NHTSA Complaint #11704169 — 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was idling roughly. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who replaced an undisclosed sensor. The contact stated that the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the camshaft had failed and there were metal shavings found in the oil filter; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.