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2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 86owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 3fire reports
- 4injuries reported
86 complaints, against an average of 186 for the other 12 Chevrolet Colorado model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
The components named most often in the 86 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2020 Chevrolet Colorado owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 86 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?16 owners · 18.6%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?12 owners · 14%
- Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado stall, lose power or shut off while driving?5 owners · 5.8%
- Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado vibrate or shake while driving?5 owners · 5.8%
- Has the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado had transmission failures?4 owners · 4.7%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?3 owners · 3.5%
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2020 Chevrolet Colorado owners report?
12 of the 86 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The engine malfunctioned, specifically the 4 camshaft actuator solenoid valves, making the car unable to safely drive. The check engine light came on, likely indicating the car was unsafe to drive. GM issued GM Special Coverage N232430470 covering 2020 Colorado's with a 3.6L V6 engine for the Bank 2 exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid up to 15 years/150,000 miles. This was confirmed by a Chevy dealership. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. My check engine light first came on 09/05/26, however, the check engine light did disappear later in the…
Coupling on vacuum pump broke off while in motion. Pieces fell near engine. Camshaft, vacuum pump and brake booster will need to be replace. Vehicle mileage is at 65124 miles. No reason to have such a failure so early
My 2020 Colorado at 14k miles, the dealer did the transmission oil flush and it helped till the warranty ran out. Now I have the same problem again at 32k miles. I bought the truck because GM said the problem with 8L/45 trans was fixed in 2019. To my knowledge there has been no update to the slipping clutch in GM's torque convertor. If I were to replace the convertor with another one just like it I could have the same problem. My Dealer ([XXX])says my lifetime warranty (that I got with my new Colorado) doesn't cover the transmission? And that if they do another $600 oil flush they don't…
On September 4, 2026, I experienced an extremely serious and frightening braking failure while driving my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L. I was driving my granddaughter to school and was pulling into the school's carpool/drop-off area at approximately 20 mph. This was an especially dangerous location because children, parents, vehicles, and school personnel were in the immediate area. As I attempted to slow and stop the vehicle, the brake pedal suddenly became extremely hard and the vehicle would not stop normally. The dashboard displayed “Service Brake Assist,” and the check-engine light…
While driving my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado through [XXX], the truck began having difficulty accelerating. As I exited the highway and turned into a gas station, the truck suddenly lost power. The steering became extremely difficult, and I lost normal brake assist. The brake pedal became extremely hard, and I had to apply extreme force to stop the truck and avoid crashing into a wall at the gas station. Fortunately, no collision occurred. The truck was towed to Ed Corley Ford in [XXX] because I was stranded in a remote area with very limited options. They diagnosed a failed/broken vacuum pump and…
a/c control knocks out tempter senor and gauge goes to zero and check engine light comes on, gas mileage goings to hell, turn off engine clutch fan runs for several minutes, can still touch water hoses by hand and not even hot. This is a big safety problem because I'm looking at the gauge and now causing more smog! Chevrolet Merele Stone in Porterville CA had it all day reporting A GM Strat sticking ,it was a brand new gm delco and senor and still doing it . It's a $1000.00 to repair itThey had to jump start my truck went picking it up. tried to charge the battery over night but dead battery…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where DTCs P0024 and P0014 were retrieved, indicating exhaust camshaft position system performance issues for Bank 2 and Bank 1. The contact associated the failure with GM Special Coverage Number: N232430470 (Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the diagnostic result was confirmed. The…
While driving at any speed when steering wheel is at the 1 to 2 o' clock position on a right turn, steering wheel wobbles and regardless of road condition. Stabitrack warning light comes on occasionally.
Plastic fuel supply line leaked from front of fuel tank area . the vehicle (2020 chevrolet colorado) was towed to the chevrolet service facility, after it was discovered leaking on my driveway. Gas was smelled while I was driving. I do have the failed hose. It was indeed damaged. Possibly chewed through by a rodent, mouse or squirrel. The colorado is allways parked in my blacktop driveway. Safety risk is substantial gas leak without any warning while driving or in a garage potential fire or explosion. Dealer service confirmed and replaced the hose. I reported to Chevrolet by phone on…
My truck has been shuddering and when put into gear it sounds like the bottom is falling out of it. Now when I am driving my truck is shuddering very hard and skipping gears. I have been having this issue since I bought the truck with only 47k miles and I have only put 40k miles on this truck in the past 3 years that I have owned it. I keep the maintenance up on my truck and have since I’ve owned it and I have already put a complaint into GM, when I bought the truck it has had electrical issues and the dealership is not helping. My warranty is out on this truck and GM said there is nothing…
Third brake light seal leaking causing electrical connecs to corode and loose connection rendering the third brake light to stop functioning.
The component that’s failing on my truck is the Apple car play and a check engine light (CODE P0024) which indicates Exhaust Camshaft Position, Bank 2. My safety and others safety is put at risk while having these issues: 1.) The Apple Car Play, having to take my focus off of driving to try and unplug my phone and plug it back in to HOPEFULLY fix the issue of using the navigation or phone calls while I’m driving during long road trips is extremely dangerous for myself, my loved ones and others on the road around me. 2.) This error code is extremely unsettling to experience while 500 miles away…
2020 Chevrolet Colorado: questions owners ask
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado; the most common categories were power train (33, 38.4%), engine (18, 20.9%), service brakes (11, 12.8%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 3 mention a fire, 4 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
Across 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (38.4% of complaints), engine (20.9% of complaints), service brakes (12.8% of complaints), steering (11.6% of complaints), electrical system (7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
16 of the 86 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (18.6%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "Drive ability issues, feels like going over cattle guard,shudders when accelerating around 40-60 mph. the vehicle shudder's abnormally. there are no warning lights illuminated." (NHTSA complaint 11639688, January 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
12 of the 86 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (14%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "The component that failed is the camshaft position actuator. My check engine light came on. Had my vvt solenoids replaced and the mechanic told me the actuator needs replacing." (NHTSA complaint 11671114, July 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
5 of the 86 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (5.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado through [XXX], the truck began having difficulty accelerating. As I exited the highway and turned into a gas station, the truck suddenly lost power." (NHTSA complaint 11761467, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado vibrate or shake while driving?
5 of the 86 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (5.8%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "Vehicle began exhibiting an intermittent shake between 45-60 MPH which felt like driving on a wash board road. In addition it would shift hard/bog down between 1st and 2nd gear." (NHTSA complaint 11654822, April 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado had transmission failures?
4 of the 86 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (4.7%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "The Automatic 8-Speed Transmission completely deteriorated after 4 years/64,000 miles exactly after the Power Train Warranty. No warning lights or signals identified me of the problem, only a noticeable shuddering when driving at highway speeds." (NHTSA complaint 11616783, September 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
3 of the 86 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado (3.5%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Bought 2020 chevy colorado wt exactly two weeks ago today and on my way home for the 3 day weekend the traction light as well as esc service light came on. i have 227 miles on my vehicle!" (NHTSA complaint 11353238, September 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Colorado
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2020 only.