2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (1)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2021-07-01 21V495000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 12 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-04-13 POWER TRAIN No 0 On my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom, I began noticing an issue around 79,000 miles where the vehicle did not com…
2026-04-10 POWER TRAIN No 0 Rough shifting in low gears, can be dangerous in intersections due to low acceleration ability. The check engine light …
2026-04-08 POWER TRAIN No 0 The transmission has been having issues for the past couple days. It is the 10 speed model and I have noticed everyday …
2026-04-07 STEERING No 0 All of a sudden my check engine light came on with the sudden loss of power steering. Almost impossible to steer at lo…
2026-04-05 ENGINE No 0 The contact's father owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, …
2026-04-01 ENGINE No 0 Engine Temperature fluctuates. Check engine light comes on, prompt on dash will say engine is overheating. Engine fan s…
2026-03-29 POWER TRAIN No 0 The rear wheels suddenly locked up while driving. It did it twice then the check engine light came on and then the tra…
2026-03-26 POWER TRAIN No 0 I was accelerating to 45MPH on a main road. My truck was running just fine. At about 45 MPH it felt like I hit a wall, …
2026-03-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000…
2026-03-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The electronics freeze up and sometimes the stereo turns off and won't come back on. The transmission perks and then r…
2026-03-20 ENGINE No 0 COMPLETE ENGINE POWER LOSS. I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK TO WORK. I PULLED OUT TO THE DOUBLE LANE HWY TO MAKE MY WAY TO WORK.…
2026-03-20 POWER TRAIN No 0 I'm reaching out to hopefully prevent a horrific situation not only to myself or any other GM owners. My vehicle has be…
2026-03-13 POWER TRAIN No 0 On 03/13/26, I was taking a family trip when all of a sudden my 2021 chevy silverado (with 6.2L v8) began to lose power…
2026-03-13 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle start…
2026-03-12 ENGINE No 0 Random catastrophic engine failure Randomly made a clunk noise and oil pressure dropped to 0. Engine needs replaced
2026-03-11 POWER TRAIN No 0 - What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? High pressure fuel…
2026-03-07 ENGINE No 0 I brought my vehicle to the dealership on March 7, 2026, to address the outstanding safety recall. However, I was infor…
2026-03-07 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a message…
2026-03-04 STEERING No 0 When I started my truck, a "service power steering" error was displayed in my DIC. My power steering lost all control.…
2026-03-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:UREA INJECTION SYSTEM (DEF) No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the messa…
2026-02-27 ENGINE No 0 2021 Silverado LTZ L87 6.2L V8 engine. 49753 mi. February 27th 2026 total loss of power when parking. A few weeks lat…
2026-02-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was a metallic…
2026-02-23 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Master Brake Cylinder failed according to dealership. This however is the second time this issue has occurred. This sys…
2026-02-23 SUSPENSION No 0 On 2-23-2026, while traveling at highway speeds on the freeway, the front upper and lower A-arms (control arms) suffere…
2026-02-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Warranty issue the p1098 code
2026-02-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Yes 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 43 MPH, the message "Brake Failure" was displayed. The …
2026-02-19 POWER TRAIN No 0 UNKNOWN. I have had issues with my vehicle since the purchase. Very subtle in the beginning, then it became more notice…
2026-02-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 P1098 engine coolant control valve Engine light comes on and truck says reduced power. Then went off. Back on again
2026-02-12 ENGINE No 0 On February 12th, the check engine light came on in my 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the L87 6.2 L engine. The follow…
2026-02-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 My 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, with approximately 84,000 miles, experienced a premature and catastrophic transmission fai…
2026-02-06 POWER TRAIN No 0 A recall repair was performed on my vehicle at approximately 157,000 miles. Approximately 4,000–5,000 miles later, the …
2026-02-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard an object being…
2026-02-05 ENGINE No 0 As I was driving my 2021 Chevrolet z71 pick up I had a warning light appear on the dash indicating the safety traction …
2026-02-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 2021 Silverado tailgates often stop working due to a faulty, corroded electronic switch caused by water intrusion. A ma…
2026-02-04 ENGINE No 0 My vehicle has been at the dealership since February 4 due to a transmission failure involving the valve body, which is…
2026-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 I just bought this truck off a used car lot certified dealer and I noticed the engine light on then the truck would hes…
2026-02-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The tailgate release switch is randomly operating, allowing the tailgate to drop. This has happened at highway speeds (…
2026-02-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 On January 3, 2026, I started the truck, but it would not go into gear when I put into drive; I then attempted to put i…
2026-02-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Sherrod truck with the 6.2 engine came apart (blew up) driving down the interstate at 65 m…
2026-01-30 STEERING No 0 See attached document for complaint.
2026-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The vehicle has an electric tailgate lock switch failure/defect. The tailgate unlocks on its own and pops open while dr…
2026-01-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000…
2026-01-27 WHEELS No 0 Starting back in June 2025 Loss of engine power multiple times. Many times almost hit from behind as I turned onto a hi…
2026-01-26 POWER TRAIN No 0 Good morning, While driving and starting my Chevy Silverado 1500 with 3.0 durmax it will suddenly go into a “limp mode”…
2026-01-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Noticed when pressing tailgate release button manually it would not open but would if fob used. However tailgate opens…
2026-01-24 STEERING No 0 Ignition key fails to release from column lock. It will return to accessory position but not full return for release. …
2026-01-23 POWER TRAIN No 0 On a very cold day in January I left work to head home in 4-high. Just before I got on the highway, the truck did a har…
2026-01-20 POWER TRAIN No 0 Went to put the truck in gear and it will not move the Chevy dealership saids it needs a new transmission and I see tha…
2026-01-16 ENGINE No 0 Lights appeared on dash, brought to the dealership. Dealership states engine damage due to valve train and a remanufact…
2026-01-16 ENGINE No 0 6.2L L87 V8 engine experienced catastrophic engine failure do to lifter failure and a cylinder 8 misfire. Causing addit…