More recall homework
2021 Chevrolet Silveradohas more recalls listed.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2021 Chevrolet Silveradohas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2022 Chevrolet Silveradomay cost less to fuel.
Short answer: Silverado needs more recall homework, Silverado has more complaint activity, Silverado has more severity reports and Silverado has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2022 Chevrolet Silverado | 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 6 | 8 | Silverado has 2 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 536 | 729 | Silverado has 193 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 9 / 5 / 9 / 0 | 16 / 11 / 11 / 0 | Silverado has 15 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 5 | 17 | Silverado has 12 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 3 | 3 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 339 | 274 | Silverado has 65 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 28 | 51 | Silverado has 23 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 8 | 9 | Silverado has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Silverado has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 18 combined MPG | 17 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $3,300 | $3,500 | Silverado about $200 less |
| Safety-rating records | 6 | 6 | Similar |