repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
NewRisk. Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 756 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-985 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
756 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
252Engine2 crash/fire/injury
240Power train2 crash/fire/injury
118Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
105Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
74Steering1 crash/fire/injury
35Fuel/propulsion system
28Vehicle speed control
26Structure
26Engine and engine cooling
13720 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 252 | 2 |
| Power train | 240 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 118 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 105 | 2 |
| Steering | 74 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 0 |
| Structure | 26 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 0 |
| 20 other systems | 137 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Tires
Risk. Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Curtain: inflator
Risk. If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
41kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 55 engine complaints. 84% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 28% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
25under 30k miles46under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
17 owners mentioned a cost$6,000median
Middle half: $4,800 – $10,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Air Bag MalfunctionNo recall
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Truck has the 6.2L V8 that an extended warranty was issued for 2021-2026 models due to excessive Lifter Failures & Camshaft Failures. Mine is a 2020 model with the exact same specs and was not included in the extended warranty. I have experienced multiple vehicle stall outs and have a ticking noise…
Incident: Twice our Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Duramax has experienced while operating, sudden with no warning "reduced engine power" and "check engine light" the engine sounds very different and does not operate as it should and presents a safety issue when you are driving and traveling at a high…
Had a misfire in cylinder 4 so I took it to the dealership to diagnose. It held compression and switched the plugs and still had the same misfire. They said it was a common issue that the lifters go out with the DFM. It only has about 50k miles on it and I am the original owner
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