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2020 Chevrolet Colorado engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
21 19% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact's wife advised the contact to pull the vehicle over because black smoke was exiting the rear vents. Simultaneously, the contact noticed white smoke exiting the front vents. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not stop as intended. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.

May 2024 FireInjury

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.

Reported at 119,000 miles, March 2026

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