CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (33 reports).
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Rear Wheels Can Lock Up, Raising Crash Risk
Certain pickups from model years 2020 to 2022 may have been repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall (24V797).
Rear Wheels Can Lock Up, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020-2021 GM full-size pickups and SUVs equipped with diesel engines may have a transmission control valve that can fail.
Tailgate May Unlatch While Parked, Risking Open Tailgate on the Road
The electronic gate-release switch on the power-unlatching tailgate can short circuit when water gets into it.
Spare tire can disable anti-lock brakes, raising crash risk
Certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 trucks equipped with a 17-inch spare tire and either an 18-inch or 20-inch accessory road tire may have a problem: using the spare with other 18-inch or 20-inch tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
Front Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in Crash
Some full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups from the 2019 to 2020 model years have a problem with the seat belt brackets for the front center seat.
Driveshaft May Separate, Causing Loss of Power
A driveshaft joint on these trucks may not have been properly welded.
Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
The diffuser on the roof-rail curtain airbag inflator may not have been crimped securely to the inflator.
Hood May Open While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
On certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks, the hood-latch striker wires on replacement hoods may not have been heat-treated properly, so they can fracture.
Hood May Open Unexpectedly While Driving
Some 2020 full-size pickup trucks may have hood-latch striker wires that were not heat-treated properly.
Seat Belt Gas Vent Can Ignite Carpet, Causing Fire
Certain trucks have front seat belt pretensioners that, when they fire during a crash, can release hot gas through an opening in the pretensioner bracket.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 109 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Tires | 10 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
Trailer brakes keep disconnecting and connecting . Warning pops up on dash to check trailer connections. I may not happen for a hundred miles or does it 10 or 12 times in just a few miles.I've seen several complaints from on line reports but no solutions from GM yet. Very frustrating when trying to pull a trailer.
While driving on the highway our transmission cooling line completely separated at rubber hose to metal line crimp. This cause transmission fluid to burst out all over the vehicle including the windshield and trailer. Vehicle immediately stopped pulling and we barely were able to get to the side of the road. This also caused a catastrophic transmission failure costing approximately $10,000 to repair. GM covered some of the transmission cost but still left us with $5000 bill for a transmission line defect on a vehicle under 100,000 miles. This created a unsafe condition with the trans fluid on the windshield and immediate loss of drive. All maintenance was performed per manufacturers s
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was making a squealing noise. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 20-NA-020. The dealer was contacted and replaced the brake pads to fix the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered and hesitated while driving 55 MPH or at higher speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was no longer in business. While driving at various speeds, the lifters were squeaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with lifters failure. The contact decided not to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
My vehicle was taken to Legacy Chevrolet of Waxahachie where a routine recall notice was addressed. During the process they technician broke my battery terminal. Upon my discovery the dealership claimed the broken terminal must have just broke on its own during the time it was at their dealership in spite of the ECM module update requiring the technician to specifically remove the battery cable from that specific terminal. Legacy has refused to address this issue and charged me for the new batteries as well as for the tow that was required. The damage was caused by their technician and all of the costs incurred should have been absorbed by the dealership.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Rear Wheels Can Lock Up, Raising Crash Risk; Rear Wheels Can Lock Up, Raising Crash Risk; Tailgate May Unlatch While Parked, Risking Open Tailgate on the Road; Spare tire can disable anti-lock brakes, raising crash risk; Front Center Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (33), Electrical System (18), Service Brakes (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.