2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2006 Toyota Tacoma
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 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 782 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 736 | 329 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,205 mi | 73,908 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 15 | 242 |
| Suspension | 8 | 154 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 147 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 76 |
| Power Train | 15 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 32 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 264 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 17 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 46 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Colorado
2006 Toyota Tacoma
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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.