2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 8 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Power Train, Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V083000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 24, 2024Power Train, Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V797000 · General Motors, LLC
Feb 1, 2024Latches/locks/linkages, TailgateGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V060000 · General Motors, LLC
Dec 17, 2020Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V792000 · General Motors, LLC
Jul 30, 2020Air Bags, Side/windowGeneral 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V446000 · General Motors LLC
Jun 4, 2020Structure, BodyGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles previously recalled under 20V142. Some of the vehicles in 20V324 were not part of Recall 20V142 but received defect parts during another service (typically during collision repair). The hood latch striker wires on replacement hoods installed for Safety Recall 20V142 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V324000 · General Motors LLC
Mar 12, 2020Latches/locks/linkages, HoodGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood latch striker wires 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 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 N192284960.
NHTSA campaign 20V142000 · General Motors LLC
Nov 14, 2019Seat Belts, PretensionerGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. 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 N192270600.
NHTSA campaign 19V814000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.