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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 108
Latest campaign: Feb 12, 2026

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	3	Feb 12, 2026	26V083000 24V797000 20V650000
Latches/locks/linkages	2	Feb 1, 2024	24V060000 20V142000
Seat belts	2	Dec 17, 2020	20V792000 19V814000
Tires	1	Jul 29, 2021	21V578000
Air bags	1	Jul 30, 2020	20V446000
Structure	1	Jun 4, 2020	20V324000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 12, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 12, 202626V083000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V083000 What's wrong 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. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up. Risk Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V083000 · Feb 12, 2026
Oct 24, 202424V797000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V797000 What's wrong 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 engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up. Risk Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440. Campaign NHTSA 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
Feb 1, 202424V060000	Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latch An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V060000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park. Risk An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400. Campaign NHTSA 24V060000 · Feb 1, 2024
Jul 29, 202121V578000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V578000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging. Risk An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780. Campaign NHTSA 21V578000 · Jul 29, 2021
Dec 17, 202020V792000	Seat belts If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V792000 What's wrong 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. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position. Risk If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. 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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670. Campaign NHTSA 20V792000 · Dec 17, 2020
Oct 22, 202020V650000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V650000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving. Risk If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash. 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. GM's number for this recall is N202314870. Campaign NHTSA 20V650000 · Oct 22, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component108

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108Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	33	31	1	1	2
Service brakes	19	18	1	0	0
Electrical system	17	16	0	2	0
Tires	10	9	0	0	0
Engine	10	9	0	1	2
Unknown or other	10	9	0	0	0
Steering	9	8	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	8	7	0	0	0
Structure	6	6	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	4	0	0	2
Hydraulic	3	3	0	0	0
Fuel system	3	3	0	1	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	2	0	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“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.”
Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765810
Service brakes
“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.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764917
Service brakes
“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.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764984

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recent, 26V083000 (reported February 12, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (2), seat belts (2), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 108 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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