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2020 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

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Recalls on record for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado

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12 current recalls

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2022160 · manufacturer campaign N222359640

31 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2022 · Sierra 2019–2022

What is wrong

This recall is a new notification for owners that purchased a soft or hard tri-fold tonneau cover from a General Motors dealer. On certain trucks, the bed-cover could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects soft and hard tri-fold tonneau covers that were sold as an accessory by General Motors dealers. Note: This recall is related to Transport Canada recalls 2019-494 and 2020-165. If your truck was previously repaired under either of those recalls, it does not require further repair under the new recall.

Why it matters

A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to perform the recall repairs, including adding a tether to prevent the tonneau cover from detaching. Note: Until the recall repairs are completed, you can prevent the chance of the tonneau cover detaching by removing it from your truck and storing it.

1,520 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2021767 · manufacturer campaign N212346510

17 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2021 · Sierra 2019–2021

What is wrong

This recall affects certain trucks equipped with optional 18", 20", or 22" wheels and tires. The spare tire has a smaller diameter than the tires on the truck. As a result, the antilock brake system (ABS) may not work properly on certain road surfaces when the spare tire is installed on a rear wheel position. This could lead to an increase in stopping distance or a loss of control.

Why it matters

Reduced braking or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your truck to a dealer to replace the spare tire and wheel. The dealer will also apply a new spare tire information label over the existing tire label. You will be provided an owner's manual insert that says which spare tire should be used with the wheels and tires on your truck.

14 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2021103 · manufacturer campaign N212329050

26 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2020 · Escalade 2020 · Blazer 2019 · Express 2018–2021 · and 9 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.

2,360 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020624 · manufacturer campaign N202314670

17 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2021 · Sierra 2019–2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the seat belt brackets for the front-row centre seat may not be properly attached to the seat frame. As a result, the seat belt could detach, and may not work as designed in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the front-row centre seat belt bracket attachments. The dealer will reassemble the brackets correctly, if necessary.

71,484 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2020530 · manufacturer campaign N202319030

6 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2020 · Silverado 2020–2021 · Traverse 2020 · Acadia 2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the tires and replace the ones that have the DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental.

629 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020505 · manufacturer campaign N202314870

23 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2020 · Sierra 2019–2020

What is wrong

On a small number of trucks, the driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, the driveshaft could break while driving and cause a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the driveshaft.

5 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020350 · manufacturer campaign N202305380

30 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2020 · XT5 2020 · XT6 2020 · Blazer 2020 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the side curtain airbag inflators. As a result, the airbags may not inflate properly in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag that does inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side curtain airbags.

76 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2020165 · manufacturer campaign N192285070

16 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2020 · Sierra 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain Silverado LD and Sierra LD models, the bed-cover could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects tri-fold tonneau covers that were factory ordered or sold as an accessory. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-205. Trucks that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the tonneau cover rails and clamps. They will also add a tether to prevent the tonneau cover from detaching. For trucks repaired under recall 2019-205, the dealer will confirm that the previous repair was performed correctly. Note: Until the recall repairs are completed, you can prevent the chance of the tonneau cover detaching by removing it from your truck and storing it.

3,991 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020079 · manufacturer campaign N202294420

27 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2020 · Sierra 2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers could break under load. If this happens, the brake caliper could detach. As a result, brake performance could be reduced, and/or the caliper could interfere with wheel rotation.

Why it matters

Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the brake caliper bolts.

1,570 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019631 · manufacturer campaign N192273510

12 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2020 · Sierra 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the nut that attaches the positive battery cable to the alternator could loosen. This could affect the electrical connection, resulting in an engine stall and/or arcing.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Electrical arcing could damage surrounding material and increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the connection between the positive battery cable and the alternator. If necessary, it will be cleaned and reattached. If the nut, cable or terminal are damaged, the dealer will replace the damaged parts.

24,289 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019575 · manufacturer campaign N192270600

14 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2020 · Sierra 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, the carpet could catch fire.

Why it matters

A fire that occurs after a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the seat belt pretensioner bracket.

75,208 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2019494 · manufacturer campaign N192261860

3 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Silverado 2019–2020 · Sierra 2019–2020

What is wrong

Certain truck bed-covers could come loose while driving and detach from the truck. This problem affects tri-fold soft tonneau covers that were factory ordered or sold as an accessory.

Why it matters

A tonneau cover that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and provide them with improved instructions and labels to explain how the tonneau cover should be installed. An online video will also be available. In addition, the company will provide owners with a tether kit for the cover.

2,668 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Source: Vehicle recalls — Transport Canada. Data current as of 6 August 2026. 17,918 recalls, refreshed daily from Transport Canada’s 60-day feed. CarMonitor is not affiliated with Transport Canada or any manufacturer.