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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V390000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Switch/Sensor/Float · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 2025 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 62,468 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N242482680 · Owners notified September 11, 2025
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Manufacturer 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.
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