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2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

16

16 current

Combined

13.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,061

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024294 · manufacturer campaign N232431830

24 May 2024

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2014–2019 · Sierra 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the repairs completed by a General Motors dealer during recall N192220470 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-325) or customer satisfaction program no. N192270330 may not have been completed properly. As a result, a second repair is required. Additionally, certain trucks may not have had the updated parts installed during production. On certain trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window, the rear defroster wiring could overheat and melt.

Why it matters

Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the contact cover for the sliding rear window. The dealer will also update the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) software, if necessary. If the rear window or sliding glass assembly are damaged, they will be replaced.

4,699 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021410 · manufacturer campaign N202324251

1 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2015–2016 · Sierra 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could fail. If this happens, the end cap from the inflator or other parts could be propelled into the vehicle and strike a person. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-576.

Why it matters

A metal end cap or other parts that strike a person could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace both side curtain airbags.

34,366 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021212 · manufacturer campaign N212330040

9 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2014–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · Sierra 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the outboard side of the driver's seat may have been replaced with an incorrect part during a previous repair. Over time, this cable could flex and may eventually break. If this happens, the seat belt could detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles that had the driver's seat belt pretensioner replaced after a previous recall repair (recall 2016-153 or 2018-233).

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver's outboard seat belt pretensioner assembly.

249 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019533 · manufacturer campaign N192261050

24 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2014–2018 · Suburban 2015–2020 · Tahoe 2015–2020 · Sierra 2014–2018 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be an error in the electronic-brake control module software. This could cause the driveline-protection system to activate when a wheel-speed sensor fails. If this happens, the brakes could apply and cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive, a 5.3-L engine, and a 3.08 ratio rear axle. The problem can only occur when the vehicle is in four-wheel drive or automatic mode, and travelling at a speed between 66 and 97 km/h (41 and 60 mph). A wheel-speed sensor failure will cause the electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning lights to turn on, and a "Service StabiliTrak" message to display.

Why it matters

A vehicle that suddenly pulls to one side could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the electronic-brake control module software. General Motors advises that using two-wheel-drive mode can eliminate the risk until the recall repair is completed.

37,378 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019325 · manufacturer campaign N192220470

28 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2014–2019 · Sierra 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window, the rear defroster circuit could overheat. This could cause melting, smoke or, in rare instances, a fire.

Why it matters

A fire could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the covers for the buss bar and contacts for the rear sliding window. If the rear window or sliding glass assembly are damaged due to a problem with the rear defroster, they will also be replaced.

159,474 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019324 · manufacturer campaign N192217410

28 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015–2017 · Silverado 2014–2018 · Suburban 2015–2018 · Tahoe 2015–2018 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a reduction in power brake assist due to a decrease in output from the vacuum pump. This could cause a hard brake pedal and an increase in brake pedal effort to stop the vehicle.

Why it matters

A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the electronic brake control module.

310,121 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019055 · manufacturer campaign N182204190

8 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2016–2018 · Sierra 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain 3500 series trucks, the level sensor in the front fuel tank may malfunction. In rare cases, the front fuel tank may over-fill and expand, causing it to contact the driveshaft. Operators may hear a grinding or knocking noise if this happens. This could create a hole in the tank and cause a fuel leak. Note: This problem only affects cab and chassis models equipped with a gasoline engine and dual fuel tanks.

Why it matters

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the rear-tank fuel-pump module replaced. Dealers will also inspect the front tank and replace if necessary.

495 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018464 · manufacturer campaign 18278

31 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2015–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · Sierra 2015–2016

What is wrong

Certain Heavy Duty and Police/Special Service vehicles may not have been repaired properly under Recall 2016-053 (GM #20760). The brake pedal pivot nut may become loose, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. If this happens, a driver may be unable to safely stop the vehicle or the brake pedal may interfere with the accelerator pedal. Both of these situations could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will add adhesive to the pivot nut and will reinstall it at an increased torque. Note: This condition may result in the "Service Engine Soon" light illuminating, and brake lights may stay on longer than expected.

3,348 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018233 · manufacturer campaign 18156

4 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2015–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain Police and Special Service vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the driver's seat belt to the vehicle structure at the outboard position can fatigue over time and could separate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side shield.

1,232 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017342 · manufacturer campaign 17287

10 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015–2016 · Corvette 2015 · Silverado 2014–2017 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software.

152 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2016502 · manufacturer campaign 16049

12 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2015 · Silverado 2015–2016 · Suburban 2015–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with Continental P275/55R20 CrossContact LX20 tires, a manufacturing defect could cause a lack of adhesion between belts in the tire. Affected tires may exhibit localized tread wear, excessive vibration, noise and bulging in the tread area. Continued use could cause the belts to separate, which could lead to full belt/tread loss. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect tire date code markings to determine whether they are from the affected date code. Affected tires will be replaced.

1,435 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016439 · manufacturer campaign 16007

9 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2014–2017 · Lacrosse 2014–2016 · Escalade 2015–2016 · Corvette 2014–2017 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software. Note: This recall affects 2014-2017 model year Sierra LD/Silverado LD models and 2015-2016 model year Sierra HD/Silverado HD model vehicles.

362,263 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2016190 · manufacturer campaign 42190

28 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2016 · Silverado 2016 · Suburban 2016 · Tahoe 2016 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been built with front upper control arms with a poor quality weld near the control arm’s bushing. If these welds were to fail, it could cause the upper control arm to deform or separate from the bushing, which could affect steering and directional control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms, and perform a realignment.

432 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016068 · manufacturer campaign 15808

11 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2016 · Sierra 2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection, and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection In Frontal Impacts. The radio software may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when a key is left in the ignition and the driver door is opened, or when the driver forgets to put on their seat belt, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. A loss of the seat belt audible warning may increase the likelihood of a front outboard occupant being unbelted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Similarly, the loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the radios with corrected software.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2016053 · manufacturer campaign 20760

4 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2015–2016 · Tahoe 2015–2016 · Sierra 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain Heavy Duty and Police Pursuit vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may become loose, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, and/or the driver may be unable to safely stop the vehicle through application of the brake pedal, potentially affecting stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the pivot bolt installation to determine whether the vehicle has already received the production remedy. If not, the dealer will add adhesive to the nut, and reinstall the nut at an increased torque. Note: This condition may result in the "Service Engine Soon" light illuminating, and brake lights may stay on longer than expected.

47,148 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 56% of 59 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 16 recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado at 13.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 306 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 13 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,061 in fuel, producing roughly 6,052 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.