2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 82 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, or 12.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.29, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 82 model-year 2020 vehicles we track, it ranks #25 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 73% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 41% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2020-06-17 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 15 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2019) drew 19.4 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2021) drew 13.0 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2020 model collected 18 complaints, 68% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (34.1% of complaints), followed by Engine (23.2%) and Interior & equipment (13.4%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 2.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “transmission”, “shudder”, “flush”, “shake” and “torque converter”. 4 reports (4.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 50 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (43% of incidents). In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 22 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.29
- vs. other Chevrolet models0.27
- vs. other 2020 models0.33
- vs. other Midsize pickups0.59
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (18)0.32
- #25 of 82 · 2020Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports
- transmission23
- shudder7
- flush5
- shake6
- torque converter5
- rumble strips3
Engine · Common terms in reports
- camshaft position6
- position actuator3
- check engine10
- exhaust camshaft3
- diagnosed camshaft3
- illuminated9
Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports
- ignition3
- key3
- last3
Problem areas: Transmission / powertrain · Electrical · Engine · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Steering · Driver-assist systems
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 1
- Fires reported: 3
- Injuries: 4
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 50 months
What owners report
The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact's wife advised the contact to pull the vehicle over because black smoke was exiting the rear vents.
Power Steering suddenly stopped functioning as I was towing a trailer approx 5000 lbs. ‘Service Power Steering Drive With Care’ popped up on dash. No dealership visit as this just happened. Truck is unfit for driving safely.
While driving my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado through [XXX], the truck began having difficulty accelerating. As I exited the highway and turned into a gas station, the truck suddenly lost power.
Vacuum pump seized, causing loss of power assist on brakes. This happened as I was approaching an intersection to make a right-hand turn. When I press down on the brake pedal it felt hard, like it was locked up.
While driving at any speed when steering wheel is at the 1 to 2 o' clock position on a right turn, steering wheel wobbles and regardless of road condition. Stabitrack warning light comes on occasionally.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2020 · Midsize pickups
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Frontier | 23 | 3.4 | 0.08 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 82 | 12.3 | 0.29 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | 87 | 13.0 | 0.31 |
| 2020 Ford Ranger | 126 | 18.9 | 0.45 |
| 2020 Jeep Gladiator | 481 | 72.1 | 1.71 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
82 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, or about 12.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 34.1% of complaints.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 22 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 82 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, or 12.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.29, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 82 model-year 2020 vehicles we track, it ranks #25 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 73% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 41% lower.