Complaints
95
per 10K Sold
9.9
US Sales
96,236
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:31,402 mi
#214 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:41,153 mi
Fires:1
#38 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:13,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 31 | — | — | 31,402 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | 1 | 41,153 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 9,100 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | 2 | 54,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,402
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,153
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,500
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
9,100
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
54,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2020 Chevrolet Colorado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado has 95 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (31 complaints, avg 31,402 mi); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 41,153 mi); Steering Defects (8 complaints, avg 13,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 31,326 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado include 1 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Colorado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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