Three problems related to engine failure 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.
The truck had been driving fine, no dash lights or warning messages appeared. It is available for inspection upon request. My family was at risk if this had happened on the freeway as we had been out just hours earlier. We attempted to start the engine like normal and there was a loud pop or bang and a sound like something dropped and it made loud revving sound never started up again. The initial confirmation by a certified mechanic is to be engine failure. They did not do an in depth diagnosis yet to determine if "the top valves dropped or bottom of the engine connecting rods to the crankshaft". This issue all aligns with the current recall of engine failure as well as the make. Model and year of our truck. But the dealership bruce lowrie Chevrolet says our VIN number does not qualify. Again the issue, make/model and year are all associated with the recall. We are in desperate need for our VIN to be added to the recall as it is fits all the details required.
On June 22, 2026, my chevy silverado was inoperable and had to be towed to the chevy dealership. After a period of examination by the service staff, it was deemed to have experienced catastrophic engine failure. My truck has the 6. 2l engine, but was not included in the original recall. It had just been serviced on 6/19/2026 and was only driven approx. 20 miles to my home. I have a video of what it was doing when I went to leave for work two days later on 6/22 when it wouldn't run without major issues and a burning smell.
Complete engine power loss. I was driving my truck to work. I pulled out to the double lane hwy to make my way to work. As I was excelerating up the hill the engine just stopped, full power loss. Prior to the power loss there were no warning lights or alarms. Engine light was not on. Luckily it was early in the morning and the road was not busy. I was able to coast my truck to the side of the road and later had it pulled to the shop. I was told the engine failed. There was an engine error code p0016. I was told the engine was shot and would be better off replacing. I ws also told this was not covered under the current recall. The estimate to replace is $9500. My truck has 93,xxx miles on it. It is currently at vogels Chevrolet in kiel, WI 53042.