Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Colorado and the Ford F-150 are rated the same on fuel economy: 25 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 249 | 2,899 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 6 | 105 and 54 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 14,000 miles | 39,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 18 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 30 | 22 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 249 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 2,899 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, 18 for the Ford F-150.