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vehicle
2020 / chevrolet / colorado
known issues
6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints
84 on file (2020-06-17 → 2026-09-14)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
20 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Transmission shudder and vibrationPOWER TRAIN27 complaints2020-12 → 2026-01colorado-2020-transmission-shudder
11420165 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
11582911 A transmission shudder has developed. It seems to be a known issue that Chevrolet has tried to resolve, but it is present in my vehicle. It started to develop around 60,000 miles ago and has progressively gotten worse
11703534 Torque converter shudder. Had dealer do the recommended flush which cost $800 and still has same issue
Camshaft position actuator or sensor failureENGINE6 complaints2024-02 → 2026-08colorado-2020-camshaft-position-actuator
11671114 The component that failed is the camshaft position actuator. My check engine light came on. Had my vvt solenoids replaced and the mechanic told me the actuator needs replacing
11726345 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with camshaft position sensor failure
11588866 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with camshaft positioner actuator solenoid at #2
Power steering assist lossSTEERING6 complaints2021-05 → 2024-11colorado-2020-power-steering-assist-loss
11623464 Within the last 2 months, I have had momentary steering problems at low speed. They continue to become worse with time, no longer safe to drive
11606600 Electrical connectors within the power steering system are corroding, which is causing the power steering system to stop working
11417547 Power Steering suddenly stopped functioning as I was towing a trailer approx 5000 lbs. ‘Service Power Steering Drive With Care’ popped up on dash. No dealership visit as this just happened. Truck is unfit for driving safely
Rear differential bearing and gear failurePOWER TRAIN5 complaints2023-01 → 2026-01colorado-2020-rear-differential-failure
11532343 The rear end ring & Pinion bearings are effected. The rear end seems to be defective a high pitch noise is heard this started two weeks after purchase. It’s been repaired twice and it is going back for a third time on 7-17-23 and it barely has 67,000 on it
11648890 Heard a humming noise ( spaceship like almost) coming form back of the truck. Took it in and mechanic said there was metal shavings in the differential fluid and gears where bad. Had to get the differential replaced. most cars go their entire life without having this issue
11503276 Nov 2021 I took my truck to the dealership with complaints of a high pitch hum coming from the reared- drivetrain. They found metal shavings in the rear end fluid and said they had to rebuild the rear end 11/3/21
Ignition key sticking in switchUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2023-05 → 2024-12colorado-2020-ignition-key-sticking
11630795 IGNITION LOCKED UP. This situation is the same as another complaint posted earlier this year by another owner. Ignition key will not turn in the igntion switch. Tried all the internet fixes. Turning steering wheel, bumping transmission lever, tried spare key, etc. Nothing worked
11539411 2020 Chevrolet Colorado: Purchased truck in February 2023 w/25000 miles. Since purchasing truck, key would get stuck in ignition. Key gets stuck in ignition frequently and would take several minutes to release, very frustrating
11519839 The ignition key can not be removed after putting the vehicle in park and shutting it off. Many attempts are required to jiggle the shifter switch/steering column/key before it will release on most occasions. This is a common issue, going back years, to 2015
11741310 Vacuum pump seized, causing loss of power assist on brakes. This happened as I was approaching an intersection to make a right-hand turn. When I press down on the brake pedal it felt hard, like it was locked up
11730626 the power brake booster was found broken on 1/29/2026. Through repairs, i've found vacuum pump race being completely damaged and exhaust camshaft end that linked with vacuum pump is also damaged
11722150 While driving in grocery store parking lot. The brake booster completely failed with no notice almost causing me to hit someone. I had to throw the truck in park while moving to avoid hitting pedestrians
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Chevrolet Colorado vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/chevrolet/colorado
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