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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 is brakes. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Silverado 4500 model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
5031 warranty
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    2

Recalls 1

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/floatReported June 12, 2025 · 62,468 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 number 25V390000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 503

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 30, 2023 · Brakes · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: (TBD); Manufacturer Recall Campaign Number: N222375270 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 2, 2023 · Brakes · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: N222375270 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), the federal safety agency Campaign Number: (TBD) 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Questions about the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 2.0 times a typical Silverado 4500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500?

Brakes, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V390000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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