Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 22, 2020
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash if Driveshaft Separates
General Motors recalls 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks with a potential driveshaft separation risk, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact GM for free driveshaft replacement by December 2020.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks because a driveshaft joint may not have been properly welded, causing it to separate while driving. This could lead to loss of propulsion and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact GM customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79321-chevrolet-silverado-2500-2020-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash.
“Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash if Driveshaft Separates.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79321-chevrolet-silverado-2500-2020-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V650000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V650000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 22, 2020, that General Motors LLC is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks due to a driveshaft separation hazard. Owners should contact Chevrolet or GMC customer service for a free driveshaft replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2020
Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2020
GMC Sierra 1500, 2019-2020
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267.
The hazard
One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since Feb. 11, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (Oct. 23, 2026), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (Oct. 23, 2026), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (Sept. 24, 2026). NHTSA has received 1,096 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of Oct. 20, 2026, and 747 complaints for the 2020 model year. Recent power train recalls affecting similar trucks include Ford 2026 F-350 SD (March 3, 2026), Ford F-350 SD (Dec. 12, 2025), and Ford 2026 F-150 (Sept. 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 truck has a driveshaft joint that wasn't properly welded. The recall covers specific models from 2020.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-1020 or 1-888-988-7267 to schedule a free driveshaft replacement.
Get Driveshaft Replacement
GM will replace the driveshaft at no cost once the recall begins in December 2020.
December 2020
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V650000 — Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash if Driveshaft Separates
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash if Driveshaft Separates that is covered by recall 20V650000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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