2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

46Steering complaints

37.7%Of all 122 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING46 · 37.7%

POWER TRAIN18 · 14.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 12.3%

SERVICE BRAKES13 · 10.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8 · 6.6%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“Steering is loose/has play. Vehicle shakes with driving. Steering gear box is leaking. Issue puts myself and others at risk due to the sudden pulling…”NHTSA complaint 11649922 — filed 03/22/2025

“Chevy Duramax trucks, 2011-2016 use a CP4 fuel pump that will eventually fail. The engine shuts off and there is a loss of steering and…”NHTSA complaint 11618920 — filed 10/09/2024

“- Electronic power steering assist malfunctioning. Available for inspection - Vehicle jerks steering to the left or right at highway speeds, causing near miss accidents…”NHTSA complaint 11616188 — filed 09/24/2024

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: 46 of 122 complaints on file (37.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.