Chevrolet · model year 2016
2016 Chevrolet Silverado
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Chevrolet Silverado model years →
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 20 | 449 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 19 | 475 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 525 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 19 | 480 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 480 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 492 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 18 | 496 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 17 | 521 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 493 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 537 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 20 | 447 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 489 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 17 | 526 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 17 | 519 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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26V611000 2026-09-24 · model years 2016, 2017
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.