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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The 2020 Silverado 1500's most-reported trouble spots: engine and drivetrain

Engine and powertrain complaints dominate owner reports for this truck, with the most common accounts describing sudden loss of power accompanied by multiple warning lights illuminating while driving. Powertrain complaints frequently involve the vehicle rolling uncontrollably after being placed in park, while braking failures — sometimes alongside electrical warning cascades — round out the major concern areas. Several reports across engine, powertrain, and electrical categories mention fire incidents.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 33%
Owners report the vehicle suddenly losing power and slowing drastically while driving, accompanied by simultaneous illumination of the ESC caution, check engine, and brake warning lights. · 2 fire
Power Train safety 31%
Owners report the vehicle rolling uncontrollably after being shifted into park and shut off, with the brakes providing no response to stop the movement. · 2 fire
Service Brakes safety 16%
Owners report the brake pedal failing to slow or stop the vehicle when depressed, including incidents where the vehicle did not respond while traveling through an intersection. · 3 crash
Electrical System safety 14%
Owners report cascading warning lights — including check engine, ABS, SRS, and trailer brake indicators — appearing together, sometimes accompanied by a stiff, unresponsive brake pedal on vehicles with very low mileage. · 8 fire · 2 crash · 4 injured
Steering safety 10%
71 reports (10%) about steering, with 1 tied to a crash.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 678 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.