2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 728 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (242), Power Train (225), Electrical System (113).
Key takeaways
- 728 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 242 | 33% |
| Power Train | 225 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 113 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 112 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 75 | 10% |
| Steering | 74 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 4% |
| Structure | 25 | 3% |
| Suspension | 19 | 3% |
| Wheels | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
I have notice that the car jerks hard from time to time and when try to accelerate the car does a quick/short stop then accelerates hards very jerky.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-09-15
While driving I lost the power steering on the vehicle. I took my truck to a chevy dealership and scheduled an appointment for the following day. I research the problem and found that there was a Customer Satisfaction Program bulletin (N252515590) issued covering this specific issue for my trucks model year but it did...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-14
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The A/C condenser and the vehicle battery failed. The failed components are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The A/C failure causes the driver's side to blow...
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More for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.