2020 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 79 | 70 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 879 | 744 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 32 | 10 |
| Engine | 14 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 14 |
| Steering | 9 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.