FaultScore

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheel problems

13 of the 1,038 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are about the wheels — 1% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 10,800 miles.

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Fires

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Exactly what failed

Wheels 13 100.0%

Wheels across every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 year

2001 10 6.8%
2004 10 6.8%
2005 12 8.1%
2006 13 8.8%
2007 11 7.4%
2014 16 10.8%
2015 21 14.2%
2016 21 14.2%
2018 10 6.8%
2019 11 7.4%
2020 13 8.8%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Corona, CA

WHEELS

While driving at highway speed, my vehicle developed a serious transmission problem. At approximately 75 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to maintain speed and dropped to about 55 mph despite throttle input. Engine RPM increased significantly and the vehicle had greatly reduced propulsion. Normal operation temporarily returned after the vehicle was shut off and restarted. The vehicle has also experienced harsh shifting, vibration, limp-mode behavior, a check-engine light, and I reported a momentary wheel-lock event. These symptoms create a safety concern because an unexpected loss of propulsion or abnormal transmission behavior at freeway speeds can increase the risk of a collision. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Chevrolet dealer. The dealer documented transmission-related diagnostic codes including P0700, P0970, P0968, and P0711. The dealer's repair order specifically referenced GM program N242454441-03, described transmission control-valve wear and pressure loss, and recommended replacement of the valve body. A separate repair estimate included the valve-body assembly and related transmission service parts. Despite the dealer recommending valve-body replacement, GM/dealer coverage was denied primarily because P0747 was not present at the time of diagnosis. I am reporting this because I am concerned that transmission control-valve/valve-body deterioration may cause harsh shifting, reduced propulsion, limp mode, or other safety-related symptoms before or without P0747 being stored. I am asking NHTSA to review whether vehicles with the same underlying valve-body failure may remain on the road because the specific qualifying diagnostic code is not present during a dealer scan. The vehicle and transmission are available for further inspection if requested.

NHTSA complaint #11758115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tea, SD

WHEELS

With only 70,000 miles on the truck it started to have a hard shudder and wheels locking up. During the wheel shudder it would shift hard as well. We took it to a shop and they said it was our Transmission control module and that the transmission had metal shavings and would fail soon. They also said doing any service to these transmissions can cause failure.We were informed that the dealership is aware these transmissions are all failing. The cost to replace is over $6,500. The dealership should have to do an official recall for this. After some research i found that the dealership has acknowledged the issue by replacing the TCM and uploading new software to put the transmission into a fail safe instead of putting in a new transmission. The issues that the failure causes has made thousands of people have to get new transmissions before the service is even due. A quick search on Google states that 461,000 vehicles were effected and that a recall has been issued, but it has not been officially issued. We need a new transmission and should not have to pay for it on a truck that is so new and serviced timely.

NHTSA complaint #11684802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chandler, AZ

WHEELS

On August 17,2025 I was driving on the freeway when I heard a loud bang and I thought my tire blew but it also felt like I hit something, however I pulled over and tires were ok. I proceeded to go again and this time if can feel my rear tire lock up and then let go. I pulled into a parking lot and my tires had some strips on them as if they where dragged.

NHTSA complaint #11682086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lee, MA

WHEELS

My 2020 Silverado duramax was at the dealer for recall , next day check engine light came on and rear wheels got locked up , the dealer installed new transmission valve , next day same problem check engine light and rear wheels locked up again, now the dealer said is something to be with a speed sensor and I have to paid for it , my truck was perfectly working before all this recall thing, it’s been 3 weeks now with no transportation, because GM and Chevy dealer don’t want to respond or fix this problem with the transmission valve and transmission control module software that was installed My truck was all good before this matter

NHTSA complaint #11652925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Conroe, TX

WHEELS

Dealership attempting to sell a vehicle with an open recall was more than prepared to let me drive and potentially sell a vehicle with a recall open causing the rear tires to randomly lock up. Made problem known to salesman and said they'd take it off the market. Now, they lowered the price by $2600 as it was previously listed at $25,571, now listed at $22,971. Listing still not down.

NHTSA complaint #11629437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Houma, LA

WHEELS

UPPER CONTROL ARM FAILURE TWICE , 1ST TIME IT HAPPEN WAS FEB. 2023 THEN LAST THURSDAY 09/21/23 HAPPEN AGAIN IF GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPPED WOULD OF LOST CONTROL , 1ST TIME WAS DOING 35MPH THEN 2ND WAS DOING ABOUT 10MPH NO WARNING JUST SNAPPED THE BALL JOINT

NHTSA complaint #11546695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

MC Keesport, PA

WHEELS

Bought this vehicle 4 months ago first month the tire loosing air went on a trip park in a garage left it there for the week end came out passenger front tire was flat put spare on notice crack on inside of the rim...2 month later took another trio on the way home tire was loosing air change out again Crack on inside of rim driver rear different one then first time

NHTSA complaint #11532604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

De Soto, MO

WHEELS

While driving down the interstate hi-way, I heard a pop and my truck started to swerve into the adjoining lane. I turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction and the truck started making a rubbing sound and very hard to steer. I finally got it to the side of the hi-way and seen my passenger side front wheel leaning in. The upper balljoint/control arm broke. Luckily no-one was in the lane next to me or it would have caused a serious crash.

NHTSA complaint #11524348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pooler, GA

WHEELS

Right front wheel control Arm broke on the interstate running 70mph with no control.

NHTSA complaint #11461330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cambridge, ID

WHEELS

It seems the top suspension arm on my front passenger side broke.

NHTSA complaint #11449175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 10,800 miles Dumas, AR

WHEELS

MY TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD A SHIMMY FEEL IN THE TRANSMISSION AROUND 60 MPH IT SHOOK AND WOULD SLIP GEARS. I JUST HAD IT GET WORSE THIS WEEK. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END IS NOT SHAKING REALLY BAD FROM 60-75 MPH ON NEWLY PAVED ROADS. THE TRUCK USED TO DRIVE LIKE A DREAM NOW ITS DRIVING SO ROUGH AND THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON!

NHTSA complaint #11415698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 14,300 miles Compton, CA

WHEELS

MICHELIN TIRE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, NO PROBLEMS BEFORE. ONLY 14,500 MILES DRIVEN

NHTSA complaint #11408208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,838 miles NEW Britain, CT

WHEELS

VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALER DEC 2020. I DECIDED TO REPLACE SOME LIGHTS SO, I LOWERED THE SPARE TIRE FOR BETTER ACCESS WHILE REPLACING A LIGHT BULB. I NOTICED EVERYWHERE THE SPARE TIRE AND THE FRAME CROSS MEMBERS COME INTO CONTACT THE PAINT HAS RUBBED AWAY AND RUST HAS BEGUN TO FORM. ALSO, THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE TIRE HAS CORRESPONDING SPOTS WHERE THE RUBBER HAS WORN AWAY. THIS LEADS ME TO HAVE CONCERNS AS TO THE SPARE TIRE'S AVAILABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT.

NHTSA complaint #11407413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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