Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 16, 2021
Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Tires Recall: ABS System Risk
GM recalls 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with specific tires due to ABS system failure risk. Owners must use correct spare tires to prevent crash hazards.
GM is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with certain tires because the spare tire isn't compatible with accessory wheels. This can cause the anti-lock brake system to fail, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should follow the provided steps to ensure safe tire use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79326-chevrolet-silverado-2020-tires-recall-abs-system-risk.
“Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Tires Recall: ABS System Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79326-chevrolet-silverado-2020-tires-recall-abs-system-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V985000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V985000).
General Motors LLC recalled certain Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because an incompatible spare tire can cause the anti-lock brake system to fail, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 16, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2021
GMC Sierra 1500, 2019-2021
What to do
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly compatible with the accessory wheels free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
The hazard
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly under certain conditions because the 17" spare tire is not compatible with the accessory wheels. This malfunction increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on file since February 11, 2011. Other recent recalls include the Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (October 21, 2026) and the Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (October 21, 2026). NHTSA has received 1,095 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a latest report on October 17, 2026. Similar product recalls include the Kia 2025 Telluride Spare Tire Recall (October 31, 2025) and the Tesla Cybertruck 2024 Wheels Recall (April 22, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The recall covers vehicles where the spare tire isn't compatible with the accessory wheels.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Incompatible Spare Tire
Do not use the 17" spare tire with accessory wheels as it can cause ABS system failure.
Get New Spare Tire Assembly
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly compatible with accessory wheels at no cost.
Update Spare Tire Information
Dealers will apply a new spare tire label and provide an owner's manual insert to clarify correct tire usage.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 53 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V985000 — Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Tires Recall: ABS System Risk
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Tires Recall: ABS System Risk that is covered by recall 21V985000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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