2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 latches & locks problems
Owners reported latches & locks problems in 15 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the latches & locks complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the tailgate was heard opening. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate independently unlatched. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times during the snow season. Additionally, the contact stated that due to the tailgate independently unlatching, damage was caused to the center of the tailgate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Engine 448 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 237 complaints
- Electrical system 113 complaints
- Brakes 45 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Body & structure 29 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
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