How many 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?

NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this area for the 2020 Sierra 1500, about 4% of the 477 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 collision avoidance or camera system?

No. The JSON data shows no related recalls for this problem area on the 2020 Sierra 1500.

Did any of these collision avoidance issues cause a crash?

Yes, NHTSA records one crash tied to a Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaint for the 2020 Sierra 1500; no fires or injuries were reported.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Sierra 1500 is 6,700 miles.

How does the 2020 Sierra 1500 compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2020 model year had 20 complaints (4% share), lower than 2022's 29 complaints (5%) and 2024's 21 complaints (6%), but higher than 2019's 18 complaints (3%).

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, about 4% of its 477 total complaints. One crash was linked to this area, with median mileage at failure of 6,700 miles, and no related recalls exist.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 20; 4% of 477
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Adaptive cruise control drops out or fails to slow the truck when approaching slower traffic at highway speed.
Adaptive cruise control triggers sudden, hard braking on a clear highway lane with no obstacle present, risking a rear-end collision.
Rearview camera image fails to display when reversing, sometimes paired with an inoperable radio.
Front sensors falsely detect obstacles after rain, car washes, or an oil change, vibrating the driver's seat and lighting warning indicators for an extended period.

When 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2021, latest Sep 14, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

20101 (0%)
20112 (1%)
20121 (1%)
20132 (1%)
20144 (0%)
20155 (1%)
20161 (0%)
20176 (1%)
20186 (2%)
201918 (3%)
202020 (4%)
20219 (2%)
202229 (5%)
202316 (3%)
202421 (6%)
202513 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?: NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this area for the 2020 Sierra 1500, about 4% of the 477 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 collision avoidance or camera system?: No. The JSON data shows no related recalls for this problem area on the 2020 Sierra 1500.
Did any of these collision avoidance issues cause a crash?: Yes, NHTSA records one crash tied to a Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaint for the 2020 Sierra 1500; no fires or injuries were reported.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Sierra 1500 is 6,700 miles.
How does the 2020 Sierra 1500 compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2020 model year had 20 complaints (4% share), lower than 2022's 29 complaints (5%) and 2024's 21 complaints (6%), but higher than 2019's 18 complaints (3%).