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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500? Check these 6 recalls first
The critical brake module fire risk is the one to treat differently: it is the only recall here that advises parking outside, meaning risk exists even when parked. A second critical recall covers diesel rear wheels that can suddenly lock. Seat belt issues appear twice, as an unsecured center bracket and as wrong bolts. Powertrain leads 84 unverified NHTSA complaints, followed by electrical and service brakes, with one fire and two injuries reported.
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 the brake module fire recall is completed, and ask where the truck has been parked in the meantime.
- Confirm the diesel rear wheel lock-up recall was performed and ask about any rear-end noise or braking oddities.
- Have both seat belt recalls checked, including bolt torque and the center belt bracket.
- 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 Silverado 2500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD Brake Module Fire Risk · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Chevy, GMC and Cadillac diesels: rear wheels can lock | Power Train | critical |
| Chevy and GMC trucks: center seat belt bracket unsecured | Seat Belts | high |
| GM cars and trucks may have wrong seat belt bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| Silverado and Sierra 2500: spare tire can disable anti-lock brakes | Tires | medium |
| Chevy and GMC heavy-duty tailgate can unlatch by itself | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
84 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 17 | None found |
| Brakes | 12 | Yes |
| Latches And Locks | 8 | Yes |
| Engine | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 6 | None found |