2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2009 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 518 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,043 | 314 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 16–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 42,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 119 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 105 |
| Power Train | 2 | 75 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 59 |
| Structure | 3 | 54 |
| Steering | 0 | 39 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 21 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 70 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2009 Chevrolet Colorado
2009 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.