2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Complaints

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - staten island, NY

    September 2020 received new vehicle ( purchased platinum extended warranty at time of sale that expires 9/22/2027)-December 2022 heard loud ticking & misfires & check engine light on took to dealer who found #2 cylinder intake lifter collapsed at that time was under warranty (9924 miles) and dealer replaced not only damaged lifter but all lifters and guides (I have this repair invoice from 12/2022) On March 31 2026 (19,000 miles)ticking came back took silverado to dealer to be checked 4/3/26 they kept truck and had to take top of engine apart where they found that the #2 cylinder lifter has collapsed again the technician went ahead & replaced lifter before getting authorization from warranty company, GM or us to do repair dealer told us that they can put old damaged lifter back in truck & we can take truck back if we want- we are waiting for the inspector that warranty company wants to send to inspect the truck they still have truck 2 1/2 weeks later the warranty company wanted to see all receipts & log for all 7 oil changes which i gave to dealer 4/13/26 was passed to warranty company who accepted all & they want to send an independent inspector to see truck on 4/20/26 we are waiting to hear if he came This is a serious safety issue as this engine 6.2 (L87) Z71 has been prone to lifter failures since 2019, we only found this out now when the same lifter collapsed a second time & that this engine has been known to shut engine down while driving & severely damaging it & even possibly causing an accident If we get no satisfaction from dealer or warranty company as a next step we will be asking for a GM regional representative to come inspect the truck see the repeat lifter failure, open a case with a corporate representative & look into the Lemon Law as this is a recurring issue-- it also affects the value & resale value of our Silverado

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Denver, CO, CO

    Was driving vehicle and it revved very high and then got stuck in a single gear. MPG have also been impacted as of late. GM saying VIN isnt under the valve body recall, but dealer has determined the valve body needs to be replaced.

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Childersburg, AL

    Problem#1 :The transmission shits erratically and down shifts really hard and has a vibration going down the highway. Problem #2: The rear-end differential seems to lock up when turning sharp corners.

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Southfield, MI

    * same part gone bad as other recalled vehicles. "Coolant control flow valve bad". Engine fan is staying on high blast, message displaying " engine power is reduced" truck will not drive at full power because the truck thinks its overheating because of bad part. If i remember correctly, it is code p1098. Bad part is intermittent. It Will happen randomly driving down the road. It comes and goes. I believe this is a safety factor . There is a special warranty or recall regarding this part with my year truck, but not my vin? Why not? Same part going bad with same codes and same problem ? Please consider looking into this concern and expanding the recall or concern for this reduced engine power safety concern. Thank you for looking into this.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Aledo, TX

    I am reporting a failure involving a 2020 vehicle equipped with a GM 6.2L V8 engine that developed a cylinder 8 misfire along with diagnostic trouble codes P0300, P0500, and P0521. Dealer inspection revealed a severely scored camshaft and metal debris present in the engine oil, indicating significant internal engine damage. The failure appears to be related to a lifter or valvetrain malfunction, leading to improper valve operation and engine misfire. This issue occurred unexpectedly and creates a serious safety concern due to the risk of sudden engine failure during operation. This may be associated with known problems affecting this engine type and should be investigated further.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Melbourne, FL

    The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the engine shut off as intended in the fuel saver mode, but when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and was repaired but the repair information was unavailable. The contact stated that failure recently reoccurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on a busy roadway while the contact’s young daughter was a passenger inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Mt Airy, NC

    The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 10 MPH and depressing the brake while turning, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the brake pedal remained on the floorboard. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot and was able to come to a full stop. The contact's wife inspected the vehicle and used a handheld diagnostic machine to retrieve an undisclosed DTC; however, the codes were cleared. The vehicle was then taken to the residence. On another occasion, while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the ABS warning light illuminated, and the brake pedal remained pressed to the floorboard. The contact used the handheld diagnostic machine to retrieve and clear the codes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that an ABS update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact had not yet taken possession of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Ludington, MI

    My truck has been in the shop for two weeks. Blown up, oil everywhere. I was told to file a complaint because GM has issues a recall for these engines, but I am not in the years it has been issues for. I was told this case is open and could then cover my engine. EA25007 is the number I was given.

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Murchison, TX

    The contact's son owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle started shaking erratically, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the son's residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with lifter failure in cylinder #5 and a failed CAM shaft. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact was informed that the failure was a manufacturer's defect. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer agreed to assist with a 10 percent discount on the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 109,758.

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  • 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
    - Duxbury, MA

    Engine started knocking, brought it to dealer, scoped cylinder number two and confirmed piston ring failure. New engine needed.

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