GMC Sierra vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the GMC Sierra. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| GMC Sierra | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 132 | 134 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 8 and 2 | 17 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 3,000 miles | 24,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 132 complaints for the GMC Sierra and 134 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.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the GMC Sierra, 4 for the Toyota Tacoma.