2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500

Recalls

1 recall names the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Switch/sensor/float

  Jun 12, 2025NHTSA 25V39000062,468 vehicles

  General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

  Remedy

  Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• May 30, 2023CA
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD); Manufacturer Recall Campaign Number: N222375270 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the…

  The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD); Manufacturer Recall Campaign Number: N222375270 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• May 2, 2023CA
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: N222375270 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…

  The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: N222375270 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011996This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative.
• 11011991This informational bulletin advises the technician of how the Soot information has changed from grams to percentage.
• 11011989This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11011900This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 11011805This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
• 11011709This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 11011205This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 11010576This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
• 11010545This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S).
• 11010495This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 11010493This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 11010491This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11010490This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 11010488This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 11010421This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 11010418This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Caused by Tires.
• 11009764This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
• 11009760This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 11009756This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 11009532This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009118This Preliminary information communicates information on adding RPO UF3 Fast Idle to a vehicle.
• 11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 11009039This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 11009037This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
• 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 11008906This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 11008898The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
• 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 11007721This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
• 11007718This service bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF system contamination.
• 11007430This service bulletin provides information on 6.6L Duramax Possible Oil Leak Path Information.
• 11007429This informational bulletin advises the technician of how the Soot information has changed from grams to percentage.
• 11007211This Preliminary information communicates Some customers may comment on a vibration while driving.The cause of the condition may be that the wheel and tire assemblies require Road Force balance. Please open a Tac case and provide the following information. Check the valve stems are they pointing at each other (lined up)? What wheels is the vehicle equipped with steel or Aluminum? What brand are the tires goodyear or Continentals? Then follow bulletin 21-NA-270 for repair information
• 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 11007155This informational bulletin advises the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the tech did not properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged by the tech.
• 11007154This service bulletin provides a diagnostic aid procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 11007150This informational bulletin provides information on higher than expected oil consumption.
• 11007147This bulletin provides information on common diesel engine tick noises and how they are considered part of normal operation and no parts should be replaced for these normal operating conditions.

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