2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 4500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Silverado 4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. These vehicles were remedied under NHTSA Recall 25V390 with a brake jumper wire harness that was assembled without protective tape. A wiring harness that is missing protective tape can allow the wires to become damaged.
Risk: Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the installed wire harness, apply protective tape, and reinstall the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are planned to be mailed December 22, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N252531990. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 25V390 and will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning:switch/sensor/floatPark outside
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.
Vehicle lost engine power on the road. Light display came on stating engine reduce power. It would not pull the trailer. Had to pull over and the display went away only to appear again later. We brought vehicle to chevrolet dealer . The part needed to hopefully fix is on backorder. There is also…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 4500 years
← 2019 Silverado 4500 · 2021 Silverado 4500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Silverado 4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Silverado 4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Silverado 4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Silverado 4500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Silverado 4500 | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 4500 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.