2021 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 5 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls, newest first
Oct 24, 2024Power Train, Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 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 may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 888 988 7267, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1 800 462 8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
NHTSA campaign 24V797000 · General Motors, LLC
Feb 1, 2024Latches/locks/linkages, TailgateGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 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 inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
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 a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
NHTSA campaign 24V060000 · General Motors, LLC
Sep 29, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistPark outsideGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 to 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) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.
NHTSA campaign 21V758000 · General Motors, LLC
Dec 23, 2020Seat BeltsGeneral 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, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
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 of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8785, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
NHTSA campaign 20V811000 · General Motors, LLC
Dec 17, 2020Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020 to 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front row center seating position.
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 risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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 charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
NHTSA campaign 20V792000 · General Motors, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2021 GMC Sierra 3500. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.