Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 LCF 6500XD.
The 2021 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD is a low-cab-forward truck platform built for focused commercial utility, carrying a remarkably contained reliability record of just two owner complaints and a single recall. Because these few reports concentrate entirely on the service brakes, the data suggests an isolated system vulnerability rather than broad mechanical flaws across the vehicle. Ultimately, this positions the 2021 model year as a highly reliable chapter in the LCF 6500XD's history, meaning operators gain a fundamentally sound workhorse provided they remain vigilant about the documented braking concerns.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD dominate in one area — the service brakes, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the service brakes are also the target of recall 25V-390 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner…
Showing 5 of 437 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIC6423A | 2026-05-11 | Unknown Or Other | Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection… |
| PIC6551B | 2026-05-11 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless… |
| PIP6108 | 2026-04-14 | Unknown Or Other | This PI instructs technicians to inspect the ground plane on MD Silverado vehicles with… |
| PIT3271Q | 2026-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel… |
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