Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Colorado is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Ford F-150. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 286 | 1,857 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 10 and 0 | 54 and 25 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 24,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 30 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,850 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 286 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 1,857 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: 1 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 17 for the Ford F-150.