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4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,531 miles

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2020 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Comments

problem #5

Feb 022024

Colorado

  • 74,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 65-75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was sluggish. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft had failed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The contact received notification of GM Special Coverage Bulletin Number: N232430470, which the contact related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be covered because of a Salvage Title; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was salvaged due a collision that caused the front driver's side tire to separate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 162021

Colorado

  • 11,000 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. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine control module (ECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

- Hauppauge, NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 242021

Colorado

  • miles
1)The exhaust system has leaked into the vehicles interior on at least two occasions May 7 2021 and July 24 2021. Arrangements can be made for vehicle inspection. We will be happy to help by any means we can. 2) There were both large amounts of exhaust fumes to the extent that I had to turn off the truck and exit the vehicle iimmediately. I might have died. Fortunately I was already parked so I did not need exit the roadway. It had been a long hot day in the mid to upper 90s I was about to take a brief nap in the vehicle and could have potentially died if I had fallen asleep as I was waiting in the parking lot on my partner to Complete a couple purchases and was anticipating about a 30 to 45 minute wait. The other time happen on May 7 2021 while my partner was driving on the highway by them self. The exhaust fumes were bad enough that all windows had to be rolled down and needed to exit hhhighway for the enext exit to park and exit the vehicle as soon as possible. Partner notes that they saw exhaust smoke/fumes coming iin from the vents with the air conditioner running. 3) The dealer has not been able to reproduce the problem. Vehicle has not been to a independent repair facility for the issue 4) No other inspections have been performed outside of dealership staff. 5) No warning lamps or messeges came on. The amount of exhaust fumes coming into the vechle was not a gradual ooccurrence but a sudden large amount of fumes. We will most likely be driving with the windows down partially, in addition to carrying a home carbon monoxide detector in the vehicle to assist in saving our lives and others on the road and to help document the problem.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #2

Apr 102021

Colorado

  • 10,000 miles
My new Chevy Colorado truck (10000 miles) has experienced vibration issued between 30-60 mph. Typically it happens when in cruise control between 50-60 mph and I transition from going downhill to uphill and the engine is starting to re-engage and accelerate to maintain speed. It feels like I am going over rumble strips and items in my glove box can be heard vibrating around. Apparently it is common enough that on the internet it is known as the "Chevy shake". I am worried about premature transmission failure. Also, if the internet is correct, Chevy has known about the problem since at least 2018. Also, if the internet is correct, Chevy has known about the problem since at least 2018. I have always it was the pavement conditions until I did some research online. I think I have really notices it within 3 months of purchase in May 2020.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #1

Feb 222021

Colorado

  • 7,654 miles
Engine temperature gauge runs in red after 30-40 minutes of driving. After 10-15 minutes the gauge will go back to normal then will go back to hot. This is both city and highway driving.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

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