2020 Model Year

GMC Sierra 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
384
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Severe
20

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Latest owner reports

Suspension
Nov 2026

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction regarding a significant safety and reliability issue with my 2020 GMC Denali. Specifically, the ve...

Power Train
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked violently. The...

Engine
Sep 2026

MY 2020 GMC SIERRA DENALI EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE in June of 2024. Dealer repair was in excess of $7,700.00. They stated they knew thi...

Power Train
Aug 2026

I was driving my vehicle on the highway when the transmission suddenly gave out with no warning whatsoever. When I say gave out, I mean, it just compl...

Power Train
Jul 2026

My 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 experienced a premature transmission failure consistent with GM’s known 8-speed transmission defect. My safety and the safety...

Engine
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made an abnormal popping and crackl...

Engine
Jun 2026

I purchased my 2020 gmc sierra 1500 6.2L in September 2024 with 80,000 miles. 9 months later the lifters gave out. Had them replaced and 6 months late...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jun 2026

My 2020 GMC Sierra with a 5.3L engine and 78,272 miles on the vehicle, experienced damaged lifters which also resulted in a damaged cam shaft. The to...

Power Train
Feb 2026

Vehicle is shifting hard when switching gears. Typical with the recall and the valve body being the issue. Dealership is saying it is not covered by r...

STEERING,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to ste...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 has 384 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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