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2021 Chevrolet 6500XD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet 6500XD. The newest campaign is 25V719000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Oct 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Hanger/Bracket. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V719000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026 to FVR owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026 to Chevrolet 7500XD owners. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 30,027 units in total.

  • 25V719000Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Hanger/Bracket
  • 24V157000Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Camera
  • 21V861000Steering / Critical Fasteners
  • 20V554000Electrical System / Starter Assembly

  1. 25V719000Received . 17,084 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Hanger/Bracket

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026 to FVR owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026 to Chevrolet 7500XD owners. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.

    Report filed by Isuzu Motors Limited. Manufacturer campaign number V2506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 24V157000Received . 2,891 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019-2024 FTR, 2020-2024 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD, 2022-2024 FVR, and 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 7500XD vehicles equipped with a Mobileye Collision Warning System. The Mobileye camera cable may have been routed improperly, which can result in wiring damage and an overloaded electrical circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, wiring damage may cause a loss of turn signal, hazard lights, and/or collision system function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and reroute the Mobileye camera cable or replace the Mobileye camera cable and T-harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 08, 2024. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2401.

    Report filed by Isuzu Motors Limited. Manufacturer campaign number V2401. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 21V861000Received . 5,700 units.

    Steering / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Report filed by Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 20V554000Received . 4,352 units.

    Electrical System / Starter Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.

    Report filed by Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number V2004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20185
  2. 20195
  3. 20206
  4. 20214
  5. 20223
  6. 20233
  7. 20243
  8. 20252
  9. 20262

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Chevrolet 6500XD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/chevrolet/6500xd/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Isuzu Motors Limited

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet 6500XD?
30,027 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Chevrolet 6500XD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet 6500XD, model years 2018 to 2026. 4 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Chevrolet 6500XD open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.