Chevrolet Colorado vs GMC Sierra 1500
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Colorado | GMC Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 4,906 | 11,357 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2026 | 1994–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 189 | 361 |
| Fires reported | 95 | 142 |
| Injuries reported | 133 | 186 |
| Deaths reported | 9 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.7% | 6.1% |
Chevrolet Colorado by year
What breaks
Steering
939
19.1%
Electrical System
762
15.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
554
11.3%
Engine & Cooling
429
8.7%
Brakes
428
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
280
5.7%
Lights
212
4.3%
Airbags
184
3.8%
GMC Sierra 1500 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
2,108
18.6%
Brakes
1,775
15.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,274
11.2%
Electrical System
1,178
10.4%
Airbags
947
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
859
7.6%
Steering
605
5.3%
Body & Structure
561
4.9%