2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Complaints

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Orange City , FL

    Truck ENGINE completely SHUT down while driving on a high traffic road in my area. Had vehicle towed to my dealer for inspection.

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Desoto, TX

    I am reporting a safety concern that I believe should be included in an existing or expanded recall for the Chevrolet Silverado. The issue involves engine replacement due to metal shaving being found in oil & brake failure, which occurred on 05/01/2025 The problem with the brakes occurred while I was in heavy traffic in Dallas, Texas multiple times, resulted in multiple near-accident experiences that day. The truck has been diagnosed by a mechanic, at the Chevy dealership and I believe this defect poses a serious safety risk and may be affecting other Silverado vehicles outside the current recall scope. I have driven the vehicle to Chevy and stayed in constant contact with the dealership, had diagnostics done, but the issue has not been resolved. am requesting that the NHTSA investigate whether this issue warrants inclusion in the current recall or a new safety campaign. I have on had this vehicle less than 2 years and I put less than 70K miles on it. I purchased it from vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington, TX

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Desoto, TX

    Metal shavings were found in my oil after the check engine light came on a day before I took it in. The day that I took it in my brakes limited the speed of my truck to 43 mph due brake malfunction. The dealership called and told me that they recommend engine replacement due to the metal shavings found in the oil. I can give more in depth info as I receive it but I just wanted to alert Chevy that my vehicle is doing the same thing that the others are getting recalled for.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Yuma, AZ

    Engine starting shaking while driving and lost power. With only 33000 miles on engine.

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Chandler, AZ

    While driving about 75 miles an hour, when the gear was shifting back-and-forth between about seven and eight, there was a loud bang. It happened again with a bang that was not as loud. Something with the transmission. Only have 36k miles on it.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Shreveport, LA

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and the contact noticed an unusual clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with camshaft failure. The contact was informed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice within a month due to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact had requested a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Flat Rock, MI

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound. The contact exited the freeway and continued driving 40 MPH; however, the vehicle stalled, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that piston #4 valve had seized, causing damage to the push rod. The dealer took the engine apart and replaced the push rod, the valve, and the head gasket. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving 70MPH. The vehicle was towed to Team Hodges, INC. Chevrolet (2265 M-76, West Branch, MI 48661), where it was diagnosed that piston #8 valve had seized, causing damage to the camshaft. The dealer replaced the valve, the camshaft, and other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related to the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Wilson, NC

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from the engine. The contact also stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the engine was making an abnormal knocking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Detroit, MI

    Batter dies for when it's cool out side and the truck has a brand new battery. The battery has since I've had the truck .replaced the battery last year and it stills die..when it's cool outside..false reading on brakes had them checked twice at the dealer ship .the truck loses power when turning the corner and I makes a loud clunk nose when I drive..

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Cartersville, GA

    My engine is out due to the piston rings failing and is at a dealership waiting for a new engine. The engine for this vehicle is on national back order with no ETA in sight. Out of nowhere the low oil light came on and I had to stop immediatley to check it as to make sure nothing happened while I was driving down the road. The dealership that has it has confirmed that the issue was due to the pistons. This vehilce was purchased brand new and has had perfect maintenance performed on it since day one. The dealership has inspected the vehicle. The low oil light first came on in February. I took it straight to a place to have them check it and change the oil again just until I could get it to the dealership a few days later. I was advised to have an oil consumption test done. On the 3rd time, which would have been around 3000 miles, it had already consumed more than a quart of oil. They did a borescope and confirmed that the pistons are bad and because of this the inside of the engine is scored. Now I need a new engine on a vehicle that I've taken perfect care of. I believe that this vehicle should be included in the GM recall with the other 6.2 engines as this is also a 6.2 engine in the same year range. I have included the paperwork from the dealership and my carfax showing maintenance.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE