repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-390 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 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
Brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
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.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Silverado 4500 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 4500 median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Silverado 4500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle lost engine power on the road. Light display came on stating engine reduce power. It would not pull the trailer. Had to pull over and the display went away only to appear again later. We brought vehicle to chevrolet dealer. The part needed to hopefully fix is on backorder. There is also…
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