2017 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2017 Nissan Frontier
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 | 2017 Chevrolet Colorado | 2017 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,505 | 85 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–25 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,231 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 106 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 6 |
| Engine | 26 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 10 |
| Steering | 19 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2017 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.