2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and problems
8 recalls and 826 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
Truck stalled out while driving as if it had run out of fuel. had to be towed to my house
the engine seized. i tore into the motor to inspect what caused it and it spun a connecting rod bearing on cylinder 1. i have been paying 600 a month on it without being able to drive it since this happened in november of 2024.
According to 2 mechanics- including a body shop - the frame has prematurely rusted due to: tsb 19-na-255 - wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting there's so much damage to a 2021 truck, that it may not survive this winter. the frame welds are breaking due to the lack of frame protection. i asked my dealership, lamoille valley chevrolet 868 vt rt 15e hyde park, vt 05655, on two separate occasio
The contact owns a 2021 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that after activating the 4wd feature, the rear wheels locked up with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed. several unknown parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced safety recall : n242454440; as a possible
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | ||||
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | ||||
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Silverado 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.