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SteeringPart report

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 89 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 89 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Brakes: the brakes do not stop the vehicle without excessive pressure to the pedal. Especially carrying a trailer with the exhaust brake & trailer brakes in effect. Takes excessive distance for vehicle to stop. Pedal must be pressed 3/4 to the floor for it to start to apply brakes. It is extremely difficult to stop this vehicle at any speed over 45mph. Have not taken to dealer, was expecting a recall but none until now. Steering: when I turn the steering wheel at low speeds such as backing into a parking spot, there’s a loud squealing noise coming from the engine bay.”

NHTSA complaint #11428269, filed 2021-08

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026215%
2025310%
202464%
202312%
202233%
202122%
202098%
201957%
201824%
201747%
20164637%
20151710%
2014410%
201312%
201248%
201144%
201015%
200947%
200874%
2007136%
20061810%
20052911%
2004164%
2003174%
2002165%
2001195%
20001511%
199922%
199811%
1997813%

Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
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 29, 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