2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service and Repair Manual
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- RST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Custom Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Custom Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- LTZ Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- WT Doble Cabina Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- LTZ Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- WT Cab Regular Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- SSV Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- RST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- High Country Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Custom Trail Boss Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- LT Trail Boss Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Engines covered
- 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 2.7L 2720CC 166Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 6.2L 6162CC 376Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 3.0L 2993CC 183Cu. In. l6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be deg
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not
Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and inc
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chev
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a bel
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, fr
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of cra
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the a
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket,
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with e
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator coul
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamin
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 ve
Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air l
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT n
The document advise technicians after an engine repair involving removal of the camshaft actuators, the vehicle may set p1101 P0172 and or stalls when taken off idle. The technician is instructed to verify the intake and exhaust camshaft ac
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
This PI provide diagnostic tip for an SES MIL with DTC P16A7 and/or P16AF. Dealers are to inspect for a loose connection.
This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.
This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarily on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended a
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This PI was created to help avoid unnecessary front camera module replacements
This PI was created to help avoid unnecessary front camera module replacements
Showing the 8 most recent of 1452 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MVC involving 7 vehicles. My truck was rear ended, pushed into on coming traffic where i was hit in the front fender, bumper and side wall of front right side ( passenger side). T
MY WIFE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE REAR ENDED FORD FIESTA AND HIT IT SO HARD THAT VEHICLE PUSHED A 2006 DODGE FULL SIZE PICKUP 100 FEET DOWN THE STREET AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T D
MY WIFE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE REAR ENDED FORD FIESTA AND HIT IT SO HARD THAT VEHICLE PUSHED A 2006 DODGE FULL SIZE PICKUP 100 FEET DOWN THE STREET AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T D
I was involved in a 3 car accident where I was stopped and rear ended into another vehicle in front of me. My car experienced severe damage which led to multiple minor injuries and
Showing the 4 most serious of 979 complaints filed with NHTSA.
