2020 Chevrolet Colorado LT Diesel
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado LT, front 6.16.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Colorado Z71-X RG Pure White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado side view by Ee2mba, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in Black, Rear Left, 03-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado LT Diesel is a 135-hp turbocharged with a hydra-matic 6l50 6-speed automatic; hydra-matic 8l45 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
It makes 135 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The Colorado measures 212.7 inches long on a 128.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,055 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L I-4 Turbo-Diesel: grey cast iron block, cast aluminum head, DOHC 4 valves/cylinder, common rail direct fuel injection. Available on LT/Z71. |
| Horsepower | 135 hp |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | 2.5L I-4: DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, continuously variable valve timing. 3.6L V-6: DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, continuously variable valve timing. 2.8L Diesel: DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 94 x 100 (2.8L Diesel) |
| Injection Type | common rail direct fuel injection (2.8L Diesel) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (2WD) standard; 4-wheel drive (4WD) available on all trims |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic (2.5L and 2.8L); Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic (3.6L) |
| 1st Gear | 4.06 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.37 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.55 |
| 4th Gear | 1.16 |
| 5th Gear | 0.85 |
| 6th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.2 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | diesel (2.8L) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Solid axle, semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shock absorbers; G80 automatic-locking rear axle standard on Z71, available on WT and LT |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Four-wheel disc with Duralife long-life rotors; standard ABS |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.20 in / 310 mm (Duralife) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.75 in / 324 mm (Duralife) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8-inch aluminum (std) / 18 x 8.5-inch aluminum (avail) |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 8-inch aluminum (std) / 18 x 8.5-inch aluminum (avail) |
| Tires Front | P255/65R17 (std) / P265/60R18 (avail) |
| Tires Rear | P255/65R17 (std) / P265/60R18 (avail) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212.7 in |
| Width | 74.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 128.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,055 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 45 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet COLORADO.
86 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet COLORADO
Owner Complaints
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet COLORADO (1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 33 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.