2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

6 safety recalls, 89 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

6Recalls
89Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recall list

Power Train recall

24V-797
October 24, 2024 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Safety risk
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

24V-060
February 1, 2024 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Park outside21V-758
September 29, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Safety risk
Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.

Tires recall

21V-578
July 29, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
Safety risk
An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780.

Seat Belts recall

20V-811
December 23, 2020 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Safety 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 risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Seat Belts recall

20V-792
December 17, 2020 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Safety 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 in a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owner complaints

89 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train30
Electrical System17
Service Brakes12
Engine8
Latches/Locks/Linkages8
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Unknown or Other6
Structure4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Tires2

Recent complaints

October 27, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

When leaving work my truck would crank but not start. Started searching fixes on the internet. I found many people talking about a known issue with the fuel pump control module. Called the dealer and the dealer already knew of this issue in my year model truck. I purchased the fuel pump control module and fixed the problem. I purchased this module at full price because there is no recall on my VIN number. One week later a coworker had the same issue on his 2024 truck and his truck was covered under warranty.

October 6, 2026Power TrainForward Collision Avoidance

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 time the stator and the torque converter were replaced in September/October of 2025. it was in dealership approx. 6 weeks for the repairs. Since that time i have had the vehicle roll forward when in reverse and pedal depressed, I have had hard shifts when shifting into gear at a stop, severe enough to lurch the truck forward and break traction....i have started having three to four downshifts very a

September 29, 2026Structure

I opened my passenger front door to load and the tailgate opens and closes by itself but doesn’t and remains open. I physically shut the tailgate and it opened again by itself. I started my truck to see if it would stop. It didn’t stop until I put my truck in reverse to back out of the garage. After I backed out and the tailgate stopped open. I closed it and the tailgate will not open by pressing the button on the tailgate. It will open if I use my key fob.

September 29, 2026Engine

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the engine was blown causing complete engine failure. The engine was replaced under warranty, but the failure reoccurred. The warranty company inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

September 23, 2026Power Train

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 certified repair shop. After review of truck, the mechanic called and said the output shaft of the transmission broke. The mechanic called GM and asked if there was any financial assistance for this problem and they said no. He ordered a transmission through GM, and we had to pay for transmission upfront. The amount was 6627.05. Since then as we researched, we found out that GM has a Goodwill assistance

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 2WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recent, filed October 24, 2024, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (30 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.