Chevrolet Colorado vs GMC Canyon
The Chevrolet Colorado is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the GMC Canyon. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | GMC Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 262 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 2 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 4,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 24 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,350 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 262 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: 3 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 3 for the GMC Canyon.