2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 9% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/ Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11605947, filed 2024-08, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate continuously opened and closed independently. The tailgate open warning light was illuminated. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11648699, filed 2025-03, 74,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the electronic tailgate door had erroneously opened and closed and also, moments after turning the vehicle off the door had erroneously opened. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11740554, filed 2026-05, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the electronic tailgate door erroneously unlatched and continued to open and close. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 32,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11604210, filed 2024-07, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 ( Latches/Locks/Linkages) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 ( Latches/Locks/Linkages) because the bed of the vehicle had been replaced and the recall was no longer applicable. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #11622421, filed 2024-10Related recalls
- 24V060000Feb 1, 2024General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020–2024, GMC Sierra 2500 2020–2024, Sierra 3500 2020–2024 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
30 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology