Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma
The Chevrolet Colorado is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Toyota Tacoma. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 249 | 290 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 6 | 10 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 14,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 30 | 19 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,850 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 249 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 290 for the Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 3 for the Toyota Tacoma.