2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 119 complaints on the 2020 Silverado 1500, 16% of the year's 730 total complaints. A related recall (20V116000) covers under-heat-treated front/rear brake caliper bolts that could break. Median mileage at failure is 5,100 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 119
- 16% of 730
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal goes to the floor with little or no resistance and the truck fails to slow down or stop, sometimes leading to a rear-end collision.
- ABS or brake system warning lights illuminate along with a 'brake system failure' or 'service brake' message, often paired with reduced steering assist or reduced speed alerts.
- Loss of braking is preceded by multiple dashboard warnings including check engine light and communication-loss codes between the ECM, TCM, and brake control module.
- Some owners report the truck rolling on its own after being parked and shifted into park, with brakes unable to stop the rollaway.
- A failed brake master cylinder was diagnosed by a dealer on one low-mileage truck, leaving the vehicle undriveable while the part was on backorder.
- Several incidents happened at very low mileage, in some cases under 1,500 miles, shortly after delivery or after dealer service work.
When 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 26, 2019, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 20V116000Feb 27, 2020Brakes20,352 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.
Risk: Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.
Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 119 brake-related complaints for the 2020 Silverado 1500, which is 16% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes, recall 20V116000 covers front and/or rear brake caliper bolts that may not have been heat treated and could break under load; GM replaced the bolts free of charge.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2020 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure across reported brake complaints is 5,100 miles, and several sample complaints occurred at well under 2,000 miles.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes tied to brake complaints on the 2020 Silverado 1500, with no reported fires or injuries.