2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 46 brake complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6% of that year's 825 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 88,915 miles. There are no related brake recalls on file, and the complaint share is lower than most other Silverado 1500 model years.
- Brakes complaints
- 46
- 6% of 825
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 88,915 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report a sudden 'Brake Failure' warning message that limits speed to 43 MPH and can coincide with loss of vehicle control.
- Multiple owners describe a faulty brake control module triggering ABS, ESC, parking brake, and check engine lights together, sometimes with reduced or mushy braking.
- Some owners report the electronic parking brake failing to release, leaving the truck undrivable.
- Several complaints describe a 'Service Trailer Brake System' warning that repeats even after the trailer wiring was checked and found not at fault.
- One owner reported a brake system warning appearing at extremely low mileage, just after purchase, requiring a master brake cylinder replacement.
When 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 1, 2021, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 46 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Silverado 1500, which is 6% of the 825 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2021 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints is 88,915 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage right after purchase.
- Did brake problems cause any crashes on the 2021 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA data links 3 crashes to brake-related complaints for this model year, with no reported fires or injuries.
- Is the 2021 Silverado 1500 worse than other years for brake complaints?
- No. At 6% share of total complaints, the 2021 model year has a lower brake complaint share than most other Silverado 1500 years, such as 2016 at 35% and 2015 at 34%.