2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  Factory Warranty & Recalls – All Coverage & Exceptions

This articles writing was assisted by Claude AI

Below is a summary of your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  warranty coverage and how long your coverage lasts. At the bottom of this article is the full 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 warranty PDF, if you wish to explore further.

Warranty durations listed below are in terms of the vehicle’s mileage or age. If a type of coverage is valid for three years or 36,000 miles, coverage lasts until the vehicle reaches 36,000 miles or until it’s three years old, whichever occurs first.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

If you need more detailed information about the warranties covered in this article, you can find the link to the original factory warranty PDF towards the end of this article. Alternatively, you can review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section at the very bottom of the article which provides more warranty details. Please refer to the warranty PDF link if you would like to view the complete and official warranty terms from Chevrolet.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  Factory Warranty

The following warranties have expired since the 2020 Chevrolet was first purchased:

• The 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper warranty may be valid, depending on the purchase date. This covered the entire vehicle except for some additional coverages.

• The 3-year/36,000 mile Air Conditioning warranty may also be valid, depending on the purchase date. 

• The 1-year/no mileage limit Battery warranty has expired, as the vehicle is now over 1 year old.

• The 2-year/24,000-mile Federal Emissions defect warranty has expired, as the vehicle is over 2 years old and has over 24,000 miles. 

• The 3-year/50,000-mile California Emissions defect warranty may be expired, depending on the purchase date.

The remaining active warranties are the Powertrain, Rust-Through, Air Conditioning, Federal Emissions for specified components, California Emissions for specified components, and any special coverages that may apply.

If you are confused about what each of the factory warranties covers, I recommend checking out our article “The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties.” This guide explains in detail the various warranties that come with a new car like this 2020 Chevrolet. The Basic, Powertrain, Corrosion Perforation, Air Conditioning, Paint, Battery, Tire, Federal Emissions, and California Emissions warranties are all part of the Factory New Vehicle Limited Warranty provided by Chevrolet. 

Our guide breaks down what each of these warranties covers and for how long. Understanding the ins and outs of factory warranties can help you make informed decisions about your vehicle’s service and know what to expect if repairs are needed down the road. Check out the guide if you want to become an expert on car warranties!

Basic Warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty, also known as the basic warranty, does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, modifications, improper maintenance, or environmental conditions. Cosmetic issues like paint scratches, dents, and wheel damage are also not covered. This warranty expired will in 2023, 3 years after the initial purchase of the 2020 Chevrolet, as the coverage is for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Powertrain Warranty

The powertrain warranty covers the engine, transmission, drive systems, and more. Specifically, it covers the engine, transmission, transaxle, transfer case, drive systems, and certain components like seals and gaskets. This powertrain warranty originally lasted for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurred first. 

For this 2020 Chevrolet, the powertrain warranty will expire in 2025. Since powertrain warranties have both a time and mileage limit, they expire when either limit is reached. In this case, the time limit hasn’t been reached, but if you have driven more than 60,000, the powertrain is no longer valid.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The rust perforation limited warranty covers sheet metal panels against corrosion and rust-through. There are two components to this warranty. For corrosion coverage, it is 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For rust-through coverage, it is 6 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

Therefore, the 3-year/36,000-mile corrosion coverage portion of this warranty expired will expire in 2023 for this 2020 Chevrolet, depending on the initial purchase date. The 6-year/100,000-mile rust-through coverage will expire in 2026, 6 years after the initial purchase date, assuming the mileage limit of 100,000 miles is not exceeded. 

Air Conditioning Warranty

The Air Conditioning Warranty covers the air conditioning system against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty originally lasted for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first. For this 2020 Chevrolet, the Air Conditioning Warranty will expire in 2023, depending on the purchase date. Since this warranty has both a time and mileage limit, it expires when either limit is reached. 

Battery Warranty

The Battery Warranty under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers the battery against defects in materials and workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance or environmental issues. This warranty originally lasted for 1 year with no mileage limit. 

For this 2020 Chevrolet, the 1-year limit was reached first, so the Battery Warranty expired in 2021. Since this warranty has a time limit of 1 year, it expired 1 year after the original in-service date. Knowing that the Battery Warranty expired in 2021 helps owners understand that any battery repairs needed now would not be covered under the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Tire Warranty

The Tire Warranty covers tires supplied with the new vehicle against defects in materials and workmanship but does not cover normal wear and tear or damage from road hazards. This warranty originally lasted for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first. For this 2020 Chevrolet, the 3-year limit hasn’t been reached, depending on your purchase date. 

Knowing what is covered and that the Tire Warranty will expire in 2023 helps owners understand if tire repairs needed now would be covered under the original new vehicle warranty (they would, depending on the purchase date, since the warranty may be active).

Federal Emissions Warranty

The Federal Emissions Warranty covers specified parts and components of the emissions control system. It does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance, misuse, or aftermarket modifications. For the 2020 Chevrolet, the warranty on defects was 2 years/24,000 miles, and the warranty on certain major components was 8 years/80,000 miles, whichever occurred first. 

So for defects, the warranty expired in 2022 when the 2-year limit was reached. The warranty on major components like the catalytic converter is still active until 2028 when the 8-year limit is reached. Since emissions warranties have both time and mileage limits, they expire when either limit is met first for a given coverage. 

The Clean Air Act

The Federal Clean Air Act established emissions standards that vehicles must meet. Under this law, vehicle manufacturers must warrant emissions components to be free from defects for a specified time. For this 2020 Chevrolet, the emissions defect warranty expired in 2022 after 2 years/24,000 miles.

However, the Clean Air Act requires manufacturers to warrant certain major emissions components for up to 8 years/80,000 miles. So even though the defect warranty has expired, Chevrolet could still be required under the Clean Air Act to repair or replace major emissions parts like the catalytic converter until 2028, when the 8-year/80,000-mile limit is reached. Understanding how the Clean Air Act extends emissions component coverage beyond the standard defect warranty can help owners if major repairs are needed.

California Emissions Warranty

The California Emissions Warranty covers specified parts and components of the emissions control system. It does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance, misuse, or aftermarket modifications. For this 2020 Chevrolet, the warranty on defects was 3 years/50,000 miles, and the warranty on certain major components was 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurred first. 

So for defects, the California emissions warranty expired in 2023, depending on your purchase date. The warranty on major components like the catalytic converter is still active until 2027 when the 7-year limit is reached. Since emissions warranties have both time and mileage limits, they expire when either limit is met first for a given coverage. 

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recalls

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been affected by several NHTSA recalls during its model year. These include recalls for seat belt brackets that may not be secured properly (NHTSA campaign number 20V792000), driveshafts that can separate while driving (20V650000), roof rail airbags that may not deploy correctly (20V446000), and over cured tires that can experience sudden air loss (20V684000). Another recall (20V814000) was issued for Silverados with carpet flooring, where hot gas from the seat belt pretensioners could ignite the carpet after deployment. 

Chevrolet dealerships can inspect and repair all of these issues free of charge for impacted Silverado 1500 owners. Checking for any open NHTSA recalls and completing needed repairs is important for maintaining the safety of the Silverado 1500.

Read our article if you’d like to know more about the difference between recalls, warranty extensions, and technical service bulletins.

Extended Warranties

Extended Warranty Available Upon Car Purchase

At the time of purchase, the manufacturer may have offered optional extended warranty coverage beyond the standard factory warranty. An extended warranty can provide additional protection past the original coverage limits. To find out if an extended warranty was purchased on this 2020 Chevrolet, the owner would need to check their paperwork from the dealership for an extended service contract. 

Extended warranties have both time and mileage limits, so the coverage expires when either limit is reached first. The owner can also contact the Chevrolet dealership where the vehicle was purchased to inquire about any extended warranty purchased when the car was new. Having an extended warranty can provide valuable coverage beyond the manufacturer’s factory warranty expiration.

Extended Warranty Available Now

If you’re looking for an affordable extended warranty for your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the FIXD Vehicle Protection Plan can help. We have partnered with CARCHEX, one of the leaders in the industry. Our coverage includes everything from the engine and powertrain parts to electrical components and air conditioning. This coverage is available for one low monthly fee. Choose from five levels of coverage and find a warranty that suits your needs and budget. Get a no-cost and no-obligation quote today.

Want to know more about choosing an extended warranty? Check out: 10 Reasons Why an Extended Car Warranty May or May Not Work for You.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Warranty Brochure/Booklet

If you want a more comprehensive look at the warranty coverage that has expired and what coverage may still be available, you can read Chevrolet’s warranty booklet. It provides detailed information about coverage, including exclusions.

Click here to download and read the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  warranty brochure.

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