2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2016 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 2016 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 695 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,595 | 119 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 35,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 446 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 113 | 2 |
| Power Train | 96 | 3 |
| Engine | 47 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 98 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 84 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
2016 Nissan Frontier
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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.