Chevrolet · model year 2021
2021 Chevrolet Silverado
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Chevrolet Silverado model years →
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2021 | 2.7 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.7 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.7 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.7 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 20 | 443 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 27 | 383 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 24 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 560 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 530 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 523 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 592 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 523 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 523 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 16 | 547 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 460 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 560 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 16 | 563 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 482 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 19 | 481 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 18 | 494 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 593 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 590 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 533 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 541 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 17 | 513 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 16 | 545 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 593 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 560 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 634 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 18 | 506 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 17 | 523 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 18 | 493 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 17 | 522 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 17 | 533 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 17 | 522 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 16 | 555 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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26V083000 2026-02-12 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
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 and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
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 contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or…
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25V390000 2025-06-12 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.