2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Complaints

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Ozark, MO

    Driving to work my engine failure light came on….the engine immediately sputtered. I immediately drove inside the bay at Ozark Chevrolet. As soon as I pulled in….the technician told me to turn it off and that I wouldn’t be driving it anymore. See my statement for $3,429.15. I have to carry my grandkids in this vehicle. I traded it in on Tundra. And now I find out about the recall. It was the 8cyl engine currently under recall.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - FALL CREEK, WI

    Service Engine Soon lamp illuminated with extremely rough running engine, would barely keep running. Dealer diagnosed misfires on cylinders 1, 3, 7, with cylinder 5 showing the most misfires. Tear down revealed defective lifter on cylinder 5. Repair under warranty included replacing all bank 1 lifters. Mileage of vehicle was 19566 at time of repair

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Martin, TN

    Driving the truck at 45 mph, the engine stalled and the dash had all the lights on showing codes. Had it towed home and called the dealership the next business day. I was told it was the drive belt pulley that had gone bad causing loss of engine power. I had that replaced and the dealership then told me that the lifters were bad. I had to get that replaced because I needed my truck. The dealership had had it for almost three weeks at that point. $1300 to replace a lifter.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Needville, TX

    The repair estimate includes a complete teardown and replacement of the camshaft, 16 lifters, seals, bolts, gaskets, and associated components. The full cost breakdown is: Labor & Parts Subtotal: $11,402.78 Shop Fees & Tax: $467.13 Total Estimate: $11,869.91 Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. it has been inspected by a chevrolet dealership and they gave us the above estimate to repair it. The vehicle powered down while driving on the freeway. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives, only by the chevrolet dealership service department. No, there were no warning signs prior to it powering down on the freeway. When it stopped producing power needed, the engine light came on as well as emergency brake light. This issue started on the freeway on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The vehicle is only 4 years with only 130,000 miles and one that has been properly maintained. We believe this failure is not due to neglect or wear, but rather a known manufacturing defect.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Hartford, MI

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, the oil pressure message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Wallisville, TX

    I purchased this truck 3/20/2025. I have since realized it wasn't me doing something wrong. The truck hesitates and shakes during shifting upon acceleration from a stop and when putting it in park and attempting to turn the truck off it has a message on the display saying "shift to park" and it will not turn off until you repeatedly restart it and play woth the gear shift to get it to register that it's in park. I have made an appointment to take it to the dealership to be looked at. The truck has 75,000 miles on it.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Saint Joseph, MO

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Buena Vista, CO

    The engine rods went bad in the engine and damaged the cam shaft. The vehicle only has 71000 miles on it. The resulting repairs cost approximately $8000. We have been told by the Chevy dealer doing the repairs and also the dealer we bought the truck from that this is a known problem and they have had several vehicles with the 5.3L engine that have needed this same repair.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Fontana , CA

    While driving, engine stop and dash had message to put in neutral and hit start button to restart, but dash would gest go dark and did not restart. Vehicle towed to Wilson and Bell Automotive. After get engine reset I was told engine has loud knocking sound and needs to be replaced. I been going to this shop for over 30 years and trust there description. New engine was ordered. Then found out several days later that GM is going to recall my vehicle 2021 Silverado 1500 6.2 engine due to engine failure.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - St Joseph, MO

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The instrument panel was illuminated with several unknown service lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the lifters had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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