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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Jun 2022

98000 mi

US $300
Trailer braking system control module 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Maryland, United States
Sep 2016 - Feb 2022
Dec 2016

2000 mi
GPS would not respond 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
May 2019 - Jun 2022
Nov 2019

41000 mi

US $50
Windshield cleaner nozzle needed replacement. 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States
May 2016 - Jul 2017
Nov 2016

14000 mi
Music was freezing when using Apple Car Play 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

18000 mi
Backup camera needed repaired 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Jun 2017

7688 mi
Paint touch up badly applied. 
Nov 2017

16740 mi

$1200
Tires replaced but form won’t accept 
Apr 2018

19840 mi
Drivers door spring broke, drivers seat rocks or slides 1/4” in turns. Needed fastening. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

15000 mi
Apple CarPlay not connecting sometimes. Volume control for CarPlay does not work. Dealer updated radio software. Did not fix problem 
Sep 2017

24000 mi
TCM programming because of harsh shifts 
Jun 2018

33000 mi
Trailering mirror (driver side) did not power fold. Replaced under warranty Dealer broke door lock button when replacing mirror on previous visit 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Jan 2017

2000 mi
The vehicle had a severe shake at speeds above 45 mph. After several visits to repairs shop dealer finally diagnosed and replaced rear end ring and pinion gears. Shaking diminished and while it is not gone, it is now tolerable. 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016 Harmonic balancer "falling apart" at 120 miles. Vibration/shaking still present after "fix". Am perusing a vehicle replacement. 
Sep 2016 Dealer could not fix rough idle/shake when in gear and stopped. GM agreed to replace vehicle for a 2017. 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

28000 mi
My link screen failed. Could not update. Replaced screen. 

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016

17500 mi

US $177
Severe Shaking and vibration in drivetrain causing nausea. Dealer kept truck for two weeks. They stated it was a hard spot in a tire, replaced under warranty- we paid a portion. Vibration is still there but Not as severe. 

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