Chevrolet Colorado vs Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Chevrolet Colorado. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 27 | 146 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 0 | 3 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 6,000 miles | 5,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 24 | 20 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 27 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 146 for the Ram 1500. 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, 9 for the Ram 1500.