2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

5 recalls, 56 complaints - 915 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

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

56 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
POWER TRAIN	6
ENGINE	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	5
STEERING	4
SERVICE BRAKES	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
STRUCTURE	2
AIR BAGS	2

Incident date: Aug 13, 2026

On XXX the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was taken to Mayse Automotive Group at [XXX] dealership for the complaint of the key getting stuck in the ignition and unable to remove causing a safety and security risk. Service department found that the transmission control in column needed to be replaced. The ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2026

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

Water entered tailgate through drainage hole in tailgate cap. The water then dripped on the tailgate switch causing it to short out. This short circuit caused my tailgate to open and close randomly without pressing any switches or buttons or key fobs. May tailgate has a small ding it it now from whe... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

DC-DC Converter failed, battery light came on mid-drive and I continued to drive to try and make it to my destination. Car systems started one by one shutting down, first my seat heater then eventually my steering and gas petal. The Vehicle then died and left me stranded in the middle of the road ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

We purchased a 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition in July 2025. On October 7, 2025 we were notified that vehicle is subject to a safety recall [NHSTA Recall No. 25V-668, Toyota Recall No. 25TA12 (Interim Notice 25TB12)] due to improperly welded seat rails. The recall states: "The subject vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

PLAINTIFF: [XXX] [XXX] Phone: [XXX] ] Email: [XXX] ] VS. DEFENDANT(S): 1. [XXX] 2. King Bodyshop [XXX]  Phone: [If known] STATEMENT OF CLAIM (File in Duplicate Plus One For Each Defendant) The Plaintiff sues the Defendant(s) for money owed Plaintiff by Defendant(s); and which is past due ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determin... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

ENGINE BURNING OIL AND BLOWING WHITE SMOKE OUT TAIL PIPES. HAVE TO ADD OIL EVERY 1500 MILES OR SOONER IF TOWING. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE FIRST OIL CHANGE. VEHICLE IS NOW AT 88057 MILES

Incident date: Oct 11, 2024

lighting is not sufficient for seeing far enough ahead on low beam and high beam is more like regular, when turning there is hardly any lighting within the turn making it dangerous in my opinion. i recommend slowing almost to stop before making a turn especially to the right.also i have had to get m... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2025

The vehicle shuts off and throws it in emergency park while im driving or slowing down and will stall this can cause a major accident for me and my kids.

Incident date: Oct 17, 2025

I opened up my sunroof it became lodged, sideways and cracked

Incident date: Oct 17, 2025

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the transmission system of my Ford Fusion, specifically related to the valve body and torque converter. The malfunction of these components causes sudden, unpredictable surges or lunges in acceleration, even when the vehicle is being driven at steady ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera screen independently turned off and on. In addition, the error message indicated to contact the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was no... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2025

On [XXX], I went out to start my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz (SC) to leave work to go home. It was difficult to start, however, it started. As I entered [XXX] , i was nearly rear ended by another car, because my SC lost all acceleration. I turned on my hazards for SAFETY and then began to try to acce... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2025

Incident date: Apr 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who informed the... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked on a slight incline on the road, the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), and the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll backward. The contact... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2024

On at least two occasions the automatic emergency braking system has activated with nothing in front of the vehicle. Several instances when cresting a steep rise in the road the forward collision warning system has activated the "BRAKE" warning light.

Incident date: Jan 21, 2025

2016 Honda Pilot engine failed due to connector rod failure, consistent with limited VIN recall for same model and year. Vehicle was inspected by Capital Honda in Okemos, MI and engine failure diagnosis via connector rod failure Incident was sudden without prior indication of issue

Incident date: Nov 23, 2024

I am experiencing a serious issue with my 2018 Kia Sorento AWD related to the AWD coupling. During normal driving, the vehicle does not perform as expected, and the AWD system feels compromised, making the car unsafe and unreliable. While the vehicle doesn’t stall, it struggles to function properl... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2024

intermittent wipers would not turn off. Took car to dealership and they charged $629.38 to fix a FORD quality issue. Wipers scratch the windshield and cause unnecessary distraction during dry conditions as they would not turn off. This issue (wipers not turning off) occurred after the A-Pillar fle... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2024

Self-leveling shocks are bad just over 70,000, when the vehicle is out of warranty. Contacted Hyundai with no assistance. Did my own research and found that it seems to be a known issue with Hyundai Palisades. [XXX] [XXX] Seems ridiculous that a part so expensive without the option for afte... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's door, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was op... Read more

Incident date: Nov 23, 2024

The Audi Q5 sunroof drain that is intended to keep water out of the vehicle, leaked where water collected and pooled in the car beneath the car liner. The water collected on the "comfort module" and electrical fuse box resulting in immediate electrical failure of several vehicle features/systems in... Read more

Incident date: Nov 23, 2024

I had all recalls taken care of for my new vehicle I purchased yet I am still having issues with the screen going all black and not working when having my cellphone plugged in. Usually it will come back on once I unplug it but not always.

Incident date: Jun 7, 2024

I purchased my 2016 Buick encore from the car dealer name [XXX] in Rochester Michigan. I purchased it in December 20 23 beginning in January when I would change gears the car sounded like the gears were clunking like they were gonna fall out or something. also, the engine hesitates and then excels ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2024

My car says that collision assist, All wheel drive is unavailable and is locked to front wheel drive only.

Incident date: May 26, 2024

After a right turn in a residential street, I pressed the accelerator to progress on the roadway. The truck did not accelerate, so I looked at the tachometer and observed it above 0 and below 1,000 rpm. The engine was running, but unresponsive despite pumping the accelerator. While rolling at 5 ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2021

ABS light would come on when driving periodically on and off. for a few months it felt like brakes were locking up, Steering was very difficult and hard like the steering wheel was locked making it difficult to turn the steering wheel. dashboard components would periodically turn off and restart. w... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2021

Incident date: Jun 6, 2024

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Incident date: Jul 31, 2024

Problem: turn signal based on buttons on the wheel (Tesla removed the stalks) After three months of ownership, I still can't signal in case of emergency, when a fast lane change is required, or when exiting from parking with the wheel turned. Issues: 1. I Can't find the buttons when the wheel is tur... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2024

After getting the recall information about the front crossmember rusting out due to corrosion, I decided to check the rear crossmember on my car. WOW, the rear crossmember is SO much worse than the front one and I’ve read hundreds of similar stories about the exact same thing happening to other Ma... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed dry rot and cracks in the rubber seal around the perimeter of the windshield. Additionally, there were big chunks of the seal missing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic bu... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2024

When my 2019 Traverse High Country is put in park it displays a "Shift To Park" message and a ringing in the vehicle. Have tried to restart the car, shift into gear and back into park to get issue to stop but takes minutes to get car to finally go into park and able to get out and lock.

Incident date: Oct 7, 2021

Window Adhesive Failure Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V571000 Manufacturer Newmar Corporation Components EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE Had to purchase 4 windows from Newmar For the window failures in NHT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2024

Abs module keeps on going out in many rams from 2500 to 3500. Making a alert sound about every 3 seconds making distractive driving I am currently #28 in line for the part in a small town and it's been 2 months now. They need a recall on this. They are being negligent by not saying there is a proble... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated while approaching a stop light at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal stiffened while the contact was attempting to stop the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact ran the red light; however, the brake pedal function returned soon after the fail... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2023

While driving with my wife and kids, on the highway, in the rain a warning message was displayed. The warning stated: steering malfunction, please stop the vehicle!. At which point the power steering locked-up & the engine powered down. As a result, I was unable to steer the vehicle. Thankfully, I w... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

Driving on I75 at 75mph, while trying to adjust the steering wheel, as soon I unlocked steering wheel lock and put the steering all the way to lowest position it just stalled on highway. Lucky enough I was alone and was able to pull over safely. There is seriously something wrong with steering whe... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

Incident date: Jun 30, 2023

I have been notified that my car is recalled. According to your website, long-term heat and humidity makes the airbag more likely to explode. GM as yet is refusing to offer alternative transportation - as recommended by your policies except for brand new cars under 50,000 miles. Yet, by your rese... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sabra Trailer. The contact stated that the driver’s side wall of the trailer had experienced an outward bulge and wrinkling, which extended to the roof section of the trailer. The trailer was taken to the local dealer who discovered that the aluminum side welds... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2022

Incident date: Jun 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the emissions warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was d... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2022

Check engine light came on followed almost immediately with an Onstar warning to service the engine and transmission within 7 days. Took truck to dealer. They diagnosed problem was fuel system contamination. Hole was found on the inner mesh liner of the fuel filter which allowed water and a sludge ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2021

Was driving my 3500 (an 8000# truck capable of towing 20k#) and suddenly the vehicle lost power and steering, forcing me to the shoulder of a curvy mountain road, going downhill. Truck then started blinking lights and telling me to restart. upon restart, the truck would not engage the transmission. ... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

915 manufacturer communications from 428 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	155
350000 EQUIPMENT	137
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	136
100000 POWER TRAIN	80
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	48
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	40
200000 WHEELS	27
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	23

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).

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 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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

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.

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 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.

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".

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

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.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS

118410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

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

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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

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

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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

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.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

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: 1997

REAR AXLE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE

THE SINGLE CONSUMER COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY NHTSA REPORTED AN INCIDENT IN WHICH APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE PRECIPITATED AN UNFOREWARNED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AS THE LEFT REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE.INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT DISCLOSED THAT... THE LEFT REAR DUAL WHEELS HAD JAMMED INTO THE FENDER WELL AS THE AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY.THE NUTS WERE REPORTED MISSING FROM THE TWO U-BOLTS WHICH CLAMP THE REAR AXLE TO THE LEAF SPRINGS.THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE WITH A REPORTED ODOMETER READING OF 397 MILES.NO ADDITIONAL CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE RECEIVED BY THIS AGENCY SINCE THIS PE WAS INITIATED.INQUIRY TO THE MANUFACTURER DISCLOSED NO OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OR FIELD REPORTS OF SIMILAR NATURE, AND THREE WARRANTY CLAIMS WERE IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIALLY RELEVANT.THESE DATA APPLY TO THE 11,499 C/D 30-SERIES VEHICLES SOLD THROUGH MID-FEBRUARY, 1997, FROM THE TOTAL OF 27,385 BUILT AT GM'S FLINT ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE INQUIRY WAS LIMITED TO VEHICLES PRODUCED AT FLINT BECAUSE THE LOW MILEAGE OF THE COMPLAINANT VEHICLE SUGGESTED THAT ASSEMBLY/PRODUCTIION PROCEDURES MIGHT BE A SOURCE OF THE ISSUE.ODI ALSO CONTACTED THE GENERAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION'S FLEET MANAGEMENT OFFICE AND DISCUSSED THE ISSUE.THEY SENT REQUESTS TO ALL OF THEIR REGIONAL FLEET MANAGERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, FOR ANY INFORMATION OR REPORTS OF FAILURES WITHIN THE GSA'S TOTAL FLEET OF SEVERAL HUNDRED TRUCKS. NO INCIDENT REPORTS WERE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THESE INQUIRIES.THE APPLICATION OF PROPER TORQUES ON THE U-BOLT NUTS DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY IS ACCOMPLISHED BY AUTOMATED PNEUMATIC TOOLS THAT REQUIRE THE STATION OPERATOR TO ABSERVE AND MARK THE TORQUED ASSEMBLIES ACCORDING TO A COLOR CODE, AND TO NOTE ANY HIGH- OR LOW-TORQUE CONDITIONS ON AN INSPECTION TICKET.STATISTICAL REPORTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY FASTENING SYSTEM ARE PULLED TWICE PER SHIFT AND REVIEWED BY POWER TOOL PERSONNEL TO ENSURE THAT THE TOOL IS BEING USED AND THAT IT IS PERFORMING PROPERLY TO APPLY TORQUES WITHIN SPECIFIED ENGINEERING TOLERANCES.THE SINGLE CONSUMER COMPLAINT REPORTED FAILURE TO HAVE OCCURRED IN DECEMBER 1996. THE THREE WARRANTY CLAIMS WERE FILED IN NOVEMBER 1996, JANUARY 1997 AND FEBRUARY 1997.THIS TYPE OF FAILURE WOULD LIKELY BE DETECTED AND REPORTED VERY EARLY IN THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, SO IT IS ALSO LIKELY THAT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL WEEKS AS OPPOSED TO A SINGLE PRODUCTION SHIFT, THE LATTER OF WHICH MIGHT INDICATE AN ASSEMBLY TOOL CALIBRATION OF OPERATOR PROBLEM DURING A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME.THE SPREAD OF THE WARRANTY CLAIMS OVER SEVERAL WEEKS, TOGETHER WITH THE SINGLE INCIDENT REPORT, SUGGESTS THAT THESE INCIDENTS WERE OF A RANDOM NATURE, AS OPPOSED TO BEING INDICATORS OF A SYSTEMATIC ERROR IN THE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, OR THE QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES TAKEN.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED, AND THIS PE HAS BEEN CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.Read more

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

104 Total Recalls

1,459 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

79 Reported Crashes

24 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	5	View
2025	1	19	View
2024	3	75	View
2023	1	21	View
2022	3	35	View
2021 (current)	5	56
2020	8	53	View
2019	7	34	View
2018	6	28	View
2017	6	14	View
2016	6	74	View
2015	7	78	View
2014	3	10	View
2013	4	36	View
2012	4	31	View
2011	5	42	View
2010	5	4	View
2009	6	10	View
2008	4	36	View
2007	5	42	View
2006	0	61	View
2005	1	60	View
2004	1	46	View
2003	1	60	View
2002	2	64	View
2001	2	97	View
2000	2	114	View
1999	1	73	View
1998	1	100	View
1997	1	78	View
1996	0	2	View
1994	0	1	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
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SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
EXPRESS	151	838	View

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