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Buying a used 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500? Check these 8 recalls first
A recall-dense year. Two critical recalls address diesel rear wheels that can suddenly lock. Alongside them are hoods that can fly open — the subject of two recalls — a seat belt fire risk, an unsecured center belt bracket, weak roof airbags and a self-unlatching tailgate. Just 28 unverified NHTSA complaints were filed, led by powertrain and service brakes, with one crash and one fire alleged. Nothing here carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both rear wheel lock-up recalls are closed and ask about any rear axle noise or braking irregularity.
- Check the hood's primary and secondary latches, since two recalls cover hoods flying open at speed.
- Ask whether the seat belt fire risk and center bracket recalls were performed, and inspect the belts.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy, GMC and Cadillac diesels: rear wheels can lock | Power Train | critical |
| Silverado and Sierra: rear wheels can suddenly lock up | Power Train | critical |
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Seat Belt Fire Risk | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hoods can fly open | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Silverado and Sierra HD hoods may fly open while driving | Structure | high |
| Chevy and GMC trucks: center seat belt bracket unsecured | Seat Belts | high |
| GM Trucks and SUVs May Have Weak Roof Airbags | AIR Bags | medium |
| Chevy and GMC heavy-duty tailgate can unlatch by itself | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
28 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | Yes |
| Brakes | 8 | None found |
| Engine | 8 | None found |
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |
| Latches And Locks | 1 | Yes |