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2016 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2016 Nissan Frontier

On the public data alone the Frontier edges it 5–0.

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Silverado 15…

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2016 Nissan Frontier

The 2016 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Frontier 2WD, is EPA-rated a…

2016 Chevrolet Silverado2016 Nissan Frontier
SegmentPickup truckPickup truck
PowertrainsHybrid, GasGas
Best combined mpg2021
Safety Signal3585
NHTSA recalls141
Critical recalls21
Owner complaints97543
NHTSA overall stars5—

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Silverado

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Air Bags

N202324251
410,019 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA 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.FixDealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. T
NHTSA campaign 21V504000reported Jul 1, 2021General Motors, LLC
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Seat Belts

N212330040
2,568 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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 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 cable to fatigue and separate.RiskA broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
NHTSA campaign 21V245000reported Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC
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Air Bags

N202309680
9,279 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIf 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.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall
NHTSA campaign 20V736000reported Nov 25, 2020General Motors LLC

Frontier

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Electrical System

1,554 vehicles
ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.RiskAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.FixNissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 16V181000reported Mar 31, 2016Nissan North America, Inc.