2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 11, 2025ALFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Jerking of 1-2 gears. Also in 5-6. Has not been inspected thoroughly by dealer. Was told “it’s just the way these vehicles are.” Merging onto oncoming traffic, I fear for my safety. No warning lights and the jerking/rumble strip feeling is becoming more common than when purchased.

   NHTSA complaint #11647550 · source
2. Filed Oct 10, 202429,000 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel tank. The contact was informed that there was a crack in the fuel tank near the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V088000 (Fuel System, Gasoline);…

   NHTSA complaint #11619197 · source
3. Filed Aug 19, 2024TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Check engine light came on, code said EVAP leak detected, took it gm dealership and was told the fuel tank was leaking at the vents to the system and the tank would need to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11609551 · source
4. Filed Jul 29, 2024TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   The engine light displayed "Engine Power Is Reduced". This has occurred three times, twice in 2023 and again recently in 2024. We have taken the vehicle to a qualified shop on each occasion. The second time we took the truck to the shop, after keeping it for almost two weeks, it was returned to us, and according to the mechanic, the engine light would not come on with test driving and he stated there was not a problem. Although the engine runs roughly, we are able to drive…

   NHTSA complaint #11605202 · source
5. Filed Jun 14, 2023CACrashTowedElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting

   3mos ago i had a fender bender in Mesa,AZ(my front end to pasenger side)her car was towed my wasn't for the next 28 days my truck was still driving just fine like nothing ever happened to it,at the end of the month my work was done so i drove bk to Cali and it was till the middle of April when this all started 2 months ago like normal I was getting an oil change from there I went home it was 5:30pm didn't go anywhere else that night ,the next morning I put my key into the…

   NHTSA complaint #11526927 · source
6. Filed Feb 17, 2023OKEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11507918 · source
7. Filed Jan 8, 2023TXElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The reduced power indicator comes on. The code for this has been p2138 and it keeps saying it’s the pedal and I’ve replaced it twice and it seems to still come out. Looking over the internet it seems that this case has been experienced by so many people. GM needs to take responsibility and fix this problem with not only my vehicle but future ones as well. After this experience I’m really not sure I would want to continue purchasing GMs anymore. You need to have a recall on…

   NHTSA complaint #11500704 · source
8. Filed Aug 22, 2022NEEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSeats & Seat Belts

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11480638 · source
9. Filed May 21, 2022FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   smelling fuel in cab, found fuel line spraying fuel across bottom of truck, had it towed to dealer who replaced the line, which was cracked at the fitting closest to the fuel pump. Molded line cracked from age or vibration. 107k miles on truck. fuel spray could ignite imperiling the occupants. no warning lamps, engine was still getting fuel and ran fine. Concern for proximity to exhaust and catalytic converter as an ignition point.

   NHTSA complaint #11465581 · source
10. Filed Jan 4, 2022NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The fuel filler injection port retaining clip became overly worn down & broke with minimal use, thus not holding the fuel spout in its proper place causing it to malfunction. No warning lights. Fuel spout is very loose & could come loose & cause disasters from: personnel injury/death, inhalation from toxic fumes, environmental disasters, etc. The fuel tank was completely replaced in 2016 right after purchase.

    NHTSA complaint #11446247 · source
11. Filed Oct 4, 2021NVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Driver complains of fuel leak. Leak at fuel pump. Upon inspection found fuel pump outlet port cracked and leaking. Replaced fuel pump to correct.

    NHTSA complaint #11435439 · source
12. Filed Aug 31, 2021NVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Driver complained of fuel smell. Found fuel leaking at fuel tank. Lower fuel tank to inspect. Upon inspection found fuel port outlet port cracked and leaking. Replaced fuel pump to correct.

    NHTSA complaint #11431203 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology