2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 17 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
We just arrived to our out to town destination and exited the vehicle. We drove 80 miles to get there. The truck was running when we noticed white smoke coming from under the hood then immediately large red flames.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and towing a trailer, the message "Trailer Brake Disconnected" was displayed with an audible chime. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, but no fault was found with the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Service Update Program: N232414840; and associated the failure with the service update. The dealer and the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the program.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints