2021 Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck

VIN: 3GCNWAEF5MG280684  |  2021  |  General Motors LLC  |  SILAO, MEXICO

2021 Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck — 5.3L 8 Cyl, 4x2, Automatic. Pickup.

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⚠ 12 recall campaigns (very high) ⚠ 983 owner complaints (high) ⚠ No NHTSA crash-test rating available ⚠ Low GHG score (3/10) ✓ VIN fully verified
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  • Type: TRUCK
  • Body: Pickup
  • Plant: SILAO, MEXICO
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NHTSA Recalls

12 Recall Campaigns
  • General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet...
  • General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet...
  • General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet...
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Owner Complaints

983 filed with NHTSA
  • Vehicle braking does not work- since new- dealer said...
  • I opened my passenger front door to load and...
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Fuel Economy

17 MPG Combined
  • City: 15 MPG
  • Hwy: 21 MPG
  • Combined: 17 MPG
  • Fuel: Gasoline

Vehicle Overview

VIN 3GCNWAEF5MG280684 Model Year 2021
Make Chevrolet Model Silverado
Trim Work Truck Series 1500
Body Style Pickup Vehicle Type TRUCK
Doors 2 Seats Not reported by manufacturer
Seat Rows Not reported by manufacturer Drive Type 4x2
Fuel Type Gasoline Transmission Automatic
Engine 5.3L 8 Cyl Manufacturer General Motors LLC
Plant Location SILAO, MEXICO Country of Origin MEXICO

VIN Breakdown

Position 1 — WMI Region 3 → Mexico
Position 2 — Manufacturer G → General Motors LLC
Position 3 — Vehicle Type C → TRUCK
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor NWAEF → Silverado Work Truck
Position 9 — Check Digit 5 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year M → 2021
Position 11 — Plant Code G → SILAO, MEXICO
Positions 12–17 — Serial 280684 → Production sequence

Engine & Powertrain

Engine Model L82 - DI, ALUM, GEN 5, VAR 1
Cylinders 8 Cyl Displacement 5.3 L
Displacement CC 5300.0 Displacement CI 323.42584370208
Drive Type 4x2
Fuel Type Primary Gasoline

Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact

Fuel Type Gasoline
Combined MPG 17 MPG
City MPG 15 MPG Hwy MPG 21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost $3,800 5-Yr Fuel Cost $19,000
GHG Score 3/10
CO₂ Emissions 523 g/mi Barrels/Year 17.5

Safety & Driver Assistance

ABS Included ESC Included
Traction Control Included TPMS Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn Available Lane Departure Warning Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Keep System Not reported in manufacturer data Blind Spot Monitoring Available
Blind Spot Intervention Not reported in manufacturer data Rear Cross Traffic Alert Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not reported in manufacturer data Parking Assist Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support Not reported in manufacturer data Pedestrian AEB Available
Rear Auto Braking Not reported in manufacturer data Auto Reverse System Included
Daytime Running Lights Included Adaptive Driving Beam Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition Not reported in manufacturer data Auto High Beams Not reported in manufacturer data
Front Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) Side Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags All Rows Knee Airbags Not reported in manufacturer data
Seat Belt Type Manual Pretensioner Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System Hydraulic Steering Location Not reported in manufacturer data

Vehicle Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight 5,190 lbs
GVWR Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) Doors 2

Towing & Utility

GVWR Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type 4x2

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire Size 265/65R18 (OEM ref) Rear Tire Size 265/65R18 (OEM ref)
TPMS Standard (Federal Req.)
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Manufacturing & Identity

Manufacturer General Motors LLC Manufacturer ID 984
Make ID 467 Model ID 1850
Plant City SILAO
Plant Country MEXICO
Vehicle Descriptor 3GCNWAEF*MG GVWR Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Recall & Safety Summary

Total Recalls 12 Recall Status Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns 12 recall campaigns identified VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Chevrolet dealer. ABS Included
ESC Included Traction Control Included

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NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for this 2021 CHEVROLET Silverado. This is common for older, lower-volume, or recently-released vehicles that weren't included in NHTSA's crash-testing program.
21V578000 Jul 29, 2021

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road...

Risk: An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on...

21V758000 Sep 29, 2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV)...

Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free...

20V792000 Dec 17, 2020

SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat...

Risk: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of...

20V811000 Dec 23, 2020

SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500,...

Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC...

24V060000 Jan 2, 2024

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate...

Risk: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of...

Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of...

24V797000 Oct 24, 2024

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve...

Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions...

20V684000 May 11, 2020

TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental,...

21V495000 Jan 7, 2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.

Risk: The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed...

21V985000 Dec 16, 2021

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the...

Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also...

25V274000 Apr 24, 2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine...

Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil,...

26V083000 Dec 2, 2026

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail...

Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may...

25V390000 Dec 6, 2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT

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: 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...

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🔧 Service & Parts for this 2021 Chevrolet Silverado
$1,880/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr) $9,400
Maintenance (5yr) $7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA) $19,000
Depreciation (5yr est.) $11,970

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POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10/06/2026

Vehicle braking does not work- since new- dealer said...

Vehicle braking does not work- since new- dealer said it was funcitioning- sometimes you will get the warning and other times it does not and it never brakes....

STRUCTURE 09/29/2026

I opened my passenger front door to load and...

I opened my passenger front door to load and the tailgate opens and closes by itself but doesn’t and remains open. I physically shut the tailgate and it...

ENGINE 09/29/2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The...

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was...

POWER TRAIN 09/23/2026

Pulling out from a stop sign, a loud bang...

Pulling out from a stop sign, a loud bang came from the transmission, and rear wheels momentarily locked up then truck acted like it was in neutral. Truck...

POWER TRAIN 07/22/2026

My 10L1000 transmission had a catastrophic failure internally which...

My 10L1000 transmission had a catastrophic failure internally which caused it to rough shift, sudden down shifting, not want to shift into gear at all, and high engine...

TIRES 07/16/2026

Wrangler Trailrunner AT LT275/65R20 were on the truck when...

Wrangler Trailrunner AT LT275/65R20 were on the truck when I purchased my new 2021 Chevy 2500. I only have 25K miles on it. I was driving on the...

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 05/28/2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The...

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the electronic tailgate door had erroneously opened and closed and also, moments after turning the vehicle...

SERVICE BRAKES 04/01/2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is...

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The parking brakes were engaged and would not release / yes, it...

Showing 8 of 983 complaints. View all on NHTSA →
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 7,500 mi
Chevrolet recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Current
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Soon
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Soon
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Current
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded

This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.

Estimated depreciation for this 2021 CHEVROLET Silverado based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.

Now
$30,000
+1 yr
$26,400
-12%
+2 yr
$23,400
-22%
+3 yr
$20,400
-32%

Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.

Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.

Insurance
$1,880/yr
19%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
15%
Fuel/Energy
$3,800/yr
39%
Depreciation
$2,394/yr
24%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost $9,824/yr

National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.

6.9
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Rank #12 overall
41 issues / 100 vehicles
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Jul 29, 2021
Sep 29, 2021
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
Jan 2, 2024
Oct 24, 2024
May 11, 2020
Jan 7, 2021
Dec 16, 2021
Apr 24, 2025
Dec 2, 2026
Dec 6, 2025
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Front Tires
35 PSI (typical)
265/65R18
Rear Tires
65 PSI (typical)
265/65R18
Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires

Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.

❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Consider winter tires if driving in snow or ice regions
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Chevrolet Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
Has likely ended
Powertrain
5yr/60k
May still be covered
Corrosion / Rust
6yr/100k
May still be covered
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VIN 3GCNWAEF5MG280684 decodes to a 2021 CHEVROLET Silverado Work Truck, assembled in SILAO, MEXICO.
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NHTSA shows 12 recall campaigns associated with the 2021 CHEVROLET Silverado. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a CHEVROLET dealer with this VIN to check.
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A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a CHEVROLET dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
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Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2021 CHEVROLET Silverado Work Truck is estimated at $25,800–$34,200. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2021 CHEVROLET Silverado gets approximately 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,800.

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