IllustrationVERY SLOPPY STEERING ABOUT 3 TO 4 INCHES IN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE CORRECTION IN DIRECTION OF TRUCK TO KEEP IN CENTER OF ROAD WHEN TRAVELING FROM 20 TO 70 MPH.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 81.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Silverado 2500 years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
2725–50K
950–75K
575–100K
7100–150K
3150K+
79 reports with mileage · 44 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
123 reports2-4' PLAY INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, TRUCK IMMEDIATELY GOES TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT AT SPEEDS 30 MPH UP TO 65MPH. THIS HAPPEN DOWN A HIGHWAY AND ON ROADWAYS WHICH AT 30 MPH THE TRUCK VEERED LEFT INTO THE OTHER LANE WITH ANOTHER CAR COMING TOWARDS ME, CAR SWERVED TO MISS ME PREVENTING A HEAD ON HEAD COLLUSION. TRUCK HAS…
Read full complaint
2-4' PLAY INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, TRUCK IMMEDIATELY GOES TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT AT SPEEDS 30 MPH UP TO 65MPH. THIS HAPPEN DOWN A HIGHWAY AND ON ROADWAYS WHICH AT 30 MPH THE TRUCK VEERED LEFT INTO THE OTHER LANE WITH ANOTHER CAR COMING TOWARDS ME, CAR SWERVED TO MISS ME PREVENTING A HEAD ON HEAD COLLUSION. TRUCK HAS 35,500 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE TO THIS EXACT PROBLEM. I DO HOPE A RECALL OR INVESTIGATION HAPPENS PRIOR TO SOMEONE HAVING TO DYE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.
THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE/EXCESSIVE LASH. UP TO 4 INCHES OF FREE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL. NOT AS NOTICEABLE FROM 0-40 OR OVER 70MPH BUT IN BETWEEN IS VERY NOTICEABLE! THIS ALSO MAKES THE TRUCK SEEM "DARTY" WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS ON WINDING ROADS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN THE PAVEMENT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID TH…
Read full complaint
THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE/EXCESSIVE LASH. UP TO 4 INCHES OF FREE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL. NOT AS NOTICEABLE FROM 0-40 OR OVER 70MPH BUT IN BETWEEN IS VERY NOTICEABLE! THIS ALSO MAKES THE TRUCK SEEM "DARTY" WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS ON WINDING ROADS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN THE PAVEMENT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2500 TRUCKS AND THEY DONT UNDERSTAND WHY IT ISNT A RECALL. PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX A "DESIGN FLAW" GEAR IN THE STEERING BOX $2,000. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT A 2016 MODEL VEHICLE WITH 42,000 MILES HAS THIS ISSUE. THIS IS MOST DEFINITELY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE NOTICE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IN SOME OF THE REPORTS THAT I HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE TRUCKS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES.
THE LIGHTING ON THESE TRUCKS IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. THE BRIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS ARE OK BUT THE DIM/LOW BEAMS ARE DANGEROUS! THERE IS LITTLE TO NO SIDE PROJECTION AND THE DISTANCE IS HORRIBLE. IF IT WASNT FOR THE FOG LAMPS I WOULDNT BE ABLE TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK AT NIGHT. IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE THAT A $60,000 VEHICLE WOULD COME …
Read full complaint
THE LIGHTING ON THESE TRUCKS IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. THE BRIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS ARE OK BUT THE DIM/LOW BEAMS ARE DANGEROUS! THERE IS LITTLE TO NO SIDE PROJECTION AND THE DISTANCE IS HORRIBLE. IF IT WASNT FOR THE FOG LAMPS I WOULDNT BE ABLE TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK AT NIGHT. IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE THAT A $60,000 VEHICLE WOULD COME WITH LIGHTING THIS POOR!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR STARTED LEAKING WATER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LEAK COULD SHORT OUT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HASELWOOD CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (501 W HILLS BLVD, BR…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR STARTED LEAKING WATER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LEAK COULD SHORT OUT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HASELWOOD CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (501 W HILLS BLVD, BREMERTON, WA 98312, (360) 616-3272) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE XM SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA SEAL FAILED, BUT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE WAS CONSIDERED WATER DAMAGE AND WAS NOT COVERED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE MANY SIMILAR FAILURES WITH OTHER GM VEHICLES AND MANY DEALERS WERE RUNNING OUT OF PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OR WARRANTY COVERAGE; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PIVOTED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PINE BELT CHEVROLET (1088 NJ-88, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, 848-299-4435) WHERE IT WAS DI…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PIVOTED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PINE BELT CHEVROLET (1088 NJ-88, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, 848-299-4435) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LOOSE AND LEAKING (FAILURE CODE: PA45908). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5091926728. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL. STEERING HAD 2-3' SLOP AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. PROBLEM NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. LOOKED INTO ISSUE AND FOUND OIL LEAKING OUT OF STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT SCREW. FOUND ADJUSTMENT SCREW HAD BACKED OUT OF HOUSING CAUSING EXCESSIVE BACKLA…
Read full complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL. STEERING HAD 2-3' SLOP AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. PROBLEM NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. LOOKED INTO ISSUE AND FOUND OIL LEAKING OUT OF STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT SCREW. FOUND ADJUSTMENT SCREW HAD BACKED OUT OF HOUSING CAUSING EXCESSIVE BACKLASH IN STEERING BOX AND OIL LEAK. RETORQUED SCREW.
FOR THREE YEARS I HAVE TOWED SEVERAL 10,000# TOY HAULER TRAILERS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITH SUB STANDARD BRAKE SYSTEMS. EACH TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE FINE AND NO PROBLEMS EXISTED.WITH THE TRUCKS TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM. AFTER CHECKING THE TRUCKS SYSTEM MYSELF,, I DETERMI…
Read full complaint
FOR THREE YEARS I HAVE TOWED SEVERAL 10,000# TOY HAULER TRAILERS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITH SUB STANDARD BRAKE SYSTEMS. EACH TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE FINE AND NO PROBLEMS EXISTED.WITH THE TRUCKS TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM. AFTER CHECKING THE TRUCKS SYSTEM MYSELF,, I DETERMINED THAT THE VOLTAGE TO THE TRAILER WAS ONLY AT 1.8V WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 12V. I AGAIN RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THIS TIME I I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM LIES WITH THE 7 PIN PLUG ON THE TRAILER, AND THAT I NEEDED TO CHANGE IT TO A HEAVY DUTY AFTERMARKET PLUG BECAUSE I HAVE A NEWER TRAILER WITH LED LIGHTS THAT INCREASE THE RESISTANCE, AND THAT CAUSES MY TRUCK NOT TO SENSE THE TRAILER PROPERLY. THERE IS A BULLETIN DESCRIBING THIS PROBLEM.......BUT I WAS NEVER GIVEN ONE OR EVEN HAD THE PROBLEM EXPLAINED UNTIL TODAY. SO, HERE I AM DRIVING AT LEAST 17,000# OF STEEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR THREE YEARS KNOWING THAT THE TRAILER BRAKES ARE NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY, AND ALL THE WHILE CHEVROLET IS FULLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM! HOW MANY OTHER TRUCKS ARE CURRENTLY PULLING TRAILERS THAT CAN NOT STOP BECAUSE THEIR TRAILER BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE? CONSIDER THIS THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A TRUCK PULLING AN RV TRAILER IS BEHIND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON US HWY 43 AT 63 MPH AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT RESULTING IN MY TRUCK LEAVING THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO THE TREES ON THE NORTHBOUND RIGHT OF WAY I KNOW THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR TRUCKS HAVE A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK AS OF YET ON THE POWER ASSISTED STEE…
Read full complaint
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON US HWY 43 AT 63 MPH AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT RESULTING IN MY TRUCK LEAVING THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO THE TREES ON THE NORTHBOUND RIGHT OF WAY I KNOW THAT THE PREVIOUS YEAR TRUCKS HAVE A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK AS OF YET ON THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING I WAS LUCKY PLEASE HELP KEEP ANYONE ELSE FROM GETTING HURT FROM THIS FAULTY SYSTEM
VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT A FEW TREES. THE AIRBAG DUST DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE AIRBAG ITSELF DID NOT.
Official recalls
521V504000 · Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Jul 1, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
18V578000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Aug 30, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
17V437000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner
Jul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
16V651000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner
Sep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
16V069000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Feb 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.