2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The parking brakes were engaged and would not release / yes, it is available for inspection How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was in traffic stopped at a train track and…”
filed Apr 1, 2026
“On 01/16/2026, Quirk Chevrolet completed product safety recall N242482680 for the Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire on my vehicle. Shortly after, my vehicle would come to an abrupt stop on its own while driving. This happened twice on my way home and then the third time at home at which point…”
filed Feb 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly…Campaign 21V758000 · Sep 29, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other Silverado 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Silverado 2500 | 37 | 27% |
| 2023 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Silverado 2500 | 10 | 11% |
| 2020 Silverado 2500 | 15 | 15% |
| 2019 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 Silverado 2500 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 Silverado 2500 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 Silverado 2500 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 Silverado 2500 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 Silverado 2500 | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.