2020 Chevrolet 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2025 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 3500 years
Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet 3500. That ranks 4th out of 10 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Chevrolet 3500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~65,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~136,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%65,000——
Power Train150%136,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2020 Chevrolet 3500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet 3500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then received an alert on the Chevrolet App stating, “Engine Transmission Code". Due to the…

Power Train · received Jul 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11671752

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred while the trailer was hitched to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…

Electrical System · received Jun 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11668859

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet 3500?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet 3500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Chevrolet 3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.