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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet 4500HD? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2021 Chevrolet 4500HD has 2 recalls in this group: a brake sensor fire risk and steering lock nuts that may break. The brake sensor recall carries a park-outside instruction, making its unresolved status particularly relevant to storage arrangements. NHTSA received 1 unverified owner complaint, categorized under engine, with 1 fire, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries reported. That complaint does not by itself establish a connection between the reported fire and either listed recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify brake sensor recall completion and park-outside instructions.
- Request steering lock nut recall repair records.
- Ask about any engine fire and resulting repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Chevrolet 4500HD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Medium-Duty Trucks Brake Sensor Fire Risk · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Trucks Steering Lock Nuts May Break | Equipment | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | None found |