2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado holds 84 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Colorado years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (33 of 84), then Engine (17) and Steering (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2019 Colorado has 150 complaints, 20 per year, and the 2021 has 75 complaints, 8 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (84 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"My 2020 Colorado at 14k miles, the dealer did the transmission oil flush and it helped till the warranty ran out. Now I have the same problem again at 32k miles. I bought the truck because GM said the problem with 8L/45…"
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"On September 4, 2026, I experienced an extremely serious and frightening braking failure while driving my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L. I was driving my granddaughter to school and was pulling into the school's…"
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"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. The steering became extremely…"
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"a/c control knocks out tempter senor and gauge goes to zero and check engine light comes on, gas mileage goings to hell, turn off engine clutch fan runs for several minutes, can still touch water hoses by hand and not…"
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"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Colorado two-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| Colorado two-wheel drive | 2.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG | $4100 |
| Colorado two-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
| Colorado four-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | Four-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG | $3400 |
| Colorado four-wheel drive | 2.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $4300 |
| Colorado four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
| Colorado ZR2 four-wheel drive | 2.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG | $4950 |
| Colorado ZR2 four-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | Four-wheel drive | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-358 covers certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles among other GM models: the high-pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange and damage the high-pressure fuel line. Recall 20V-811 covers certain 2021 Colorado vehicles among other GM models: incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the seat belts, which can prevent the belts from holding the occupant in a crash.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado holds 84 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Colorado years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (33 of 84), then Engine (17) and Steering (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2019 Colorado has 150 complaints, 20 per year, and the 2021 has 75 complaints, 8 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado is 20.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
When did the Chevrolet Colorado return to the US market?
The mid-size Colorado relaunched in the US for the 2015 model year after a gap in the early 2010s catalog years.
What engine oil does a Chevrolet Colorado use?
5W-30 (2.9L, 3.7L, and 5.3L where equipped)
What does NHTSA recall 11V-552 cover on the Chevrolet Colorado?
Recall 11V-552 covers certain 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles that do not comply with FMVSS 208 occupant crash protection requirements related to driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals.