2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 3, 2026INTransmission & Drivetrain

   "While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion/acceleration due to internal failure of the 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission. The failure occurred without prior warning, creating an immediate highway safety hazard by leaving the vehicle unable to maintain speed in traffic. A professional mechanic diagnosed the issue as a catastrophic torque converter failure that contaminated the entire transmission system with metal debris, requiring a…

   NHTSA complaint #11768767 · source
2. Filed Aug 28, 2026CAEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I had noticed that my a/c was not cooling due to refrigerant loss. went to dealer and was told that I needed a new condenser and that my original was out of warranty & no recall was in effect. I was charged $1600.00 after the replacement was installed. I asked to see my original condenser & was directed behind the shop & low & behold there was a pile of 30 condensers exactly identical to mine

   NHTSA complaint #11760480 · source
3. Filed Aug 28, 2026120,000 miNETowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal and was stranded in the middle of traffic. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was placed in neutral(N) and pushed to the shoulder of the road. The contact's husband arrived at the scene and restarted the vehicle; however, while driving at low speeds, the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11760277 · source
4. Filed May 21, 2026NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission started shifting hard, shuddering in torque converter, and long time shifting into 1st gear. Took it to a Transmission guy and he said it needs a full rebuild and is very common with this Transmission in this truck.

   NHTSA complaint #11739361 · source
5. Filed May 15, 2026MIElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Had steering centering go out. Data cable pinched or broken somewhere in system and transmission got out. Also 4x4 system went out.

   NHTSA complaint #11738003 · source
6. Filed Apr 11, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   6L80 Automatic RWD Transmission and Torque Converter is dead. No warning lights or any indications that there was an issue. The RPM climbed and could not drive it in gear. Metal shavings found in fluid. 126,524 miles

   NHTSA complaint #11730574 · source
7. Filed Mar 15, 2026CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving south on interstate 15 freeway I was on the 3 lane in the middle of the road I was driving around 65-70 mph when my 1500 Silverado 2016 loose engine power and started to slow down I couldn’t get out fast enough and I almost got hit by three cars because I was driving so slow I pulled over emergency lines and the truck didn’t even start

   NHTSA complaint #11724492 · source
8. Filed Mar 13, 2026120,000 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11724207 · source
9. Filed Mar 12, 2026MITransmission & Drivetrain

   On road trip from mi to ny. No lights or warnings but transmission failed.we were able to get safely off highway into parking lot.Tried to have towed to chevy dealer but could not look at for days. Able to take to aamco & need to install new transmission in ohio!

   NHTSA complaint #11723888 · source
10. Filed Feb 20, 2026103,000 miTNTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while driving at 48 MPH and driving uphill, the transmission downshifted and started sputtering. The contact pulled into a parking lot and attempted to troubleshoot the failure, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a torque converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…

    NHTSA complaint #11719404 · source
11. Filed Feb 10, 202669,000 miIDTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission valve body had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11717033 · source
12. Filed Jan 11, 2026ALTransmission & Drivetrain

    2016 Silverado z71 with 6L80 transmission started slipping gears and shudders when accelerating. Vehicle was looked at by a mechanic who drove it and confirmed that the transmission is the issue and said a rebuild is needed.

    NHTSA complaint #11710199 · 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