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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 18% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 18,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
19
18% of 108
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
18,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report loud, persistent brake squealing that occurs regardless of pad cleanliness and continues even after dealer visits.
  • Some drivers describe front brake pads glazing rotors and causing brakes to stick at low speeds after replacement attempts.
  • Several report the electronic parking brake or hill start assist applying itself unexpectedly, sometimes while driving on level ground.
  • Owners describe reduced stopping power or excessive pedal pressure needed, especially when using the diesel exhaust brake without a trailer.
  • A few report rear brake shoes needing replacement due to an illuminated electronic parking brake warning light.
  • One owner reported the electronic emergency braking system activating on its own at highway speeds without warning.

When 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2020, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2020Jan 2021Dec 2021Sep 2022May 2023Dec 2023Apr 2024Sep 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Silverado 2500 model year

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

  1. 200572 (27%)
  2. 200671 (40%)
  3. 200725 (12%)
  4. 20086 (3%)
  5. 20096 (10%)
  6. 20101 (5%)
  7. 20114 (4%)
  8. 20123 (6%)
  9. 201311 (22%)
  10. 20144 (10%)
  11. 201537 (21%)
  12. 201614 (11%)
  13. 20175 (9%)
  14. 20181 (2%)
  15. 20196 (8%)
  16. 202019 (18%)
  17. 202112 (14%)
  18. 202211 (12%)
  19. 20233 (6%)
  20. 202438 (27%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2020 Silverado 2500, which is 18% of the 108 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems appear on the 2020 Silverado 2500?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2020 Silverado 2500 is 18,500 miles.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data links 1 crash to the brake complaint area for the 2020 Silverado 2500, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does 2020 compare to other Silverado 2500 years for brake complaints?
The 2020 model year's 19 brake complaints represent an 18% share of that year's total complaints, lower than 2024's 27% share but higher than years like 2018 at 2%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.