2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 3, 2026OKDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Vehicle came to abrupt stop with no warning and no reason. There was not a vehicle in front of me, nor behind me when this occurred. If there had been a vehicle coming behind me there would have been a collision.

   NHTSA complaint #11762037 · source
2. Filed Jul 7, 202694,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine started knocking, and the sound grew louder while making a turn. The Electronic Stability Control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where one diagnostic trouble code was displayed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a second local dealer, who retrieved a code for fuel injector number eight…

   NHTSA complaint #11748710 · source
3. Filed Feb 22, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   Brakes lock up on vehicle while driving Must turn vehicle off and restart several times to disengage brakes. This has happened twice in the last 8 weeks, very concerning as we cannot use our travel trailer as we do not trust this not reoccurring. Chevy dealership says there is a recall on this issue but not on my truck?. But they say it is THAT problem

   NHTSA complaint #11719749 · source
4. Filed Dec 10, 2025AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Back in 7/2025, I was going to a Dr appt in Chandler, Az. When I arrived in Maricopa, Az, my truck stalled at the first stop light and would not start. I went over Kraegan Auto parts and bought a battery. After about 10 days, I was having to jump start my truck for the next few days. I took the battery back and they realized that it wasn’t the battery my truck called for. So, now I have the correct battery and everything working like it supposed to. In Nov 2025, my battery…

   NHTSA complaint #11704132 · source
5. Filed Aug 26, 2025WIDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   Power steering locked up. Dashboard warnings "Service Power Steering Drive with Care, Service Trailer Brake System and Driver Assist Disabled"

   NHTSA complaint #11683171 · source
6. Filed May 28, 202565,000 miCODriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several safety features failed to operate. The contact stated that there was a popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to turned off the vehicle and waited before restarting the…

   NHTSA complaint #11663361 · source
7. Filed Apr 30, 2025104,000 miGATowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, with the check engine, Service ESC, and the “Service Parking Brake” warning lights were flashing. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was blown, and the engine needed to be taken apart for additional diagnostic tests. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to an independent…

   NHTSA complaint #11657948 · source
8. Filed Apr 1, 202588,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineSteering

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the messages "Reduced Steering Assist”, "Check Engine” and "Service ESC" warning lights were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence at reduced power. The contact had taken the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11651991 · source
9. Filed Feb 16, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The Transmission is skipping gearing. There has been a recall for 2020 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado, but my vehicle has not been call.

   NHTSA complaint #11643059 · source
10. Filed Dec 1, 2024KSBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    Brake failure. I took the Truck to the dealer and was told not to drive it. The dealer ran two checks and then said brake failure. The rep had to leave, so another rep put my car in the shop overnight. The next day, I was told in writing that they could not find any problem. The code clearly showed brake failure. Date: [XXX]. Cost: $125.69. Mileage was 53,531. On [XXX], another brake failure. I went to an auto parts dealer (O Riley) in Topeka, KS, and they found a brake…

    NHTSA complaint #11628157 · source
11. Filed Oct 13, 2024FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

    We went to an appointment and when we got back in the car, a message was on the screen. It said that the brake system has failed and we could only drive 43 mph maximum! The engine light was on and we could not accelerate beyond 43 mph. This is extremely dangerous when driving on a highway! We drove home on the interstate going 43 mph in a 70 mph zone! We had small children in the car and almost got into a few accidents due to other aggressive drivers. We then called local…

    NHTSA complaint #11619579 · source
12. Filed Sep 3, 202420,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact experienced resistance while using the gear shift lever to drive and there was a hesitation while shifting gear. Additionally, while in reverse on several occasions, the back over prevention screen went black and failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

    NHTSA complaint #11612304 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology