The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 33 of 88 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 151 in 2019 to 88 in 2020.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 88
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$4,950
- Combined MPG
- 17–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | vs. 2020 gas-powered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,700 | 2,850–4,950 | 2,850–4,950 | 2,850–4,950 | 2,850–4,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–25 | 15–23 | 17–23 | 17–23 | 17–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–22 / 15–30 | 15–20 / 15–30 | 16–20 / 18–30 | 16–20 / 18–30 | 16–20 / 18–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 403–589 | 403–572 | 406–532 | 413–525 | 413–529 | |
| Complaints filed | 183 | 151 | 88 | 80 | 57 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 33 of 88 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA rates it 17–23 MPG combined across 8 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $4,100 | 435 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 440 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 406 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,950 (high) | 525 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | $4,300 | 456 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 461 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 | 532 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 428 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.