2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 122 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,779 | 1,341 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,500 mi | 26,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 46 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 13 |
| Power Train | 18 | 6 |
| Engine | 8 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.