Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 855 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V083000 Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V797000 Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V985000 Spare Tire Incompatible with Accessory Wheels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V495000 Front Driver's Side Air Bag Missing Metal Tabs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V811000 Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V792000 Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V684000 Tires may have been Overcured NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 396 complaints
- Power Train 243 complaints
- Electrical System 113 complaints
- Unknown or Other 74 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 60 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
Of the 855 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 855 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 shows average reliability with significant complaints primarily about the engine and powertrain. Eight recalls and 847 owner complaints indicate recurring issues, particularly with the engine. Limited data makes it challenging to predict other potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$6,000 | common |
| transmission | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system check
- Battery and charging system test
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light
- Brake warning light
- Reduced power warning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.