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2016 Bison SilveradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Bison Silverado, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-622 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 33%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Bison Silverado has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2016 Bison Silverado recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

73%repaired · 2018 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 17V-325 · May 17, 2017 · 192 vehicles · 141 repaired

Risk. If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2018 Q2

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 16V-622 · Aug 25, 2016 · 654 vehicles · 215 repaired

Risk. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Bison.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Silverado year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado median. How we score

'15'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Silverado owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSOLE OF MY 2016 SILVERADO TEXAS EDITION VIBRATES WHEN I GO FROM 72MPH TO 84MPH I JUST PURCHASE 2 SETS OF TIRES IN THE LAST 6 MONTH'S AND BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES AT FIRESTONE, ACCORDING TO YOU TUBE VIDEOS THERE IS SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM
Complaint 11172768 · Jan 29, 2019

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