2020 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado has 84 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 55, earning a Caution verdict — rank 10 of 21 model years. Transmission & Powertrain problems lead at 39% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,500 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #10 of 21 Colorado years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 84
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 18.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2020 Chevy Colorado problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain33 (39%)
- Engine19 (23%)
- Other15 (18%)
- Brakes11 (13%)
- Steering10 (12%)
- Electrical System9 (11%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission shudders or shakes like driving over rumble strips during light-throttle acceleration between 25 and 80 mph.
- Engine vibrates between 30 and 60 mph, especially in cruise control when transitioning from downhill to uphill.
- Engine temperature gauge climbs into the red zone after 30 to 40 minutes of driving, then cools and repeats.
- Power steering assist suddenly cuts out while towing, triggering a 'Service Power Steering' warning.
- Brake pedal reportedly failed to stop the vehicle at highway speed while a seat belt warning displayed and smoke appeared in the cabin.
- Traction control and ESC service warning lights activate with very low mileage on the odometer.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Colorado years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 84 complaints and a complaint index of 55 for the 2020 Colorado, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 10th out of 21 Colorado model years, worse than the lowest-complaint years but better than years like 2016 and 2015.
- What is the main problem with the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top complaint area, making up 39% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,500 miles. Engine problems follow at 23% of complaints.
- Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2020 Colorado, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2020 Colorado compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 55, the 2020 model falls between the worst years (2016 at 100 and 2015 at 95) and the best years (2010, 2011, and 2012, all rated Best). Its Caution verdict places it mid-pack among 21 model years.
- How much does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado cost to fuel?
- EPA rates the 2020 Colorado at 20.5 mpg combined (18.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.