2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado sits mid-pack among Colorado years: 98 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 131, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Transmission leads the complaint categories with 32 reports (33% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
98
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
5
Fires reported
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
4
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2020 compare to other Colorado years?
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 32 | 33% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 16 | 16% | ▼ down |
| Other | 15 | 15% | — flat |
| Steering | 9 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 8 | 8% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 7 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 3 | 3% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Transmission shuttering mostly at interstate speeds but as slow as 35 mph. Under light to medium light pedal acceleration. Truck feels as if it's going over Road ripples. I'm disappointed to find out this is a common problem with Chevy 8-speed Transmissions. It happens every time I drive it. From…”
“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. Simultaneously, the contact noticed white smoke exiting the front vents. The contact drove…”
“IGNITION LOCKED UP. This situation is the same as another complaint posted earlier this year by another owner. Ignition key will not turn in the igntion switch. Tried all the internet fixes. Turning steering wheel, bumping transmission lever, tried spare key, etc. Nothing worked. $225 to tow to the…”
“MY 2020 COLORADO HAS A SLOSHING SOUND COMING FROM PASSENGERS FRONT GOING TOWARDS BACK WHEN ACCELERATING. ALSO THE TRUCK HAS BEEN GOING OUT OF ALIGNMENT SINCE THE DAY I GOT IT. DEALER CLAIMS 'REAR THRUST ANGLE NOT ALIGNED FROM FACTORY' EVERY MONTH I HAVE BEEN BACK TO GET IT REALIGNED”
“TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WARNING "FAILED SEAT BELT" SUDDENLY DISPLAYED AND WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND SMOKE WAS PRESENT IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP…”
2020 Chevrolet Colorado — common questions
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 98 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Colorado year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2020 Colorado problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (32 complaints), engine (16 complaints), other (15 complaints).
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Colorado years to avoid are 2016, 2015, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2007. The cleanest record among Colorado years belongs to 2014.
How safe is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.