2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
110 owners have reported steering problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 14% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 27,000–70,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
110 complaints 14% of all 2016 complaints 43,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (78 of 110). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Silverado 1500 year
Related recalls
No recall covers steering problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. See all 12 recalls for this year.
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Other 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems?
Complaints most often name the rack and pinion and steering control module.
At what mileage do 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 27,000–70,000 miles. The middle value is about 43,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Silverado 1500 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2014 Silverado 1500, with 408 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.