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2020 GMC Sierra 3500 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: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 45
Latest campaign: Feb 12, 2026

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

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

Safety recalls8

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
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
Jul 30, 202020V446000	Air bags: side/window curtain If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V446000 What's wrong 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. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment. Risk If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380. Campaign NHTSA 20V446000 · Jul 30, 2020
Jun 4, 202020V324000	Structure: body hood If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V324000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles previously recalled under 20V-142. Some of the vehicles in 20V-324 were not part of Recall 20V-142 but received defect parts during another service (typically during collision repair). The hood-latch striker wires on replacement hoods installed for Safety Recall 20V-142 may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture. Risk If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. For hoods sold over the counter, dealers will contact customers with instructions for hood replacement. The recall began July 7, 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 N202306490. Campaign NHTSA 20V324000 · Jun 4, 2020

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

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Owner complaints by component45

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

45Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	18	40	3	0	0
Electrical system	9	20	0	1	4
Service brakes	7	16	1	0	0
Unknown or other	5	11	1	1	0
Engine	5	11	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	11	0	0	0
Structure	4	9	0	1	0
Tires	3	7	0	0	0
Visibility	1	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	1	2	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	2	0	0	0
Fuel system	1	2	0	0	0
Diesel	1	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0	0	0

3 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
“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently went into LIMP Mode. There was no warning light illuminated.”
Filed 07/09/2025 · ODI 11672242
Power train
“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the rear differential seized, in addition, the contact was hauling a median size tracker on top of a flat bed.”
Filed 07/08/2025 · ODI 11672009
Visibility
“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH with passengers seated in the rear seats, the passengers became aware that water was entering the vehicle between the window and…”
Filed 07/01/2025 · ODI 11670439

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2020 GMC Sierra 3500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. 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 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 45 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 GMC Sierra 3500?

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

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