Pickup Truck • 2.8l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado has 81 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 27 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.8l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 23 MPG combined.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD Diesel | 2.8L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Colorado 4WD Diesel | 2.8L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Colorado 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD Diesel | 2.8L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Colorado 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 21.9% |
| PU/EC 2WD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 22% |
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 21.2% |
| PU/EC 4WD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 21.4% |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Chevrolet Colorado models.
Summary of 81 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems & component breakdown (28 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
View all 2020 Chevrolet Colorado recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 81 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 27 filings (33% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado range from 17 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
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