- The problem
- Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bison Horse Trailers, models Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss and Trail Hand. These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Bison will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9011.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Bison Silverado Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Bison Silverado with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2017 for the labels. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Silverado year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Bison Silverado problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Bison Silverado recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Premiere, Silverado, Laredo, Ranger, Trail Hand, and Trail Boss gooseneck horse trailers. The affected trailers do not have an inline fuse installed on the battery cable.
- The risk
- In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Bison has notified owners, and dealers will install a 30-amp inline fuse on the battery cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9010.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Bison Silverado
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All Silverado yearsQuestions about the 2016 Bison Silverado
Does the 2016 Bison Silverado have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Bison Silverado: labels (May 2017); cables (August 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Bison Silverado?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Bison Silverado had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 29, 2019 and the latest on January 29, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Bison Silverado a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 23 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Bison Silverado year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Bison Silverado has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data