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2021 Chevrolet Silverado

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

13.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,476

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025225 · manufacturer campaign N252494000 / N252494001 / N252494002

24 April 2025

Transport Canada lists: Escalade ESV 2021–2024 · Silverado 2021–2024 · Suburban 2021–2024 · Tahoe 2021–2024 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connecting rods and/or crankshaft components may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 6.2 L V8 gas engine.

Why it matters

An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass the engine inspection, the dealer will replace the oil with a higher viscosity oil, install a new oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and add an insert to the owner's manual.

49,848 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2024060 · manufacturer campaign N232431050

1 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: Zevo 400 2024 · Zevo 600 2023–2024 · Envision 2021–2024 · CT4 2020–2024 · and 15 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. This could also cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to turn off when the vehicle is moving. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

Headlamps and/or DRLs that don't turn on could reduce visibility, make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM)software.

273,306 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2022160 · manufacturer campaign N222359640

31 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2022 · Sierra 2019–2022

What is wrong

This recall is a new notification for owners that purchased a soft or hard tri-fold tonneau cover from a General Motors dealer. On certain trucks, the bed-cover could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects soft and hard tri-fold tonneau covers that were sold as an accessory by General Motors dealers. Note: This recall is related to Transport Canada recalls 2019-494 and 2020-165. If your truck was previously repaired under either of those recalls, it does not require further repair under the new recall.

Why it matters

A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to perform the recall repairs, including adding a tether to prevent the tonneau cover from detaching. Note: Until the recall repairs are completed, you can prevent the chance of the tonneau cover detaching by removing it from your truck and storing it.

1,520 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2021767 · manufacturer campaign N212346510

17 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2021 · Sierra 2019–2021

What is wrong

This recall affects certain trucks equipped with optional 18", 20", or 22" wheels and tires. The spare tire has a smaller diameter than the tires on the truck. As a result, the antilock brake system (ABS) may not work properly on certain road surfaces when the spare tire is installed on a rear wheel position. This could lead to an increase in stopping distance or a loss of control.

Why it matters

Reduced braking or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your truck to a dealer to replace the spare tire and wheel. The dealer will also apply a new spare tire information label over the existing tire label. You will be provided an owner's manual insert that says which spare tire should be used with the wheels and tires on your truck.

14 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020624 · manufacturer campaign N202314670

17 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2021 · Sierra 2019–2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the seat belt brackets for the front-row centre seat may not be properly attached to the seat frame. As a result, the seat belt could detach, and may not work as designed in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the front-row centre seat belt bracket attachments. The dealer will reassemble the brackets correctly, if necessary.

71,484 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2020530 · manufacturer campaign N202319030

6 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2020 · Silverado 2020–2021 · Traverse 2020 · Acadia 2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the tires and replace the ones that have the DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental.

629 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 37% of 115 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
325 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado at 13.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 325 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 31 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,476 in fuel, producing roughly 5,180 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.