2020 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“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…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 21 | 17% |
| 2023 Colorado | 21 | 16% |
| 2022 Colorado | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 Colorado | 18 | 24% |
| 2019 Colorado | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 Colorado | 24 | 13% |
| 2017 Colorado | 26 | 12% |
| 2016 Colorado | 48 | 7% |
| 2015 Colorado | 34 | 7% |
| 2012 Colorado | 8 | 19% |
| 2011 Colorado | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.