Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevrolet Colorado

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota Tacoma

$478
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Chevrolet Colorado

$599
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Tacoma Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $478 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Tacoma.
4
Above Average
The Chevrolet Colorado Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $599 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Colorado.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$478
inexpensive
expensive
$599
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.25
not often
very often
0.2
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
17%
not urgent
urgent
13%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (12)
4 (42)
3 (10)
2 (1)
1 (1)
“This Tacoma has been an exceptionally reliable truck. Comfortable and quiet inside (still after 100K), nice factory Toyota sound system. Consistent good gas mileage for a truck (24MPG). Manual...”
“This Tacoma has been an exceptionally reliable truck. Comfortable and quiet inside (still after...”
5 (3)
4 (17)
3 (14)
2 (12)
1 (6)
“Good solid truck, Only problem is a reoccuring emission problem”
“Good solid truck, Only problem is a reoccuring emission problem”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Chevrolet Colorado and the Toyota Tacoma are both midsize, body-on-frame pickup trucks. They both come with rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive and offer a choice of cab and bed configurations. But there are some significant differences.

In the power department, the Chevrolet Colorado has a standard engine with 200 horsepower, with options up to 308 horsepower, including a diesel version. The Toyota Tacoma’s standard engine has 159 horsepower, with options up to 278 horsepower.

The Chevrolet Colorado has a smoother ride and a quieter cabin than the Tacoma. If you’re looking to take the truck off-roading, the Tacoma has several off-road focused versions that can handle various types of unpaved conditions. The Colorado’s ZR2 model has also been optimized for off-road conditions.

So, what do you plan to use your midsize pickup for? For a basic work truck, either one will do. If you plan to do a lot of highway cruising, the Colorado is the better choice. For off-roading, compare the appropriate versions of each and see which you like better.