2021 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Feb 12, 2026Crash risk2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 other models — Power Train
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
26V083000 · 1K units · General Motors, LLC
- Apr 24, 2025Crash risk2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2021–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
25V274000 · 598K units · General Motors, LLC
- Oct 24, 2024Crash risk2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 9 other models — Power Train
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 cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
24V797000 · 463K units · General Motors, LLC
- Dec 16, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019–2021 GMC Sierra 1500 — Tires
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
21V985000 · 626 units · General Motors, LLC
- Dec 23, 2020Crash risk2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA, 2021 Chevrolet Blazer and 15 other models — Seat Belts
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 may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
20V811000 · 470 units · General Motors, LLC
- Dec 17, 2020Crash risk2019–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2020–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 6 other models — Seat Belts
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 frame in the front-row center seating position.
20V792000 · 624K units · General Motors, LLC
- Nov 5, 2020Crash risk2020 Buick Enclave, 2020 Cadillac XT5, 2020–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 3 other models — Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
20V684000 · 8K units · General Motors LLC