2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6% of its 825 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 42,000. There are no related recalls in this area, and owners most often report the tailgate opening unexpectedly.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 46
- 6% of 825
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Tailgate randomly unlatches and drops open while driving, parked, or during unrelated actions like locking or starting the truck.
- Electronic tailgate release triggers on its own, sometimes repeatedly, forcing drivers to stop and re-secure the gate.
- Some owners report the same door key from another Chevy model year opens the 2021 Silverado's locks, raising security concerns.
- A front bumper filler and bracket were found detached and wearing against the panel, requiring body shop repair.
- Owners report the third brake light leaking water into the cab, staining the headliner near the rear glass.
- One owner reported a sharp object between the seat and center console causing an injury requiring stitches.
When 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 8, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tailgate a common problem?
- NHTSA lists 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Silverado 1500, or 6% of its 825 total complaints, and several sample complaints describe the tailgate unlatching or opening on its own.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Silverado 1500 tailgate or body issues?
- No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for Structure & Body on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems show up on the 2021 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 Silverado 1500 is 42,000 miles.
- Did the 2021 Silverado 1500's body problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to Structure & Body complaints for this year, but 3 injuries were reported.
- How does the 2021 Silverado 1500 compare to other years for body complaints?
- The 2021 model's 46 Structure & Body complaints (6% share) is lower than years like 2013 (24% share) and 2011 (14% share), but higher than 2018 (3%) and 2023 (2%).