Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 749 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V083000 Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V797000 Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V985000 Spare Tire Incompatible with Accessory Wheels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V115000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V792000 Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V684000 Tires may have been Overcured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V650000 Driveshaft May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V446000 Roof Rail Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V116000 Brake Calipers Bolts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V888000 Poor Alternator Connection may cause Crash or Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V837000 Fuel Pump Missing Pressure Regulator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V814000 Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 251 complaints
- Power Train 235 complaints
- Electrical System 117 complaints
- Service Brakes 103 complaints
- Unknown or Other 77 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
Of the 749 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 749 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a significant number of complaints and recalls, especially concerning engine, powertrain, and electrical issues. Despite a robust build, these frequent issues indicate a below-average reliability rating. The evidence points to common failures in critical systems, indicating potential higher costs of ownership. However, specifics are challenging due to limited detailed complaint data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfire or stalling
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical issues with lights
- Unexpected brake noises
- Fuel system pressure issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.