2020 GMC Sierra 3500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500, 2% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while towing a trailer, the tailgate unintendedly opened while making a right turn. Due to the failure, the end of the tailgate was ripped in half. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631616, filed 2024-12, 43,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V060000Feb 1, 2024General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2020–2024, Sierra 2500 2020–2024, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020–2024 +1 more
- 20V324000Jun 4, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles previously recalled under 20V-142…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2020, Sierra 2500 2020, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020 +1 more
- 20V142000Mar 12, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2020, Sierra 2500 2020, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500
19 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology