2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 5% of the 88 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.
“I opened my passenger front door to load and the tailgate opens and closes by itself but doesn’t and remains open. I physically shut the tailgate and it opened again by itself. I started my truck to see if it would stop. It didn’t stop until I put my truck in reverse to back out of the garage. After I backed out and the tailgate stopped open. I closed it and the tailgate will not open by pressing the button on the tailgate. It will open if I use my key fob.”
NHTSA complaint #11767859, filed 2026-09“The tailgate opens by randomly. I was in a CVS parking lot walking towards my car and saw the tailgate open without any commands. A young kid running towards his mother's car was just able to avoid running into it and getting 'clotheslined'. Another vehicle found it necessary to drive around the tailgate protruding from the parking spot. I have been finding the tailgate down multiple times, and thought I may have left it open even when I was sure I didn't. I also shut my tailgate recently and noticed I have a large dent in the tailgate itself when I closed it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660456, filed 2025-05“Tailgate. Yes it can be inspected. It opens and closes randomly , I was going on to the freeway for work when I suddenly received a notice that the tailgate was opening. when I pulled over the gate was open and all the contents were at the end of the truck bed, power saws and equipment almost flew out into traffic! I then called the dealer who told me there was a recall and to bring it in, so I did and when I pulled in the service department the tailgate opened upon entering service area. After about 20 minutes he tells me that mine is not covered. Warranty ran out! And not on that Vin#. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581794, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11022868May 8, 2025This informational bulletin provides information on Anti-Chip Coating Appearance.
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11015605Mar 4, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.
- 11015146Feb 22, 2025This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the outside rearview…
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014579Feb 19, 2025This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Diagnostic Tips For Park Assist Off Message / Unwanted Or False Park Assist Alerts / No DTCs.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11013352Jan 23, 2025This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting trailer hitch receiver in the gooseneck hitch ball.
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 19% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
30 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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 28, 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