CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Recalls

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 6 recalls covering 2017 through 2021 model years, with the most serious being a roof-rail airbag inflator defect on 2018-2019 models where the inflator end cap or sidewall can rupture and send metal fragments or compressed gas into the cabin. On 2020-2021 models equipped with a 17-inch spare tire paired with 18- or 20-inch road tires, the size mismatch can prevent the anti-lock brake system from independently controlling the rear wheels, reducing stopping ability in emergency situations. The 2020 model year has a separate issue where the hood latch striker wire can fracture and let the hood fly open while driving. On 2019-2020 models, an improperly welded driveshaft joint can cause the driveshaft to separate while moving, resulting in sudden loss of drive power. Going back to the 2017-2019 range, two issues affect trucks with specific options: those equipped with the Duramax 6.6-liter diesel and an optional engine block heater cord can develop an electrical short in the heater cable or its terminals, raising the risk of a fire while the vehicle is plugged in; and those with the optional dual fuel tank can experience rear tank collapse that starves the front tank of fuel, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.