MYRModel Year Report

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

● Typical for this model
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 361 complaints 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1433 complaints 2014 2015: 1101 complaints 2016: 791 complaints 2017: 711 complaints 2018: 514 complaints 2019: 1058 complaints 2019 2020: 709 complaints 2020 2021: 792 complaints 2022: 602 complaints 2023: 365 complaints 2024: 288 complaints 2024 2025: 87 complaints 2026: 74 complaints 2026
2020: 709 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010361
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141433
20151101
2016791
2017711
2018514
20191058
2020709
2021792
2022602
2023365
2024288
202587
202674

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 237 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Description of Problem: While driving, the engine intermittently revs on its own without any input from the accelerator pedal. During these episodes, the vehicle also shakes/vibrates noticeably.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260727

Dear Sir or Madam, I am submitting this complaint to request that the Federal Trade Commission investigate General Motors (Chevrolet) regarding what appears to be a known engine defect affecting the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and the company's...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

While driving my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM), the engine developed an internal valvetrain failure resulting in misfires, rough running, and reduced engine performance.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 219 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and downshifted independently. No warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260709

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 109 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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The Electronic Parking Brake System on my 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 continuously malfunctions. Chevy/ GM Customer Support has been made aware of this issue and continues to disregard it entirely.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 106 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and wiring harness.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Our 2020 Chevy 1500 Trail Boss was waiting for an ordered instrument cluster at service department. The surveillance camera, film the vehicle catch on fire after being parked for 2 days.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240807

A/C blower motor over heated and caught the electrical wires on fire under the dash.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240402

BACKUP CAMERA ONLY IS FUNCTIONAL IN PERFECT WEATHER CONDITIONS. IF IT'S DARK WITH NO LIGHT, THE CAMERA HAS RESOLUTION SIMILAR TO A 1950 TUBE TV. IF IT'S RAINY OR CLOUDY, THE BACKUP CAMERA IS NOT FUNCTIONAL EITHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210122

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191213 — seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019.

Campaign 19V814000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191218 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019.

Campaign 19V837000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200309 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary.

Campaign 19V888000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200323 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559.

Campaign 20V116000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200903 — air bags

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020.

Campaign 20V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.

Campaign 20V650000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201217 — tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020.

Campaign 20V684000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210126 — seat belts

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021.

Campaign 20V792000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210322 — tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V115000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210409 — PE (closed 20230824)

Air Bag Malfunction

R 20220207 — tires

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire.

Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.

Campaign 21V985000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241212 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel...

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve.

Campaign 24V797000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20260306 — power train

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026.

Campaign 26V083000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (237 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (219 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (109 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V814000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V837000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V888000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V116000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V446000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V650000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V684000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V792000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V115000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V985000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V797000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V083000 (power train) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.