Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Seven problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2021 Silverado 1500.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2026

Right bank collapsed lifter. This is the 3rd time in 5 years this has happened same side same lifter. Loss of power engine shakes the whole truck. Also electronic emergency brake won't release automatically and engages when driving. This has happened when I first bought the truck in Mar 2021, again in Nov 2024 and currently at antelope valley Chevrolet on Mar 20 2026 for the same thing.

2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2025

The brake stopped working. I just bought the car two months ago.

3 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2025

Once I disengaged the auto stop on my vehicle, I would accelerate from a stop and I would loose my brakes. This happened several times. I took it to the shop and was told it was fine. Finally, one day I was descending on an overpass, disengaged my auto stop and my brakes were complete failure, even my emergency brakes, my check engine light engaged (the code read emissions issue). Was able to stop in a field, get it back to the dealership to find out I lost the master break cylinder but no indication on prior visits. The truck, check engine light will spontaneously start blinking but hold no codes. I have had it routinely serviced and it will overheat and oil will run hot but mechanics find no issues.

4 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2025

While driving, the emergency brake engages and locks the car up coming to a complete stop mid driving (on highway!). This has happened 3 times now, took it into dealer, they did a computer update and released. It has since happened again, with my child in the car!.

5 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

I was driving 60mph and went to accelerate a little bit more and my lifters went out and stated clicking.

6 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2024

While driving down a major, extremely dangerous highway [xxx] in pasco county, FL) my truck randomly shut off (with zero warning, no check engine lights, nothing) thankfully, I was already in the right hand lane and managed to coast into a gas station. At 60, 375 miles on my 2021 truck I was 352 miles outside of the powertrain warranty, so I had my truck towed to the closest chevy dealership to see if they would good-will the warranty. They (chevy) reported to me that there was a rod-knock with an estimate of $17,203. 52 to rebuild the motor. I would also have to pay approximately $2000 (10 hrs of labor) for tear down of motor to even see if gm would possibly pay out anything on warranty. I am the only owner of this truck since day 1. I have every oil change record that was done as specified by the manufacturer. I have no means of transportation at this time. My truck is available for inspection. I am also unable to take out any other vehicle loans while I am forced to pay for a truck that now, has no motor. Also, I went in for a recall of a software update for the forward collision system. Previous to the dealerships update, the system was working fine. After the update, the collision system no longer works. This is greatly affecting my ability to work, and function as a member of society. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

7 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2024

When I am driving over 40mph and accelerate my breaks lock up. It's almost like I hit something really hard. It has done this at 70 mph and almost cause an accident behind me. My truck doesn't have automatic emergency braking on it. I have read a form a lot of people are having this same issue with this year and make.


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