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Chuck

Ratings & Reviews for DEWALT Chuck

2.9
117
Review
 2.9 out of 5
117 Reviews


46% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product has widespread quality and design issues, with many customers reporting the chuck frequently locks up and becomes unable to release the drill bit, even after minimal use. Concerns were also raised about the chuck's inability to securely hold bits in place during use. Overall, the consensus is that this is a poorly designed and unreliable tool.

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117 Customer Reviews

Do not buy - warning!

I have a LOT of Dewalt products and live them, but his adapter is garbage. Locked onto my new bit and I had to cut it apart to release the bit

November 20, 2025

From dewalt.com

Response from Dewalt

Hello Ron Construction, I appreciate your feedback on the 3/8 in. Quick-Connect Impact Chuck DW0521, and I'm sorry to hear the adapter gets stuck. Thi...

DewaltNovember 21, 2025

Stuck bit

Would Not Recommend

Same issue as others stuck bit. We have tried it all to get it out this thing is worthless hunk of metal. Has done nothing but frustrate my husband. Im literally tired of hearing him bang on this thing with a hammer.

June 20, 2025
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Hello Barb. I appreciate your feedback on the DW0521 DEWALT CHUCK and I'm sorry to hear the bits are stuck. Your satisfaction is our top priority...

DewaltProductExpertJune 25, 2025

Stuck Bit

Yup my bit is stuck and I can't release it no matter what I've tried.

June 11, 2025

From dewalt.com

Response from Customer Service

Hello Customer, I appreciate your feedback on the 3/8 in. Quick-Connect Impact Chuck DW0521 and I am sorry to hear that bit is stuck. Your satisfactio...

Customer ServiceJune 11, 2025
Response from Social Media

Hello mkerlin, your feedback is valuable as we take into consideration every piece of feedback that we come across. We have documented your comments a...

Social MediaJune 11, 2025

Christmas Gift

Would Recommend

I bought for a Christmas gift. It is not for me thus I cannot comment on what I like or did not like. Online shopping experience was easy and delivery was as expected.

December 17, 2024
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stuck like chuck

Guess I should have read the reviews before I purchased this but, alas, I did not. Now I should keep it on a shelf above my workstation in an attempt to remind myself that sometimes things sparkle, but they're essentially just turds covered in glitter.

August 16, 2024

From dewalt.com

Response from DEWALT

Hello Valued Customer, I appreciate your feedback on the DW0521 Quick Connect 3/8" Impact Chuck and I'm sorry to hear you are not happy with it. Your ...

DEWALTAugust 21, 2024

Early delivery = I'm not home to catch it

never arrived

July 10, 2024
Verified Purchaser
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Dear Valued Lowe's Customer, to better assist you, please contact the Lowe's customer service department at 800-445-6937 call any day between...

DewaltProductExpertJuly 19, 2024

Do not buy

Would Not Recommend

Poor design, tighten drill bit in drill by hand and when you hit reverse to loosen chuck base unscrews and you can’t get bit loose. Had to put in vise and channel Lockes to get bit out.

June 14, 2024
Verified Purchaser
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Hello, we're sorry to hear you had issues with the DW0521. Your feedback is valuable as we consider every piece of feedback we come across. We ha...

DewaltProductExpertJune 18, 2024

Easy!

Would Recommend

Easy / fast

January 29, 2024
Verified Purchaser
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It helps me to use regular drill bits.

Would Recommend

Very handy

July 25, 2023
Verified Purchaser
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Chuck Will Not Lock The Bit In Place

Would Not Recommend

I put several drill bits and paddle bits in the chuck and it seemed to be in firm and tight but as soon as I stop drilling the bits will fall out of the chuck. There is no way to securely tighten the bits. Don't waste your money, it was a good idea to make this chuck but turned out to be a bad product.

June 22, 2023

From dewalt.com

Response from DEWALT®

Hello Handman3000. Thank you for your feedback regarding the DW0521. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than hap...

DEWALT®June 22, 2023

not worth it

Would Not Recommend

First keyless chuck I ever used that loosens. Now it is jammed in the open position. Soaked in WD40 and tried to work it back to closed position but it seems to be stripped. The Dewalt impact driver is fantastic-- small, powerful, long-lasting battery-- but this add-on for drilling is a Fail.

May 29, 2023
Verified Purchaser
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Hello.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the product. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy to ...

DewaltProductExpertJune 1, 2023

Broken right out of the package!

Would Not Recommend

I just got mine in the mail... Cut Open the package and took it out, and the outside ring just slide off into my hand. How are you supposed to use this thing? Absolutely Useless Design. Now I have to fight with the seller to get my money back!

April 13, 2023

From dewalt.com

Response from DEWALT

Hello UnhappyOwner. I appreciate your feedback on the DW0521 and I'm sorry to hear it was broken when you received it. Your satisfaction is our top p...

DEWALTApril 14, 2023

Ridiculous crap

Would Not Recommend

I want my money back for this worthless hunk of metal PLUS the bit it abducted. So wish I had read these comments before shelling out money for a lead paperweight.

March 4, 2023

From dewalt.com

Response from DEWALT® Support

Hello Blue_RoseTX. Thank you for your feedback regarding DW0521. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy t...

DEWALT® SupportMarch 7, 2023

AVOID THIS CHUCK

Would Not Recommend

Mine was broken right out of the package, wouldn't work the 1st time... And of course it was purchased over a year ago..so no return. Awesome. I think this is just a gimmick to spam my inbox.

December 2, 2022

From dewalt.com

Response from DEWALT® Social Media Team

Hello Jimmy R, I appreciate your feedback on the DW0521 3/8" Quick Connect Chuck and I'm sorry to hear it was broken right out of the package. Your s...

DEWALT® Social Media TeamJanuary 27, 2023

bit stuck can not remove

I purchased on 11/06/2022 used it once on 11/07/2022 and the bit is stuck in the chuck. I tried everything and can not get the bit out

November 7, 2022
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Response from DewaltProductExpert

Hello Kilo42,
Thank you for leaving your feedback from your experience with DW0521. I am sorry to hear that you’re having issues with your unit...

DewaltProductExpertDecember 23, 2022