2021 Model Year

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
655
Recalls
5
Crashes
15
Severe
35

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V985000 Dec 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V495000 Jul 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V811000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V792000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V684000 Nov 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The low engine powe...

Power Train
Nov 2026

A recall repair was performed on my vehicle at approximately 157,000 miles. Approximately 4,000–5,000 miles later, the transmission failed. The vehicl...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Oct 2026

Good morning, While driving and starting my Chevy Silverado 1500 with 3.0 durmax it will suddenly go into a “limp mode” reducing speed and power. Rece...

Engine
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard an object being dragged underneath the vehicle...

Latches/Locks
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate became inoperable and un...

Power Train
Sep 2026

Not sure of exact date I believe it was right before Thanksgiving. The truck started shuttering and vibrating. It feels like we are driving on a gra...

Engine
Sep 2026

I have a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L engine. I received the recall notice about the loss of propulsion due to a crankshaft issue. The safet...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jul 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notice of an unknown recall in approximately July 2025. The contact stated that...

Engine
Jul 2026

The coolant control valve has failed, my vin isn’t a part of the special coverage for this bad part ( though the same part and model is covered)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jun 2026

Check engine turned on and at the same time the vehicle turned into safety mode abruptly, it slowed down to 10 miles an hour while on the high way and...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 655 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 15 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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