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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
Owner complaints (88)
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (1 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 88).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 33 | |
| Engine | 20 | |
| Unknown or other | 15 | |
| Service brakes | 12 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Seat belts | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Chevrolet Colorado version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Colorado 2WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Colorado 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,350 |
| Colorado 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $5,050 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-31.