MYRModel Year Report

2020 Chevrolet Colorado

▲ Better than typical
2020 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:34:25.477Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Colorado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 2004: 361 complaints 2004 2005: 356 complaints 2006: 236 complaints 2007: 140 complaints 2007 2008: 81 complaints 2009: 67 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 42 complaints 2012: 41 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 483 complaints 2016: 694 complaints 2016 2017: 213 complaints 2018: 176 complaints 2019: 144 complaints 2019 2020: 79 complaints 2020 2021: 67 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 129 complaints 2024: 114 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2020: 79 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004361
2005356
2006236
2007140
200881
200967
201028
201142
201241
20131
20141
2015483
2016694
2017213
2018176
2019144
202079
202167
202248
2023129
2024114
202526
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 39%

39% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20240528

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20240528

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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 BAG

NHTSA ODI report, 20200801

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2015 ■ 2004

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FAQ

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 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.