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2020 Chevrolet Colorado Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 88 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, 3% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone and was diagnosed with exhaust camshaft position actuator failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with exhaust camshaft position actuator failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11651848, filed 2025-03, 67,000 miles

“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. The contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under a Manufacturer Extended Warranty coverage related to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726345, filed 2026-03, 119,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202123%
202033%
201932%
201721%
201620%
201520%
2012410%
201112%
201027%
200867%
200764%
20063113%
2005236%
2004236%

Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado

Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology