What federal records show for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500
Recall campaigns, manufacturer warranty extensions, and consumer complaints recorded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for this model-year. Every figure carries its sample size and the date the records were read.
Federal records · buyer verification
2021 GMC Sierra 1500
A component is listed below if NHTSA records a vehicle recall campaign, a manufacturer warranty extension or service campaign, or at least 10 distinct consumer complaints.
Recall campaigns
NHTSA lists these campaigns as covering certain 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. One campaign can list several components, so adding these counts is not a way to total the campaigns — 7 vehicle campaigns are on record for this model-year.
- Engine1 campaign348 distinct complaints
- Power Train2 campaigns136 distinct complaints
- Seat Belts2 campaignsno complaint count above OAV’s minimum of 10
- Tires2 campaignsno complaint count above OAV’s minimum of 10
Manufacturer campaigns
The manufacturer filed these with NHTSA as warranty extensions or service campaigns.
- Electrical SystemWarranty extensionmost recently Jan 27, 2026
A warranty extension does not establish that this vehicle is covered, or that coverage is unexpired. Coverage depends on the program, the VIN, and its date of first sale — confirm with a franchised dealer.
- Service BrakesWarranty extensionmost recently May 3, 2024
A warranty extension does not establish that this vehicle is covered, or that coverage is unexpired. Coverage depends on the program, the VIN, and its date of first sale — confirm with a franchised dealer.
- StructureWarranty extensionmost recently May 3, 2024
A warranty extension does not establish that this vehicle is covered, or that coverage is unexpired. Coverage depends on the program, the VIN, and its date of first sale — confirm with a franchised dealer.
- Exterior LightingWarranty extensionmost recently May 3, 2024
A warranty extension does not establish that this vehicle is covered, or that coverage is unexpired. Coverage depends on the program, the VIN, and its date of first sale — confirm with a franchised dealer.
Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety recall at no cost to the owner — by repair, replacement or refund — for vehicles not more than 15 years old on the date the defect was determined.
Parts are sometimes on back-order and some remedies are interim, so a dealer may not be able to complete the work immediately. A specific vehicle’s current recall status is available through NHTSA’s VIN recall lookup.
Most-complained components with no recall campaign on record
At least 10 distinct complaints, ordered by complaint count.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages10 distinct complaints
OAV lists only communications filed as warranty extensions or service campaigns. GMC filed 1,432 other service communications for this model year; those are not listed.
These federal records are not an input to OAV’s price verdict.
These records describe the 2021 model-year, not any individual vehicle, and are not an inspection. One complaint can be recorded against more than one component, so counts do not sum to the model-year total. Service records for any component listed here are worth requesting from the seller.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. Mileage is self-reported and frequently rounded. Complaint records as of 2026-09-28. Recall records as of 2026-09-28. Manufacturer communications as of 2026-09-28.
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 listings
Currently listed on OAV, ordered by how recently each was listed. Prices and availability come from the dealer.
- $34,59048,740 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
Haines City, FL · used
- $32,46486,289 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
Broussard, LA · used
- $32,98964,366 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
Henderson, NV · used
- $39,99065,921 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Greenfield, IN · used
- $33,58998,453 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Brainerd, MN · used
- $36,120101,227 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Fresno, CA · used
- $37,22967,609 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Louisville, TN · used
- $40,30922,758 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Brighton, MI · used
- $33,71250,792 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Mount Clemens, MI · used
- $30,33470,361 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
Riverdale, UT · used
- $33,31449,001 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
Cheboygan, MI · used
- $26,795109,952 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
Mooresville, IN · used
Listings are shown for this model-year and are not selected by, or connected to, the federal records above.