NHTSA Recall 21V578000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 86 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V578000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N212329780 |
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | July 29, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
Safety risk
An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V578000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.