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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Power train

Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,055 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V083000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 597,571 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V274000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 463,295 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V797000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Tires

An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 626 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V985000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 12 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V495000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 470 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V811000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

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.

The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 624,216 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V792000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Tires

Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss.

The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 7,516 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V684000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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