2020 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and problems
No recalls and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2020 Chevrolet Colorado recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Vacuum pump for brakes failed and damaged the whole engine to be replaced because of faulty vacuum pump design
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…
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…
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…
Colorado model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 216 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 183 | 3 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 150 | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 80 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 137 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2016 Colorado has the most complaints (714). All Chevrolet Colorado years →
Questions
- Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
- Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (33 complaints), followed by engine (19).
- How many 2020 Chevrolet Colorado complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 87 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.