Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2020 Silverado 1500.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that immediately after leaving the dealer after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine warning light illuminated. Several days later, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine before the engine failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The vehicle had experienced catastrophic engine failure. The check engine warning light was displayed, and audible knocking was coming from the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed of NHTSA action number: pe25001 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine failed and shut off independently. An independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the crankshaft had melted. The vehicle was then towed to dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the crankshaft had melted and there was a rod bearing failure. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 25v274000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.