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2020 Chevrolet Colorado

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Colorado.

The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado specifies a 5.0-quart 5W-20 API oil fill, a mechanical baseline that accompanies a reliability record of zero recalls and 79 owner complaints with power-train issues cited as the top concern. Measured against the model’s 2004–2026 complaint history, a span running from a single 2013 entry to 695 reports in 2016, the 2020 model records a small fraction of the peak volume. That placement situates it well below the nameplate’s most heavily reported years, marking a comparatively muted chapter in the Colorado’s long-term reliability profile.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/70R16 112TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 24585238
Engine air filter94775933 alt 23248945
Fuel filter52100212
Spark plug12680074 alt 12646780
Battery88866271 alt 88864539
Front wiper blades84225696 alt 84225697
Serpentine belt12677093 alt 12664598
Thermostat12630780 alt 12650486
Cabin air filter84984665 alt 23135671

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224.8 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase140.6 in
Curb weight4259 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Colorado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Z71 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 3.6L V66.10 sec14.80 sec308 hp4x4
2019ZR1 V6 Crew Cab (5'2" Bed) 3.6L V66.40 sec14.90 sec308 hp4x4
2018ZR2 V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 3.6L V67.10 sec15.50 sec308 hp4x4
2018ZR2 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-49.70 sec17.20 sec181 hp4x4
2017LT V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 3.6L V66.10 sec14.70 sec308 hp4x4
2017LT V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 3.6L V66.10 sec14.80 sec308 hp4x4
2017ZR2 V6 Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 3.6L V67.10 sec15.60 sec308 hp4x4
2017ZR2 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed) 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-49.10 sec16.90 sec181 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid6L50: Dexron VI, 8L45: Dexron HP
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6L50
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pt
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity9.6
Engine CoolantDex-Cool

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)11.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)44.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 24.0; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 24.0; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 18.0; Rear: 48.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket177.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle118.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)AT: 760, MT: 875 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037–0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil TypeGM Part number 19260643 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum60.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum80.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)60.0-80.0
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure22-32 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM@700 RPM 100°C rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 133.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 4.4; Rear: 6.6
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°-135°59 ft. lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
185°-95°
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
153.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°53 in
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 100°22 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°15 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
145°
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 50°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 140°111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 140°111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 190°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110° Step 3: 110° Step 4: 110°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°, Step 3: 110°, Step 4: 110°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 60°37 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 60°37 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-63.7 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Hidden 9th bolt by the throttle body that must be tightened to 7.018 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 140°15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°37 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110°11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado lands in the calm middle of this generation's complaint arc, well after the turbulent 2015–2016 launch years (which saw 483 and 695 complaints respectively, along with 7 and 4 recalls) and before the modest uptick seen in 2023 (130 complaints, 3 recalls) and 2024 (114 complaints, 3 recalls). Its 79 complaints are the second-lowest in the post-refresh era, and notably it carries zero recalls and zero investigations—cleaner than its 2015–2019 predecessors and matched only by 2019 (0 recalls) and 2022 (1 recall) nearby. TSB volume also trends downward into 2020 (877), reinforcing a picture of a maturing platform with fewer emerging issues. The complaint mix is dominated by Power Train (27), with smaller clusters in Steering and Engine (6 each), and the data does not specify a unifying root cause for these issues; the 3 fire and 1 crash complaints warrant a pre-purchase inspection but are not disproportionate. Taken together, 2020 is a strong year to consider on the used market—low complaints, no recalls, and positioned after the early-generation rough patch.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
877
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
79
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’04’05’06’07’08’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 79 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train27
Unknown Or Other11
Steering6
Engine6
Service Brakes3
Power Train,Engine3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Exterior Lighting2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 877 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 94775933Fuel filter 52100212Spark plug 12680074

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Colorado take?

5.0 qt of 5W-20 API Meeting GM Dexos 1 specification, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Colorado have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.