What NHTSA's records show for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 858 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (399), Power Train (244), Electrical System (113). 20 complaints mention a crash and 12 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 858 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (399), Power Train (244), Electrical System (113). 20 complaints mention a crash and 12 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns and 858 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (399), Power Train (244), Electrical System (113). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V083000, February 2026) covers the Power Train. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
8
Owner complaints
858
Complaints mentioning a crash
20
Complaints mentioning a fire
12
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Engine
399
Power Train
244
Electrical System
113
Engine and Engine Cooling
60
Service Brakes
44
Steering
43
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V083000 — Power Train (February 2026): General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control…
NHTSA #25V274000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (April 2025): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft…
NHTSA #24V797000 — Power Train (October 2024): 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…
NHTSA #21V985000 — Tires (December 2021): General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels,…
NHTSA #21V495000 — Air Bags (July 2021): General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.
NHTSA #20V811000 — Seat Belts (December 2020): 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,…
NHTSA #20V792000 — Seat Belts (December 2020): 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…
NHTSA #20V684000 — Tires (November 2020): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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