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2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500.

2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500, describing incidents dated March 13, 2026.

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Electrical System 1 complaint

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ODI #11724714 · Filed March 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was pulled over into the right lane. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the front wheels were smoking. Additionally…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500.

Electrical System

ODI #11724714

Incident: March 13, 2026 · Filed: March 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was pulled over into the right lane. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the front wheels were smoking. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact stated that the brake fluid seemed to be boiling. The contact was on a trip, and the vehicle was driven to a campground. The vehicle was later driven to a dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V189000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,300.

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