The Lemon Index2020 Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 29 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 31, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 17 to 23 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Colorado year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 85 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Colorado year. 2020 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 8K to 74K miles on the car (23 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 883 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicatesa noise from the front end over bumps originating at…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Like the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorados my 2020 Colorado also has transmission shudders from time to time and I get random vibrations
2020 Chevrolet Colorado owner · NHTSA complaint 11503528
More owner reports
Power Steering suddenly stopped functioning as I was towing a trailer approx 5000 lbs. âService Power Steering Drive With Careâ popped up on dash. No dealership visit as this just happened. Truck is unfit for driving safely.
NHTSA complaint 11417547
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 31; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Colorado year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (31%), steering (21%) and electrical (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado get?
17 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,000 and 74,000 miles. The middle report was at 24,000 miles, from 23 complaints.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 31% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Colorado year is better than the 2020?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2020 and 2022.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works