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Buying a used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 has 12 recalls in this group. Fire-related issues involve seat belts, battery cable connections, and fuel pump over-pressurization; other entries address tires, brake caliper bolts, airbags, driveshaft separation, and wheel lockup. A spare tire issue also affects antilock brakes. The 461 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including ENGINE 229, POWER TRAIN 95, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 78, and SERVICE BRAKES 53. These complaint categories warrant attention alongside recall completion records.
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.
- Verify completion of applicable seat belt, battery cable, and fuel pump recalls.
- Request records for wheel lockup, driveshaft, and brake caliper bolt remedies.
- Check tire recall status and spare tire ABS remedy documentation.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado and Sierra Seat Belt Fire Risk | Seat Belts | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Battery Cable Connection Issue | Electrical System | critical |
| GM Vehicles Recalled for Over-Cured Tire Failure Risk | Tires | critical |
| GM Trucks and SUVs: Fuel Pump Over-Pressurization Fire Risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Brake Caliper Bolts | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| GM SUVs, Trucks: Roof-Rail Air Bag May Underperform | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra driveshaft may separate | Power Train | high |
| GM trucks and SUVs recalled for overcured tires | Tires | high |
| Chevrolet and GMC Trucks and SUVs Seat Belt Bracket Issue | Seat Belts | high |
| Diesel GM trucks, SUVs risk rear wheel lock-up | Power Train | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Transmission Wheel Lockup Risk | Power Train | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Spare Tire Affects Antilock Brakes | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
461 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 13 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 229 | None found |
| Power Train | 95 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 78 | Yes |
| Brakes | 53 | Yes |
| Steering | 37 | None found |
| Fuel System | 25 | Yes |