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NHTSA crash test of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Chevrolet Colorado

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
79Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET COLORADO

The Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck aimed at buyers who want truck capability without the bulk of a full-size. Positioned squarely against rivals like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma, the Colorado appeals to work-oriented drivers, outdoor enthusiasts, and daily commuters who need towing and hauling flexibility. Across the 2019 to 2025 model years, MotorCaliber tracks its safety record closely using federal NHTSA data.

VERDICT

The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 79 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Chevrolet Colorado as a capable and well-rounded mid-size truck that balances everyday usability with genuine off-road and work-site credentials. Most praise its powertrain options and interior improvements in newer generations, though reviewers tend to note that the segment is competitive and that the Colorado's driver-assistance technology has evolved meaningfully over the covered model years.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.2%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14373

Index breakdown

Crash protection57/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record15.5/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

79 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
3reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 32Unknown Or Other 15Engine 14Steering 9Service Brakes 8Electrical System 6

Other Colorado years

Rivals in Sedan (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14373), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Colorado 2020. Class rank 85 of 105 in Sedan 2020. Methodology · Disclosure