. $6k to fix for it to just happen again which these trucks are known for this which is a huge manufacturer flaw. Driving down the hwy and check engine turned on quickly and whole truck shaking had to pull over going 60mph small shoulder on hwy. Taken to 2 mechanics both told me have to pull heads replace camshaft lifters. For this to be a known issue with these motors they put out and cost people thousands and risking safety is unreal

It is commonly known the Chevy 5.3 and 6.2 engines have lifter problems. Not sure why there has not been some sort of recall done already.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Crew Cab Transmission (6 speed automatic) 97,000 miles - At 70 mph in traffic, the transmission decided to stop working with no warning, stranded on highway 800 miles from home at 7:15 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2024. - Got it to a Chevy dealership, they had to replace the transmission. - 4 days and $7,100 later I had transportation again. - Do not have the blown transmission, dealership kept it. Engine (5.3L V8 EcoTec3) 103,000 miles - At 35 mph in traffic, the engine lost all power and had a very loud clunking sound. Had to have it towed. December 7, 2024 - Had to have it rebuilt, 3 lifters were broken along with other things. - 3 weeks and $5,600 later I had transportation again. - I have the box of parts that had to be replaced.

Going down Highway about 60 mph slowed down to make a turn after turn engine started skipping and making a noise, lifter failed

The 2016 silverado LTZ 5.3L flex fuel lifters went out at 83k miles. I was left standed and had to be towed. I have researched that this is a known GM issue with the 5.3L motors, but I was told because I was outside the warranty that I had to pay the $8000 repair bill for a new motor. This is one a GM issue and a safety issue because I had sudden no power while I was driving and with no warning. The second issue is that the brakes have a serious shake and vibration that the dealership told be they were fine, but it is very hard to stop the vehicle with a tremendous about of force I had to place on the brake peddle. The life of this vehicle has had all services done at Jim Mckay Chevrolet in Fairfax VA. I could not afford the repair and unfortunately I had to trade in the truck and buy a new truck with large monthly payments.

Right now I don't have a problem with my 6.2 motor but I have a TSB on valve lifter repair it states that any unsold vehicle on the lot or in transit before it is sold the lifters must be replaced but it doesn't say anything about the ones that were sold to be fixed the # of the TSB from GM is N212353840 if you would like to see it thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact purchased a portable diagnostic machine and retrieved DTC Codes: C279A and U0422-71 indicating an electrical failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased 30 days prior to the failure and the vehicle had been serviced by the dealer four times due to the persistent failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Mileage: 77,000

Recall Airbag/electrical and cylinder won’t change to next gear m, know several people with the same truck and same issue.

The truck has had its major service to replace all fluids at 70,000 miles. One of the services was a notable vibration and shaking through the steering wheel and on the brakes. Higher the speed the more the vibration. When brakes are applied the vibration gets worse. The vehicles brakes and rotors were checked and good. The mechanic said that the brake pump was slightly loose and it was tightened. It did slightly ease the vibration, but less that a few days later it is back to the same vibrating. The brake power feels weak and when I need to brake I feel like the vehicle is not stopping. I have owner a 2014 Silverado before this and did not have this issue. I took it back to the dealer and they did an alignment which did not help.

I brought my truck into the dealership for a routine oil change. They notified me that my radiator is leaking and needs to be replaced. They stated that there is a small leak in the lower right corner of the radiator. I did not notice and fluids leaking from the radiator prior or did not smell any coolant from the engine. The leak did not trigger any warning lights inside of the vehicle. I did notice on a few occasions that the coolant levels looked low and added more to the system. My truck only has 60k miles on it. After researching this issue I've learned that this is a fairly common problem for 2014-2018 Silverados and that Chevy will only fix the 2014's.

AFM/DOD leafters collapse

My truck has a shudder/ shake while accelerating as well as rough shifts here and there. If certain speeds are maintained, the shudder is constant. This causes uneven speeds, noises, and distractions. I fear one day the transmission will fully give out while driving and I will crash. My vehicle is available for inspection. The problem is easily reproduced as it happens every time I drive. As well, the truck was recently at an independent service center and the problem was confirmed by an associate. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer as they told me it would cost me $180 just for a diagnostic which they will need my car for two days. There are no current dash lights on. This is a known issue and Chevrolet should be held accountable.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started driving rough. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine lifters had failed, and an engine cylinder rod had been damaged. The engine rod and lifters were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Mileage: 53,000

THE TRUCK HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE A MONTH AFTER WE GOT IT TOOK IT TO THE DEALERS THEY ALWAYS SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH TIME IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS PUSHING IT AND THEN STOPS FOR A BIT AND IT MAKES A LOUD SOUND FEELS LIKE TRAMSMITTION

Transmission failure at 141,000 miles while driving on highway.

I developed a oil leak in my oil cooling lines. I don't know why there is a recall for the 2019 Silverado and not my 2016 for the same problem. I reference GM Customer Satisfaction Program number: N212326940.

The lifters on one side of my engine failed. This is due to the AFM(Active fuel management) system that GM had in its vehicles from 2016-2021. My truck is a V8 motor and the AFM system drops the motor to 4 cylinders during periods that the vehicle is in stop or coasting. Overtime the lifters in the engine wear out causing the engine to fail. I barely made it to the dealer to fix the issue as I lost full power in the engine nearly causing me to have an accident. The only notification I got was check engine light started blinking mid-stream on my way to work. The cost to repair lifters is extremely high and that is the reason why GM hasn't issued a recall yet. There are thousands of cases of failed lifters in my research online. GM knew this was a problem as they have quit using the AFM feature in all of their vehicles. My servicer at my dealership even told me that they have seen this problem on multiple occasions.

Only way I found out that fuel pump wasn’t working was due to transmission problems with sensor and having to get the whole harness replace as well as the Moyer I had to get the motor replaced as well engine light kept coming out and truck felt lost of power and would waste gas a lot, safety wise I was afraid it’d break down in the middle of road with my family trucks been having problems since I’ve got it with motor and transmission and fuel pump problems , yes problems have been confirmed with dealers but dealers just say they fixed it but continued to have problems so I took it to certified shop and having them fix the fuel pump and transmission problem, as of I know the truck has been inspected by warranty company, yes they’re were warnings like engine lights ABS lights.

I parked my truck in the garage and shut it off, after a minute or two the starter engaged by itself, cranking the engine over, luckily I wasn't to far from and heard it. I tried by putting the key in the ignition, nothing, pulled the starter relay, still kept cranking, by the time I got some tools to disconnect the battery smoke was rolling out by the starter, disconnecting the battery did stop the starter. Had it hauled to my nearest chevy dealer. Had to have the starter, engine wiring harness and engine fuse block replaced. It fine now, but why? What would have happened if this happened in the middle of the night? This is an attached to house garage, there could have been a fire with who knows what consequences or outcome!

In my 5.3 the lifters failed and ruined the cam also. Loud knocking so was unable to use vehicle until repairs were completed. There were no warning lights and I have documentation of fixed repairs along with picture of defective parts

Radiator leaks because of excessive cycling of thermostat. See also Bulletin number PI1513F

While driving truck suddenly shuts down. This will often happen while turning or after applying the brakes. This has happened in parking lots as well as while traveling at 50 miles an hour. Usually shuts down for a few seconds and then starts back. Sometimes it shuts off completely and I have to place it in park and restart. The last time was while in traffic.

I had to replace the transmission and pay out of pocket because my transmission went out due to the recalls that was never sent to me and I was never notified until now.

So on a cold start, my pickup was running extremely ruff. I shut it off and restarted it. Mind you the engine light is on now it seems to run better. So I go to work and encounter the same problem at the end of the day. I have it hooked up to the diagnostics machine and get P050D code as well as one more code (don't remember that one). This is a malfunction with the fuel injectors and the fuel supply. To much or to little can happen when ever. My mechanic tells me GM has a special service bulletins on this very problem. (N182198000). This is only for 13 states and certain VIN#s. So I call the dealership and they tell me that some 350,000 vehicles have been recalled. They gave them 10 years or 150,000 miles. Now everyone else that encounters the same safety issues to bad sorry for your luck, not their problem is what I was told. This is for 2016 and 2017 5.3 and 6.2 engines. To top if off when I talked with the GM representative for my area she advised me to report it here. Not to concerned about the product that they sold. Mind you not previous recalls where for seatbelts but only the front seats??? I still believe they should of replaced the rear seatbelts. They don't retract as they should and I'm struggling to find my ones

There are two problems occuring that seem to be common with this vehicle. First the lifters in the engine have gone bad. Second, there is severe jerking and delays with the transmission going into gear.

Radiator leaking coolant from the driver side. Vehicle has only 80,000 miles. A/C condenser also leaking driver side crack in condenser. Known issue by Chevy and no recalls have been made.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, it was discovered that anti-freeze had leaked from the radiator. The radiator and thermostat were replaced, and the failure was remedied. The contact indicated that prior to the repair the thermostat would occasionally over cycle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 84,204.

Mileage: 84,204

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while coming to a stop and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that after several seconds the vehicle regained motive power. The failure recurred approximately 5-6 times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Mileage: 83,000

Engine overheating when pulling a trailer uphill. A simular problem also occurred with the transmission fluid reaching 212 degrees. Both incidents did occur on a hot days in California. Responded by turning on the heat in the summer time which solved the temporary engine overheating problem. Engine coolant was at the proper level and had not exceeded the manufactures 5 year 50,000 mile life time. This despite the truck being sold specifically rated for trailer towing with me neither overloading, exceeding tow rating or exceeding 55 mph. When this occurred.

The truck shakes while in slowing down or in a stop .....And the wifi doesn't work I keep I been calling already for months to chevrolet onstar for the resolution and they keep saying it fixed and it not

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER FINDLAY CHEVY BUICK GMC (2565 LAUGHLIN VIEW DR, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429, (928)754-3400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE LIFTERS AND CAMSHAFT TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.*DT*LN

Mileage: 79,000

I WAS IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS NO FLUID IN MY RADIATOR. UPON INSPECTION THE RADIATOR HAD CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING AT THE SEAM RIGHT CORNER. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE 7TH ONE THEY HAD DONE THIS SEASON. I LIVE IN MASS NEAR OCEAN. IT WAS A RAINY DAY AND MY WINDOWS WERE UP. THERE WERE NO FUMES, NO WARNING LIGHTS TO ALERT ME SOMETHING WAS GOING WRONG WITH THE HEATING COOLING SYSTEM.. THE CONCERN WAS MY TRUCK WASN'T THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. THE SAME DEALERSHIP MCGEE RAYNHAM MA HAS BEEN THE ONLY COMPANY TO WORK ON MY TRUCK.

Mileage: 41,613

THIS IS MY FAMILY AUTO I USUALLY USE ONLY ON WEEKENDS THREE WEEKS AGO ENGINE LIGHT COME OUT I TOOK TO THE MECHANIC SHOP FOR A TEST AND THEY TOLD ME THIS LOOKS AS NEED A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER DEALER THE TRUCK RUNS GOOD WITH OUT PROBLEM BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT COME OUT I WILL UPLOAD WHAT'S THE SHOP SAYS

THE TRUCK WILL CUT ENGINE AT ANY SPEED, TOTALLY LOSING POWER TO BREAKS, STEERING, ODOMETERS ETC. IT MOSTLY COMES BACK ON AFTER A FEW SECONDS AND SENDS A CODE OF MANY DIFFERENT KIDS (SERVICE PARK ASSIST, STABIITRAC, ROLL WINDOW DOWN AND BACK UP, TRAILER BRAKE ASSIST ETC) THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THIS COULD HAPPEN DURING A CRITICAL DRIVING MOVE AND COULD END UP DEADLY. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 70,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND OUT OF STANDARD WARRANTY AND WILL PROBABLY COST A LOT TO FIX. (LABOR MOSTLY) RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS PRETTY COMMON AND VERY SCARY. GM EVEN HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT (18-NA-161) SHOWING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IS VERY DANGEROUS, THUS NEED TO COVER THE RECALL RIGHT AWAY.

Mileage: 70,000

ON JAN 30, 2021 A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON START-UP BUT HAD NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN DRIVING CONDITIONS OR READING FROM DASH GAUGES. CHECKED ENGINE CODE AND IT READ PO6DD, TOOK MY TRUCK TO A GM DEALER AND THEY RAN A TEST SHOWING 20PSI TOO LOW OF OIL PRESSURE AT THE TOP SIDE OF THE ENGINE AS A RESULT OF A FAILED OIL PUMP SOLENOID. WAS TOLD THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ENGINE FAILURE. COST TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE IS >$3,000.00. WHILE THE DEALERSHIP WAS TEST DRIVING MY TRUCK AFTER REPAIRING THE OIL SOLENOID THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED. THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IS NEARLY $1,500.00 TO REPAIR. THESE PROBLEMS ON A 5 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH 103,490 MILES SEEMS LIKE A MAJOR ISSUE. I REACHED OUT TO GM AND THEY SAID THAT THESE ISSUES ARE NOT UNDER RECALL AND WILL NOT BE ASSISTING IN ANY COSTS INVOLVED IN REPAIRS.

Mileage: 103,490

WHEN DRIVING, IF I DO SOMETHING ELECTRICAL, LIKE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR USING MY TURN SIGNAL, THE ENTIRE CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF FOR A SECOND AND SOMETIMES JERKS THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF MY HAND. IT USUALLY RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. I'VE HAD IT ALSO WHILE PARKED WITH JUST THE RADIO ON, THAT EVERYTHING JUST DIED. THEN IT TOOK A FEW TRIES BEFORE THE TRUCK ENGINE TURNED OVER TO TRY STARTING IT

Mileage: 68,000

COOLANT LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE OF RADIATOR. THIS CAUSES TRUCK TO OVERHEAT WHEN DRIVING ON CITY STREETS OR HIGHWAYS & AT IDLE ON OCCASION. IT CAUSES TRUCK TO OVERHEAT EVERY TIME WHEN HAULING A LOAD(PULLING A TRAILER AND/OR BOAT) ON CITY STREETS & HIGHWAYS. I CAN VISIBLY SEE COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. DRIVING WITH THE AC ON MAKES THE OVERHEATING WORSE.

Mileage: 78,000

I HAVE A 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO HIGH COUNTRY 6.2L ENGINE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION 38,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION EITHER HESITATES OR SHIFTS ROUGHLY WHEN ACCELERATING. MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THIS OCCURRED MAKING A TURN IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF IT DECIDED TO HESITATE SHIFTING. GM HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM EXCEPT GIVE CUSTOMER MAGICAL FLUID FIXES THAT DON'T LAST IF THEY WORK AT ALL, THEY ARE NOW ON THE THIRD FLUID INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL FACTORY. THEY'VE BEEN TELLING CUSTOMERS THE TRANSMISSION JUST HAS TO RE-LEARN SHIFT PATTERNS FROM DAY ONE. A FRIEND OF MINE HAS ONE OF THESE TRUCKS AS WELL AND HAD ONE DEALER TELL HIM THAT'S JUST HOW THE TRUCK WORKS. IF THIS IS AN ACCEPTABLE MODE OF OPERATION THEN WHY WAS THE TRUCK ALLOWED ON THE ROAD IN THE FIRST PLACE?

Mileage: 38,000

WHILE TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 10 FROM VAN HORN TO FORT STOCKTON AT APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH WITH A SEMI PARALLEL ON THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND AN SUV DIRECTLY BEHIND ME NO MORE THAN 3 CAR LENGTHS AWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN LUCKILY THE SUV BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AFTER I IMMEDIATELY ACTIVATED MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY, AFTER ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT HAND SHOULDER/GRASS AREA. AFTER HAVING TRUCK TOWED TO THE NEAREST CHEVY/GM DEALERSHIP IN PECOS TX, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP ESTIMATED COST OVER $800. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE FUEL PUMP GOES OUT AND SHOULD BE LOOKED AT BY NHTSA.

Mileage: 70,400

AC CONDENSER CRACKING BLOWING HOT AIR

Mileage: 47,000

DRIVING AT 2 MILES AN HOUR OR 65 MILES AN HOUR I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH A BAD VIBRATION AND A SHAKING COMING UNKNOWN SOURCE. IT FEELS LIKE I'M HITTING POTHOLES THAT ARE A FOOT DEEP WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD IT HAPPENS IN VARIOUS TIMES I COULD BE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT SCARES ME TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE TO PULL OVER THE VIBRATION IS IN A FLOORBOARD THE GAS PEDAL THE BRAKE PEDAL IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE EVERYDAY I'VE HAD IT TO THE SHOP ONE TO TWO TIMES A MONTH FOR OVER A YEAR. WHEN TRAVELING ON A REGULAR COUNTY ROAD IT HAPPENS IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY IT HAPPENS IN PARKING LOTS THE VIBRATION THAT I'M FEELING FROM THE FLOORBOARD INTO THE GAS PEDAL THE BRAKE PEDAL IS A ALL-THE-TIME THING AT A IDLE IT HAS A BAD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE MOTOR THE SHOP CANNOT FIND OUT NONE OF MY PROBLEMS I'VE HAD IT IN THE SHOP AND SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON IN AND NO ONE SOURCE OF VIBRATION AND UNKNOWN SOURCE OF WHY IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE A FLAT SPOT WHERE I'M HITTING POTHOLES ALL THE TIME FROM THE FRONT END I'VE HAD THREE SETS OF TIRES ON IT

Mileage: 35,000

AT 44,000 MILES THE OIL PAN LEAKED. TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP, HAD IT FIXED. I HAVE 47000 MILES ON IT NOW. SAME ISSUE HAPPENED, TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP, THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE OIL PAN AND HAS TO ORDER A WHOLE NEW OIL PAN. THEN THE DEALERSHIP CALLS ME BACK AND TELLS ME I HAVE BAD OIL COOLING LINES, BUT WANTS ME TO PAY FOR IT. NO WAY, SORRY. CHEVY NEEDS TO STOP MAKING CHEAP JUNK. TRUCK IS 3 YRS OLD AND LESS THEN 50K MILES. I HAVE HAD A FEW OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK IN THE 3 YRS TIME. OIL COOLING LINES KEEPS THE OIL INSIDE THE ENGINE FROM GETTING TO HOT. IT CAN BE A HAZARD FOR THE LINES TO LEAK AND OR THE OIL TO GET TO HOT AND RUIN THE ENGINE CAUSING MAJOR ISSUES WITH PUTTING BUILDS ALL OVER THE HIGHWAYS. OIL COOLING LINES SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND NOT BUMPER TO BUMPER. SOMETHING LIKE THESE OIL COOLING LINES ONLY LAST FOR 3 YRS SHOULD OR LESS THAN 50K MILES IS UNCALLED FOR AND SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER A RECALL! PERIOD! CHEVY AND GM HAS WENT THE CHEAP ROUTE AND THEIR VEHICLES ARE NOT WORTH THE MONEY. WILL NEVER, EVER TELL SOMEONE TO BUY A AMERICA MADE PRODUCT LIKE CHEVY/GM.

Mileage: 47,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND HESITATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. CONTACT STATED FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND 1800 MILES WITH BAD SPARK PLUGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEAM CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC (1069 CANTON RD, WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953, (740) 326-4130) WHERE THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WITH 2300 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800. *BF*JB

Mileage: 1,800

CAR STALLS AND RESTARTS WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING. CAR WON'T TURN OR GO. HAVE ALMOST WRECKED MULTIPLE TIMES. SAYS SOMETHING ABOUT STABILITRAK

Mileage: 49,235

I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE LOST POWER AND STOPPED. IT WAS TRANSPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. THE FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL RAILS , AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 61,000

THE TRUCK IS LESS THAN 3 YRS OLD WITH ONLY 23671 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. P050D CODE AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT HARD AT TIMES WHEN SLOWING DOWN. DEALER SAID THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP ON CYLINDER 1 VALVES THAT CAUSED THEM TO STICK AND A MISFIRE. I FOUND IT INTERESTING THAT CYLINDERS 1-4-6-7 ARE THE CYLINDERS THAT SHUT DOWN FOR AFM ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHEN IT GOES INTO V4 MODE. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT RELATED. SAID IT WAS POOR FUEL. SAID I NEED TO RUN TOP TIER DETERGENT FROM SELECT GAS STATIONS. THAT IS THE FIRST TIME ANYONE HAS TOLD ME THIS. THAT'S NOT IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND NO ONE TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO USE SPECIAL GAS STATIONS WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BRAND NEW. I THEN TOLD HIM THE TWO STATIONS I USE ARE MOBIL AND SUNOCO. BOTH OF WHICH ARE ON THE TOP TIER FUEL DISTRIBUTOR LIST. INTERESTING FACT: TOP TIER FUELS IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GENERAL MOTORS. THEY FAILED TO MENTION THAT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ABOUT MY "POOR FUEL" WHICH IS APPARENTLY A LICENSED GM PRODUCT. I WAS TOLD IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN I WOULD HAVE TO PAY AS IT WOULD LIKELY BE OUTSIDE THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY PERIOD (36 MOS). APPARENTLY THE FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF THE POWER TRAIN? FOUND NOTHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION. NOT SURPRISED. LAST NEW CHEVROLET I WILL EVER BUY.

Mileage: 23,672

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING SLOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND LOST POWER. ALSO, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE "PARKING ASSIST OFF" AND "ROLL DOWN THE SIDE WINDOWS" MESSAGES WERE ALSO DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KNUDTSEN CHEVROLET (1900 E POLSTON AVE, POST FALLS, ID 83854, (208) 664-8107), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mileage: 52,000

AC FAILURE OF NEWER CHEVROLET VEHICLES. AC LOSES FREON DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF AC SYSTEM. FREON LEAKS INTO ENVIRONMENT UNCONTROLLED. IF YOU CONTINUE TO ADD FREON TO BANDAGE FAULTY PARTS, ALL YOU DO IS CONTINUE TO LOSE FREON INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. GENERAL MOTORS KNOWS OF THIS FAILURE, BUT YET DOES NOTHING ABOUT IT. IT IS HAPPENING ACROSS SEVERAL OF THEIR VEHICLE'S. LEAKS ARE BAD ENOUGH THAT AC SYSTEM ONLY OPERATES FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS UNTIL IT NEEDS RECHARGING.

Mileage: 53,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONDENSER WAS LEAKING FREON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAK BEGAN A MONTH AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CONDENSER AND VACUUM, AND THE FREON NEEDED TO BE REFILLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

I MADE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION GOING 0MPH TO 10MPH (LOW SPEED) AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. LUCKILY I HAD A ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION AND NOT GET T-BONED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND START IT AGAIN TO DRIVE OFF. NO DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND I STILL HAD POWER STEERING INDICATING THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE ON POSITION. I BELIEVE THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM AS THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 OTHER REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING IN THE NHTSA DATA BASE WITH THIS PARTICULAR TRUCKS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THAT MEANS THERE ARE NOW 3 COMPLAINTS OUT OF 10 RELATING TO THIS VERY PROBLEM UNDER THE CATEGORY OF ENGINE FOR THIS TRUCKS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. THERE ARE ALSO MORE REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING ON VARIOUS FORMS AROUND THE INTERNET BUT HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE NHTSA. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP 2 MONTHS AGO WITH 47,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AT THE 50,000 MILE MARK. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER SHIP TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY KNOW KNOWLEDGE OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE OR ANY SERVICE BULLETINS OUT THERE RELATING TO THIS ISSUE BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK YET.

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO IT STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BRAD DEERY MOTORS (LOCATED AT 112 N 2ND ST, MAQUOKETA, IA 52060, (563) 235-2923) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,999.

Mileage: 29,999

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 85 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNCONTROLLABLE VIBRATION COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NEAR THE TRANSMISSION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY ALSO PULLED TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. FURTHERMORE, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOMMACK CHEVROLET (CURRENTLY KNOWN AS NORTH PARK CHEVROLET CASTROVILLE, LOCATED AT 1955 US-90, CASTROVILLE, TX 78009, (830) 931-9200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, BRAKE LINES, AND TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TURN OFF THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD PERFORM BETTER; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT REFUSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 84425679432. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,967. *TT*JB *TR

Mileage: 6,967

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES AND WAS DRIVEN TO STYKEMAIN CHEVROLET (1255 N WILLIAMS ST, PAULDING, OH 45879, (419) 399-2071). THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

Mileage: 37,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE INTO GEAR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (QUIRK CHEVROLET, 1000 BRIGHTON AVE, PORTLAND, ME 04102) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.

Mileage: 300

MY TRUCK IS A 2016 AND IS BURNING OIL TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS TRUCK TO BURN OIL BUT FOR A BRAND NEW TRUCK I THINK IT IT'S NOT TRUE WHEN I HAD 2004 TAHOE AND I NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE MY BROTHER BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK AND IS NOT BURNING ANYTHING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. A NEIGHBOR ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WAS NOT DETERMINED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO GO THROUGH HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Mileage: 10,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARADISE CHEVROLET CADILLAC (27360 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA, CA 9259 (951) 699-2699) FIVE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, SHE INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD INADVERTENTLY TURN TO THE "OFF" POSITION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN TO SCHEDULE ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT FOR 8/2/2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.

Mileage: 3,000

STARTING VEHICLE UP AT MY HOME. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IDLED ROUGHLY. I TOOK IT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND COOLANT GETTING INTO A CYLINDER. THEY HAVE TO ORDER A NEW CYLINDER HEAD. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 18 MONTHS OLD WITH 15600 MILES ON IT.

Mileage: 15,600

ISSUE 1 - TRANSMISSION: THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAS A 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION THAT CLUNKS / HARD SHIFTS (VERY HARD). GM INDICATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND/OR THE TRANSMISSION IS ADAPTING TO YOUR DRIVING STYLE. THE CLUNK IS VERY DISTRACTION (STARTLING) WHEN DRIVING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HESITATES IN SELECTING GEARS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. ON TWO OCCASION, I ATTEMPTED TO MERGE ON TO THE INTERSTATE AND THE DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT ALMOST RESULTED IN A COLLISION. ISSUE 2 - ENGINE: THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAS AN ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT THAT DROPS THE TRUCK DOWN TO 4 CYLINDERS. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE ENTIRE TRUCK WILL VIBRATE / REVERBERATE CAUSING HEADACHES. GOOGLE "CHEVY SHAKES". *TR

Mileage: 800

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK FORCEFULLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VIBRATION CAUSED THE HEAD LAMPS TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VOLTAGE SPEED ONLY READ THROUGH 10.5-11. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,790. UPDATED 01/25/2017*CT

Mileage: 3,790