2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

6 recalls, 104 complaints - 1,201 TSBs

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and caus... Read more

Consequence

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 202... Read more

463,295 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently ... Read more

Consequence

An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer se... Read more

570,434 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not... Read more

Consequence

Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC custom... Read more

3,241 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" ti... Read more

Consequence

An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this r... Read more

86 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts m... Read more

Consequence

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recal... Read more

470 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat fram... Read more

Consequence

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service... Read more

624,216 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

104 total complaints 6 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
ENGINE	11
SERVICE BRAKES	11
POWER TRAIN	10
STEERING	7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
SUSPENSION	4

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

Recently my car has had a series lights come on including 4wd fault, pre-colliosion assist not available, service advance trac, hill start assist warning, and something with the brakes when in reverse. I took it to the dealer and they said it's something electrical that will need parts, and further ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

ABS failure. Dealers keep stating there are no replacement parts available. Also loss of cruise control. Ram is stalling for time. Time to force the issue. They can get the parts made!

Incident date: May 27, 2026

The vehicles Transfer Case Bevel Box Seal) has been leaking fluid. This has been inspected and confirmed by the VW Dealer. There were no warning lights for this issue. The problem was found during oil change and routine maintenance. This issue has occurred twice on this fairly new 2024 vehicle with ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); 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 d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2026

The vehicle is experiencing multiple system malfunctions involving engine performance and electrical components. Symptoms include engine trembling at idle, abnormal ticking and hissing noises, and the vehicle pulling while driving. An independent diagnostic scan performed within 24 hours of purchase... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. The vehicle became disabled two weeks after purchase, and was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

Good Morning, Ms. Edds My name is [XXX] . I spoke to you a few years back in regards, to a vehicle I had. Well, today I am writing about another situation . I have a 2020 Ford F250 vin [XXX] . Since purchasing this vehicle, I have had recall after recall on it and getting nowhere with Ford Motor C... Read more

Incident date: Nov 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to decelerate as intend... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

2018 KTM 690 Duke fuel tank shape has warped and the fuel filler neck gasket no longer seals the filler neck to the tank so that fuel spills out the top of the fuel tank. This same issue was addressed for the 2016-2017 model year KTM 690 Duke under NHTSA Campaign Number 17V388000. The result of this... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

Door latches seize in cold temperatures. If you can get the door open, it won't latch when you close the door. I must hold the door shut and lock the door for it to latch. Then, the handle becomes incredibly difficult to pull and open the door. I have pulled out only to be alerted that my door was o... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

Vehicle made thunking noise when driving over uneven surfaces such as bumpy roads, speed bumps, or railroad tracks. Diagnosis at Tesla service center showed front upper control arms assemblies (left and right), lower lateral link, and front lower compliance link (left and right) required replacement... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

I've noticed a decrease in power. My car won't go over 40 miles an hour; 3,000 Rpms. There had been no warnings prior or any engine codes that had popped up. I'm not sure why it started happening.

Incident date: Dec 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while in reverse(R); the rear-view camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact later received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V611000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the rec... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2025

Transmission slipping and won’t go in reverse

Incident date: Nov 26, 2025

e vehicle is burning approximately 2 quarts of oil every month with no external leaks. This indicates severe internal oil consumption, which is a known defect in Hyundai’s Theta II 2.4 GDI engines. I discovered oil inside the VVT solenoid electrical connector and on other wiring, which shows oil i... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly shut off while driving. The vehicle was restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2025

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

I was driving down the freeway and my transmission started slipping and eventually lost power, had to pull over on a 80mph freeway with my 4 kids in the car after turning on my hazard lights and wait for my husband to come get us (1 hour, due to how remote We are) he was able to limp the car home, b... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact stated that the rearview camera activated after driving for an extended period. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V95100... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2025

While I have had no issues so far, the recall has been in place since September 2024, and Nissan has not provided a fix. This is far too long.

Incident date: Nov 7, 2025

The contact's fiancé owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the front, passenger side headrest air bag deployed without impact. The contact stated that the air bag hit the contact's fiancé in the neck. The contact's fiancé had suffered from neck pain as a re... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Oct 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, causing a loss of power and the vehicle to stall. The vehicle also lost power steering and braking functionality. While inspecting under the h... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

I find that vehicles with regen braking which do not activate the brake lights to be extremely dangerous to following vehicles, especially at night, even with proper follow distances. It should be mandated that any deceleration by regen braking/1-pedal driving illuminates the brake light. Some of ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2025

“Road departure mitigation system problem” is the error that comes up on the dash. The error shuts down cruise control and slows the car down unexpectedly. I’ve taken the vehicle to the Honda dealer in Tampa Florida where I purchased it and they will not fix the vehicle. The error is a safe... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mini Clubman. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, the dealer informed the contact that based on the Carfax history report, there was a mileage discrepancy; however, the contact did not have the Carfax information a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected fluids but found no defects with the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2025

Right after purchasing the Wagoneer S, a big red sign and a red wrench showed up on the dash, saying electrical issues. It happened every day. The car stopped in the middle of the road and did not want to move until I shut it off and turned it on again. Sitting in the garage the car would not go in... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

Purchased vehicle almost a year ago with Mobile dealership telling me they were unable to have air bags replaced due to lack of parts from manufacturer. I have been in contact every few months with local dealership (Mullinax in Montgomery, AL) checking on status of recalled airbags. July 2025 I re... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2024

While driving, my entire dash will go black. At times, all warning lights will also light up. There is no way to know how fast I am going since the display shuts down. Heads Up Display also goes out with warnings as well. With all warning lights coming on, there is no way to know if there is tru... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2025

No oil change light, no engine light. Excessive Oil consumption engine Metal to metal brakes

Incident date: Feb 14, 2025

No oil change light, no engine light. Excessive Oil consumption engine Metal to metal brakes

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V170000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue; however, the contact was informed that the recall information ... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2025

Two (2) times (6-weeks apart) while on Freeway, loss of power and some shaking occurred, making it difficult to bring vehicle to a safe stop. Vehicle has only 80k miles, low for a Lexus brand. Other cars moving at freeway speeds made it more dangerous to stop vehicle safely without getting hit. Fail... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2025

April 2023 experienced loss of power and eventually would not start at all. (8k miles) Was at the dealer for just over 3 months and had motor replaced. April 2025 valve body on the transmission went out and was at the dealer a week and a half. (15K miles) Currently experiencing loss of tailgate func... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the “Service Transmission Now” warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the warning light and a message indicated that the transmission would stop shifting soon. The vehicle... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

Sudden engine failure while driving on highway with immediate loss of power. Engine failure was due to blown head gasket from failure in sealed coolant system. Engine failure occurred prematurely at 84k miles. Honda allegedly is aware of this failure in their system, and has not addressed it. Safety... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2025

I am noticing intermittent issues with ADAS with all the following errors pop up at once. The issue comes on randomly and goes back to normal randomly. * Adaptive Cruise Control problem * Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem * Lane Keep Assist Problem * Road Departure Mitigation System Probl... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

The sunroof deflector tabs broke off and jammed the sunroof open. The sunroof is loose and I don’t feel safe driving the vehicle because it may dislodge and become a projectile.

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

I have had my car jumped twice in the last 7 days. Today I will be replacing the battery with AAA. Is there a recall on my vehicle? I saw an article there is a recall for starting issues and the coils. Please advise. Thank you.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

The epoxy that attaches the hood brackets and the grill to the body is failing. Both hood brackets have come loose, the bracket on the passenger side came loose and fell off of the motorhome on the road and the driver side bracket came off and I noticed it before it fell completely off. Two of the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Volvo C30. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter shifted out of gear independently. No dealer or independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2025

1. Fuel pump module and engine crankshaft. 2. For the fuel pump module, the engine may not start or can stall while driving; increasing the risk of crashing or injury. For the engine crankshaft, the connecting rod bearing can prematurely wear and seize, causing engine damage. The damaged engine may... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

At 9,900 miles my safety camera system failed which disabled the cruise control and all safety features that used the camera. Car was out of service for nearly two weeks and subsequently fixed by the dealer under warranty at no charge. At 11,300 miles I was driving on an interstate highway in the ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH on a snowy hill road, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the ABS independently enabled, the vehicle jerked and veered off the road. The rear passenger side of the vehicle crashed into multipl... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 11, 2025

on Tuesday 11/19/2024 i went to my car and saw that a lot of fluid had leaked out of it. i went to start my car and when the car came on the gas tank was empty, but i had just filled the tank up the day before and parked it. on monday the 11/18/2024 i had put gas in the tank. so on tuesday when i ha... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2025

My 2020 Honda Pilot steering wheel locks or sticks while driving, which terrifies me. After researching the problem online, I found that 2020 Honda vehicles have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect in the steering gearbox assembly. My vehicle is NOT on the list. Please advise. Thank ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2025

6-8in windshield crack on passenger side, near the bottom just above defrost vents. No apparent trauma to the windshield in that area. No indication that there was a crack forming otherwise; appeared seemingly overnight. Have not yet reported to insurance, dealer, or mfg. I have seen that there was... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 4WD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

1,201 manufacturer communications from 556 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	186
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	174
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	162
100000 POWER TRAIN	98
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	56
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	52
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	33
200000 WHEELS	30

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The informational bulletin advises the tech to use the glow plug bore cleaner to reduce the chance of soot building up on the glow plug causing a premature failure.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Customer Satisfaction Program. As a remedy for Safety Recall N232426400, certain vehicles had the liftgate exterior release switch assembly disabled. This Customer Satisfaction Program provides the final repair to restore the function of

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to re-torque the leaf spring u bolts to correct a condition of Clunking Noise from Rear of Vehicle (Re-torque Leaf Spring Bolts).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with clearing DTC: C15DD and how to rest the average release time to clear DTC.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarily on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without R

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarly on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnosti

118410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary information communicates information on how to disable the Side Blind Zone Detection and Park Assist systems when a customer removes the pickup box from the vehicle to install an aftermarket bed or body.

118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagemen

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the calipe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

190000 TIRES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" w

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with certain ISO updates on Apple 15 phones and advises customer to update their phone to the lastest ISO update.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on installing Regular Production Option Code 9L7 Up-fitter Auxiliary Switches. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitte

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the minor tailgate will not open due to an aftermarket device installed on the vehicle.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary information communicates that the tool for the HD transfer cases to install the input seal during a repair is incorrect and a new tool is in development.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2020 - 2022 Silverado and Sierra Equipped with Diesel Engine Setting DTCs P20BB or P20C3.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2020 - 2022 Silverado and Sierra Equipped with Diesel Engine Setting DTCs P20BB or P20C3.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a Diagnostic Tip for Noise, Vibration, and/or Harshness Issues/Clunk Noise Heard During Coast Down Event after the transfer case was removed from the transmission and reinstalled during a recent repair.

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen. While this is a customer dissatisfier, it does not pose a safety concern due to the fact that the customer will st

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Preliminary information provides information to the technician on installing a roof beacon light. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitter Integration Bulletin 157. The information can be found a

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips when trying to root cause a SES MIL with DTC's B2B0D and B2B0E. Main cause is aftermarket electrical devices spliced into the ignition main fuses.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

THE PRELIMINARY EVAULATION IS BEING UPGRADED.DURING THE EA ODI WILL LIMITITS INVESTIGATION TO ONLY THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYTEMS.VACCUUM BRAKE BOOSTER VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.ODI HASEXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE EA TO INCL... Read more

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

103 Total Recalls

5,008 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

266 Reported Crashes

136 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	7	View
2025	1	44	View
2024	4	208	View
2023	1	70	View
2022	3	129	View
2021 (current)	6	104
2020	10	139	View
2019	7	104	View
2018	5	70	View
2017	5	69	View
2016	5	157	View
2015	6	245	View
2014	2	52	View
2013	3	71	View
2012	3	70	View
2011	4	128	View
2010	5	27	View
2009	5	79	View
2008	4	226	View
2007	3	253	View
2006	1	218	View
2005	1	337	View
2004	2	431	View
2003	2	561	View
2002	3	408	View
2001	1	379	View
2000	3	156	View
1999	2	95	View
1998	2	82	View
1997	2	74	View
1996	0	2	View
1995	0	6	View
1994	0	7	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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