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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and problems

12 recalls and 731 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

12recalls
731complaints
13crashes reported
9fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine244 · 33%
  • Power Train227 · 31%
  • Electrical System111 · 15%
  • Service Brakes102 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other75 · 10%
  • Steering74 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System34 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control27 · 4%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling26 · 4%
  • Structure25 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Engine

Vehicle is hard shifting and has the following error codes. engine p0700 transmission control moduel requested, test not passed transmission p0747 transmission control solenoid valve 1 stuck on- test failed. warning indicator requested. very concerned to be driving this vehicle.

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

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. also i smell coolant and my check engine light came on..

Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels,Service Brakes

1) the vehicle experienced a rear axle/rear-wheel lock-up after the recall-related repair was performed and the same diagnostic codes associated with the initial repair reportedly returned. 2)the rear axle/rear wheels locked while the vehicle was being driven on the highway, creating a significant loss-of-control and collision hazard. a sudden drivetrain/axle lock-up at highway speed causes the vehicle to stop or be

Power Train

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Silverado 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.