2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Safety Ratings

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 earned a 4-star overall NHTSA NCAP safety rating. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance. Per-trim scores and active safety features (ESC, FCW, LDW) are listed below. For the specific VIN's open recalls and accident history, see vincheck.it.com/recalls and vincheck.it.com/check-vin.

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating based on government crash tests. NHTSA's NCAP program tests frontal impact, side impact, and rollover resistance using standardized procedures, with star ratings reflecting occupant protection.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC RWD

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash4 / 5
Front crash, driver side4 / 5
Front crash, passenger side4 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover3 / 5
Rollover possibility20.7%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 4WD

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash4 / 5
Front crash, driver side4 / 5
Front crash, passenger side4 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover3 / 5
Rollover possibility20.5%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC RWD

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash4 / 5
Front crash, driver side4 / 5
Front crash, passenger side4 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover3 / 5
Rollover possibility20.4%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4WD

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash4 / 5
Front crash, driver side4 / 5
Front crash, passenger side4 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover3 / 5
Rollover possibility20.4%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/EC 4WD

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash4 / 5
Front crash, driver side4 / 5
Front crash, passenger side4 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side5 / 5
Side crash, passenger side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover3 / 5
Rollover possibility20.4%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has an overall NHTSA NCAP rating of 4 stars based on government crash testing. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 safer than competitors?

Compare the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500's 4-star overall rating to similar Chevrolet models below. Higher star ratings reflect better occupant protection in standardized federal crash tests.

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have crash test data for all trims?

NHTSA tests representative trims and applies the rating to the broader configuration. Specific trims with different airbag, seat, or structural designs may differ — see the per-trim breakdown.

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