2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Spare Tire Recall (21V578)
General Motors, LLC · 86 vehicles · Reported July 29, 2021
General Motors, LLC is recalling 86 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles. Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging. An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V578 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V578000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N212329780 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 29, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 |
| Units affected | 86 |
| Component | Tires > Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire |
| Safety risk | An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in recall 21V578?
Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
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 tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Silverado 2500 with recall 21V578?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Silverado 2500 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the temporary and emergency spare tire, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V578?
Recall 21V578 covers 86 vehicles: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2021 GMC Sierra 2500.
NHTSA lists 86 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 |
| 2021 | GMC | Sierra 2500 |
What is the fix for the Silverado 2500 spare tire recall?
Yes. Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge.
Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780.
When was recall 21V578 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 21V578 to NHTSA on July 29, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2021 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V578000. |
| October 18, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 63 months ago. If your Silverado 2500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Silverado 2500 is part of recall 21V578?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V578 is open on your Silverado 2500, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V578000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Silverado 2500 owners do about recall 21V578?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V578000 applies to your Silverado 2500.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any temporary and emergency spare tire symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Silverado 2500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 21V578 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 137 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: 86 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 GMC Sierra 2500: 51 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Wrangler Trailrunner AT LT275/65R20 were on the truck when I purchased my new 2021 Chevy 2500. I only have 25K miles on it.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11750813, filed July 16, 2026
LT245/75R17 I bought these tires on Walmart. com June 2021 and had Walmart install with road hazard and lifetime balance, I returned to Walmart in April 2022 and was told I had a defective tire, that it was coming apart, I can see the fibers around the issue area and soft spongy for approximately 14…
2021 GMC Sierra 2500 owner, ID, NHTSA complaint 11462517, filed April 27, 2022
Can recall 21V578 make my Silverado 2500 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this temporary and emergency spare tire recall means their Silverado 2500 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V578
Is the 21V578000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Silverado 2500 is part of recall 21V578000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V578000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet, GMC. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.