Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Colorado and the Ford F-150 are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 648 | 2,282 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 26 and 6 | 73 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 53,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 25 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 648 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 2,282 for the Ford F-150. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 13 for the Ford F-150.