Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Tacoma has 14.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 20.4 for the Chevrolet Colorado. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Colorado
20.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Tacoma’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,676
- Sold
- 1,313,302
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2009 and 2015–2017. Fewest: 2013–2014, 2020 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 62,750 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 62,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 9,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 66,816 mi
Toyota Tacoma
14.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
27% fewer than the Chevrolet Colorado
- Complaints
- 4,758
- Sold
- 3,211,984
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2005–2006 and 2008–2009. Fewest: 2015 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 122,867 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 128,000 mi
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Coil and leaf springs
Typically around 86,400 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 76,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 32,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Colorado or the Toyota Tacoma?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Tacoma has 14.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Colorado has 20.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Colorado is body control and other modules, typically around 45,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Tacoma?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Tacoma is body and panel corrosion, typically around 122,867 miles.
Which Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Colorado: 2009 and 2015–2017; Toyota Tacoma: 2005–2006 and 2008–2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.