2020 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 31.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 15.8%.
Complaints101
Crashes1
Fires5
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 31.7% · 32
Engine 15.8% · 16
Unknown or other 14.9% · 15
Steering 8.9% · 9
Service brakes 6.9% · 7
Electrical system 5.9% · 6
Exterior lighting 3.0% · 3
Engine and engine cooling 3.0% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado in this data, 2020 draws comparatively few complaints; 2016 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 59 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 13,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle is experiencing a shake and/or shudder during light throttle acceleration between 25 and 80 mph in a steady state of driving when the transmission is not actively shifting gears. The vehicle shudders as if I am driving on rumble strips. Tsb 18-na-355 shows same issue with 2017-2019 colorados, but should probably include 2020 models as the condition is identical to what my vehicle is experiencing. Power train
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. Took to local Chevrolet dealership where a service bulletin, TSB: 21-NA-047 was discovered to address the issue. The dealer recommended a transmission fluid flush. Mileage on this vehicle was 67,631. Power train
COMPLAINT # 11630574 Transmission Shudder, took to dealership on 09/28/2023 had transmission flushed and changed fluid to new style transmission fluid, per GM under warranty. I was told that if it needed done again that i would have to pay to have it done and would cost approximately $400- $500. On 12/13/2024 the truck is shuddering again at 48,700 miles. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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