2020 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, 11% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 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.
“My 2020 Colorado has a sloshing sound coming from passengers front going towards back when accelerating. Also the truck has been going out of alignment since the day I got it. Dealer claims 'rear thrust angle not aligned from factory' every month I have been back to get it realigned”
NHTSA complaint #11383622, filed 2020-12“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. Dealer has vehicle now and informs me that it will cost $3000 for a known/existing corrosion of electrical connections in the power steering assembly. Via the internet, the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly needs to be replaced. Because this cover assembly has leaked, the wiring harness also has to be replaced. 7 hours of labor, front end alignment, etc! …”
NHTSA complaint #11623464, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was intermittently difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine services and the contact made the mechanic aware of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11490157, filed 2022-10, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was experiencing a loss of power steering. The contact stated that the vehicle also lost motive power with unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition switch, and after several attempts, the contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on several occasions however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11512181, filed 2023-03, 11,000 miles“While driving at any speed when steering wheel is at the 1 to 2 o' clock position on a right turn, steering wheel wobbles and regardless of road condition. Stabitrack warning light comes on occasionally.”
NHTSA complaint #11738340, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 10 | 11% |
| 2019 | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 464 | 65% |
| 2015 | 365 | 73% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado
33 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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