2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 356 | 1,166 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 653 | 37 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 108 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 9–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,000 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 593 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 372 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 63 |
| Suspension | 23 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 77 |
| Engine | 7 | 76 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 61 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 140 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 47 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 16 |
2005 Chevrolet Colorado
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.