2020 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 88
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 88 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 498 |
| 2016 | 713 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
38% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter.
Engine
23% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-28
Also filed under Service brakes
Vacuum pump for brakes failed and damaged the whole engine to be replaced because of faulty vacuum pump design
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-23
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21
Service brakes
15% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact rented a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-09
Also filed under Seat belts
Coupling on vacuum pump broke off while in motion. Pieces fell near engine. Camshaft, vacuum pump and brake booster will need to be replace. Vehicle mileage is at 65124 miles. No reason to have such a failure so…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-08
Steering
11% · 10 reportsElectrical system
7% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The radio/info screen went black while in use. Wouldn't come back on turned vehicle off and back on and it started working. While vehicle was parked and off the dash caught on fire and discharged the passenger side air…
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.