general problems of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Five problems related to latches/locks/linkage 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.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2026

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to lock manually, with the key fob, or automatically. While approaching the vehicle in the morning, the contact became aware that the tailgate had opened unintendedly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact retrieved information about NHTSA campaign number: 24v060000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,235.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, she noticed in the rearview mirror that her steel chainsaw was hanging from the vehicle and pulled over to the right side of the road. Once outside the vehicle, she noticed the tailgate opened independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 24v060000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened independently without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 24v060000 (latches/locks/linkages) and linked the failure to the recall. The local dealer was notified about the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under the recall, and the contact was provided with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened without application. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who informed me that the repairs were not covered. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 24v060000 (latches, locks, and linkages).

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2021

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds in inclement weather including while driving in rain or slushy snow, the tailgate inadvertently opened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the tailgate switch needed to be replaced due to water intrusion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Latches/locks/linkage problems
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Tailgate Latch problems
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