NHTSA Complaint #11635352 — 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11635352
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 8, 2025
Date Filed	January 10, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The DEF heater short circuit and derates the truck. If the government says we have to have this they should cover the cost to fix it.

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