2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
3rd generation. The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), oil 0W-20, 5W-30, tires LT265/70R17, P255/70R17 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 20x9.0 ET24 (base)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 285 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 17–18 | 22–23 | 19–20 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 345 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 15–16 | 19–23 | 17–19 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 425 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl hybrid | 345 | Regular Gasoline | 16–18 | 21–24 | 18–20 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT265/70R17 | LS LT WT | TirePressure.com: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/70R17 | LS LT WT | TirePressure.com: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/65R18 | LT (18 Inch Option) LTZ | TirePressure.com: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | LS LT WT | TirePressure.com: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | Custom High Country LT (20 Inch Option) LTZ | TirePressure.com: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P285/45R22 | High Country LT (22 Inch Option) LTZ | TirePressure.com: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 479; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 5.3L V8 | 0W-20 | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 479; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 6.2L V8 | 0W-20 | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 479; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Silverado 1500 oil capacity by year
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 48 (H6), standard low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 94R (H7), with trailering / HD packages low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 21.7", passenger 21.7" 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 476
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 201.2–235.4 in (5110–5980 mm)
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 73.6–74.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.9–153.1 in
- Curb weight
- 4522–5359 lb
10 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 14
- Owner complaints
- 800
- NCAP overall
- 5 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (14)
- 26V611000 2026-09-24: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- 21V504000 2021-07-01: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- 21V245000 2021-04-08: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- 20V736000 2020-11-25: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- 19V761000 2019-10-24: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- 19V645000 2019-09-06: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- 18V578000 2018-08-30: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- 18V291000 2018-05-03: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- 17V437000 2017-07-10: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 16V651000 2016-09-08: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 16V256000 2016-04-28: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- 16V084000 2016-02-11: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 16V069000 2016-02-05: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- 15V830000 2015-12-10: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.