How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Silverado 1500, which is about 5% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Silverado 1500 frame or body?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Silverado 1500.

Did the frame rust or paint problems cause any crashes?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries connected to these Structure & Body complaints.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Silverado 1500 is 26,500 miles.

How does 2020 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for body complaints?

The 2020 model's 5% share is lower than years like 2012 (18%) and 2013 (24%), but higher than 2018 (3%) and 2019 (2%).

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Silverado 1500, about 5% of its 730 total complaints. There are no related recalls and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries. Median mileage at failure was 26,500 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 34; 5% of 730
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Frame paint peels off above the rear axles within months, exposing bare metal to rust and corrosion.
Rear passenger pillar and rear window areas leak water, staining headliners and pillar covers and promoting rust.
Owners report orange rust forming on the chassis and frame shortly after purchase, sometimes returning after cleaning.
Spare tire and frame cross-member contact points show worn paint and rust, along with corresponding wear on the spare tire sidewall.
Passenger doors produce loud wind noise at highway speed and crosswinds, raising concern about door security.
Electrically actuated tailgates fail to open using interior controls or key fob, with no manual override available.

When 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2020, latest Sep 6, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2021 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201057 (13%)
201191 (14%)
201251 (18%)
201388 (24%)
2014141 (9%)
201563 (5%)
201625 (3%)
201730 (4%)
201814 (3%)
201925 (2%)
202034 (5%)
202146 (6%)
202225 (4%)
20239 (2%)
202414 (5%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Silverado 1500, which is about 5% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Silverado 1500 frame or body?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Silverado 1500.
Did the frame rust or paint problems cause any crashes?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries connected to these Structure & Body complaints.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Silverado 1500 is 26,500 miles.
How does 2020 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for body complaints?: The 2020 model's 5% share is lower than years like 2012 (18%) and 2013 (24%), but higher than 2018 (3%) and 2019 (2%).