repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 89 owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-578 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has problems
89 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Power train1 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system
12Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
8Latches/locks/linkages
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Forward collision avoidance
2Air bags
149 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 30 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Tailgate: latch
Risk. An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Electric: control module
Park outsideRisk. Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the…
repaired · 2022 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Silverado 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 2500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 safety ratings
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag MalfunctionNo recall
In owners' words
What Silverado 2500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle braking does not work- since new- dealer said it was funcitioning- sometimes you will get the warning and other times it does not and it never brakes. Transmission- i received a letter to bring truck in to have a software update for modulator valve wear....which was performed...since that…
Pulling out from a stop sign, a loud bang came from the transmission, and rear wheels momentarily locked up then truck acted like it was in neutral. Truck was able to drift to side of road. We called our GM dealer, and they told us that our warranty had expired. We had the truck towed to our…
My 10L1000 transmission had a catastrophic failure internally which caused it to rough shift, sudden down shifting, not want to shift into gear at all, and high engine rpm prior to roughly shifting. I took it to the Chevy dealers mechanic the very next business day, only to find out that from the…
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