2016 Bison Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2017-05-17 · campaign 17V325000 · 192 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2016-08-25 · campaign 16V622000 · 654 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of an electrical short circuit, the battery wiring could overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Traction Control System 2018-11-20 · PIP5298A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician for a service engine soon light with a diagnostic trouble code p0300 set. there may be a rough running engine associated with this concern. if service information diagnostics have been completed and there is still no t
What owners report
2019-01-29 · Power Train“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.