2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lists for a median $30,142 (middle half $26,357–$34,297) at 83,248 mi, across 7,823 dealer listings. That's 49.9% below today's median new Silverado 1500 price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns covering the 2021.
Used 2021 Silverado 1500 for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| RST | 1,873 |
| LT | 1,651 |
| Custom | 1,525 |
| LT Trail Boss | 1,250 |
| LTZ | 741 |
| Work Truck | 392 |
| High Country | 358 |
| Custom Trail Boss | 33 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 916 |
| Florida | 528 |
| California | 436 |
| Michigan | 384 |
| Ohio | 336 |
| Georgia | 294 |
| North Carolina | 288 |
| Pennsylvania | 279 |
| Minnesota | 262 |
| New York | 258 |
2021 Silverado 1500 reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Silverado 1500's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2021 Silverado 1500 problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 26V083000 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Engine & cooling | 25V274000 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 24V797000 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Tires | 21V985000 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Air bags | 21V495000 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Seat belts | 20V811000 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Seat belts | 20V792000 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Tires | 20V684000 | Nov 5, 2020 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2021 Silverado 1500 value vs new
At 5 years old, the 2021 lists 49.9% below today's median new Silverado 1500 price of $61,029 (2026).
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Silverado 1500 worth?
The median asking price is $30,142, with the middle half between $26,357 and $34,297, at a median 83,248 mi (7,823 listings).
Is the 2021 Silverado 1500 reliable?
No — the 2021 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Silverado 1500, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2021 Silverado 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Silverado 1500, most recently powertrain / transmission (Feb 12, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.