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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

109Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train33 complaints

33 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V650000, 24V797000, 26V083000.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V578000.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V142000, 20V324000, 24V060000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V446000.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V814000Reported November 14, 2019 - 556,399 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 556,399 vehicles across all affected models.

20V142000Reported March 12, 2020 - 1,909 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,909 vehicles across all affected models.

20V324000Reported June 4, 2020 - 272 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 272 vehicles across all affected models.

20V446000Reported July 30, 2020 - 769 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 769 vehicles across all affected models.

20V650000Reported October 22, 2020 - 42 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 42 vehicles across all affected models.

20V792000Reported December 17, 2020 - 624,216 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 624,216 vehicles across all affected models.

21V578000Reported July 29, 2021 - 86 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 86 vehicles across all affected models.

24V060000Reported February 1, 2024 - 570,434 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 570,434 vehicles across all affected models.

24V797000Reported October 24, 2024 - 463,295 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 463,295 vehicles across all affected models.

26V083000Reported February 12, 2026 - 1,055 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,055 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE21010Opened April 9, 2021 - Closed August 24, 2023

Air Bag Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21010Opened April 9, 2021 - Closed August 24, 2023

Air Bag Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21010Opened April 9, 2021 - Closed August 24, 2023

Air Bag Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21010Opened April 9, 2021 - Closed August 24, 2023

Air Bag Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202011
202110
202211
202312
202419
202522
202624
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.