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2020 Chevrolet Express Powertrain (other) Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the powertrain system, filed with NHTSA

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Powertrain (other) reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Mar 24, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
56%
of 16 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2020 Chevrolet Express submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming powertrain

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power and shuddered abnormally, causing the vehicle to decelerate to 40 MPH. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted; however, the failure persisted. The failure recurred while driving at 40 MPH on several occasions. An independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V839000 (POWER TRAIN); and refused to provide a diagnosis without a visible fractured part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,753.

NHTSA ID
11726848
Incident
Feb 3, 2026
Mileage
98,753 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and was shuddering while driving on the highway. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted; however, the failure reoccurred shortly afterwards while driving at 15 MPH. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then driven to a dealer, where the contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V839000 (POWER TRAIN); and associated the issue with the recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ID
11721782
Incident
Feb 3, 2026
Mileage
100,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 8, 2025

Transmission needed replaced at 61,000 miles

NHTSA ID
11692056
Incident
Dec 10, 2024
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 8, 2025

Certified mechanic said it needs a transmission.

NHTSA ID
11692053
Incident
Aug 1, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 8, 2025

Transmission needed replaced at 50,000 miles

NHTSA ID
11692051
Incident
May 9, 2020
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 8, 2025

Transmission issues at 50,00 to 60,000 miles

NHTSA ID
11692050
Incident
Sep 2, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 11, 2025

Transmission valve

NHTSA ID
11686768
Incident
Sep 11, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 19, 2024

Improper shift and hard jerking downshifts Which has been a continuous problem since September 22

NHTSA ID
11584018
Incident
Mar 20, 2023
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 13, 2024

Transmission needs to be replaced at 70k miles and I have had all scheduled service maintenance done. Vehicle jerks hard when shifting gears.

NHTSA ID
11571580
Incident
Feb 13, 2024

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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