Chevrolet Colorado vs GMC Canyon
The Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | GMC Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 648 | 403 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 26 and 6 | 15 and 8 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 53,000 miles | 54,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 25 | 19 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 648 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 403 for the GMC Canyon. 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Chevrolet Colorado, 4 stars for the GMC Canyon.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 8 for the GMC Canyon.