2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 belongs to a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 20 model years, from 2000 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Silverado 1500 entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 8-spd. The 2016 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) Silverado 1500 model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around service brakes (211), power train (136), steering (47). A representative report reads: "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..." There are 11 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...LC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,400.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $3,400 |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 11 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.