2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

The transmission control valve may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up while driving. Sudden rear wheel lock-up raises the risk of losing control and crashing.

Fix: The dealer will inspect your vehicle and update the transmission control software at no cost to you.

2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual.

The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve.

The 17-inch spare tire that came with the vehicle does not match the accessory wheels, and under certain conditions this can stop the anti-lock brake system from working properly. A malfunctioning ABS raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the spare with a compatible 17-inch spare tire and wheel assembly, add a new spare tire label, and give you a manual insert on which spare to use, all free of charge.

The metal tabs that hold the driver's front air bag cover to its housing may be missing. In a crash, this can stop the air bag from deploying correctly, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the driver's front air bag and replace it if needed, at no charge.

Some seat belts were fastened with incorrect bolts, so the belt may not be properly attached to the car. In a crash, the belt may fail to hold an occupant in place, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the suspect bolts with the correct ones at no cost to you.

The seat belt bracket for the front center seat may not be bolted securely to the seat frame. In a crash, the belt may fail to hold a passenger in that seat properly, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will inspect both sides of the front center seat belt bracket attachments and reassemble them correctly if needed, free of charge.

Some tires were made with a curing error, so the sidewall can break or the tread and belts can separate. A sudden air loss or tread loss makes a crash more likely.

Fix: The dealer will inspect your vehicle and replace any affected tires free of charge if they match the DOT and mold number combinations Continental identified.