Engine Failure problems of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

One problem related to engine failure has 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 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2026

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.




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