2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems and complaints
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The most-reported areas: Power Train (33), Engine (20), Unknown Or Other (15).
Key takeaways
- 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 38% |
| Engine | 20 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 15% |
| Steering | 10 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 1% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-26
2020 Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L, approximately 81,500 miles. I experienced a sudden loss of power brake assist. There was no warning noise associated with the failure; the brake pedal became extremely hard and required substantially greater pedal pressure to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independen...
Seat Belts,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-23
Vacuum pump for brakes failed and damaged the whole engine to be replaced because of faulty vacuum pump design
Engine - filed 2026-10-21
The engine malfunctioned, specifically the 4 camshaft actuator solenoid valves, making the car unable to safely drive. The check engine light came on, likely indicating the car was unsafe to drive. GM issued GM Special Coverage N232430470 covering 2020 Colorado's with a 3.6L V6 engine for the Bank 2 exhaust camshaft ac...
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More for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.