Sell your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado for cash

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl engines. At 10 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado at a glance

Body styleSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Engines4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spd, Automatic 8-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15–18 city / 19–24 highway / 17–20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,350–$3,950 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂447–537 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score3–4 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score3–4 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)5,262–5,540 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating6,500–7,600 lb
Versions tested by EPA14 configurations: Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD, Silverado C15 2WD, Silverado K15 4WD, Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD, Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD
Age10 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 10 years old, a 2016 Silverado is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2016 Silverado weighed 5,262–5,540 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Hybrid battery: hybrid versions also carry a high-voltage battery pack, which recyclers and rebuilders pay for.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2016 Silverado. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes, typically around 50,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2016 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsSep 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V611000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Air BagsJul 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V504000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Seat BeltsApr 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V245000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat…

Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Air BagsNov 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V736000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

Risk: If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Service BrakesOct 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V761000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in…

Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V645000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V578000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a c

Seat BeltsMay 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V291000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the…

Risk: If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Seat BeltsJul 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V437000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and…

Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Seat BeltsSep 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V651000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500…

Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

SuspensionApr 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V256000Park outside / do not drive

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V084000

Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to…

Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V069000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty…

Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a c

Air BagsDec 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V830000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing…

Risk: If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Common 2016 Silverado problems

Owners have filed 802 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA. 43 reports involved a crash and 10 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 17 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Service Brakes256
  • Power Train192
  • Electrical System119
  • Steering109
  • Unknown or Other82
  • Engine72

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Service Brakes50,000 mi
  • Power Train61,000 mi
  • Electrical System48,000 mi
  • Steering44,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other35,000 mi
  • Engine49,000 mi

2016 Chevrolet Silverado crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Pu/Rc, 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4%
Pu/Cc, 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4%
Pu/Ec, 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9%
Pu/Ec, RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4%
Pu/Cc, RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9%
Hybrid Pu/Cc, RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9%
Pu/Rc, RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 1,071 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System110
  • Engine and Engine Cooling110
  • Equipment92
  • Power Train87
  • Engine81
  • Unknown or Other79

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIT5698F

    This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP5700H

    This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · PIT5509N

    This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2017 · PI1255E

    This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equi

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2017 · 03-03-10-007J

    This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado.

Service BrakesPE18012 · opened Nov 2018, closed Apr 2022Led to recall 19V645000

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1

Selling a 2016 Silverado: questions

How much is a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2016 Silverado that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2016 Silverados that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2016 Silverado with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2016 Silverado?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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