The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD has 28 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes. Owners most often flag engine/ecm software issues (6.6l duramax l5p diesel): multiple reports of check engine lights, reduced power, limp mode, and error codes (e.g., p060c, p133b, p133d) related to software anomalies. a specific service bulletin (pip6066a) acknowledges the problem with no immediate fix, eroding owner trust. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 Silverado 3500 HD model years we track, complaint volume runs from 28 (2020) to 2,119 (2003). With 28 complaints, the 2020 Silverado 3500 HD sits belowthe model's median of 132.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. For older models (circa 2000-2019) equipped with the 6.0L gasoline V8 and corresponding transmissions (e.g., 6L90), owner feedback is overwhelmingly positive regarding…
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