2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 recalls and problems

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 25V390000.

How the 2021 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jun 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V390000 · 62,468 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes2

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2021 vs. other Chevrolet Silverado 6500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500, the latest from Jun 12, 2025 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (2), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.