Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Colorado and the Toyota Tundra are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 221 | 649 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 0 | 12 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 8,000 miles | 30,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 25 | 20 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 649 for the Toyota Tundra. 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, 5 stars for the Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 13 for the Toyota Tundra.