2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electronic stability control (esc) problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine started knocking, and the sound grew louder while making a turn. The Electronic Stability Control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where one…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several safety features failed to operate. The contact…”
filed May 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 51 | 5% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 3% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 2% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 161 | 11% |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.