How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab on record, 2012 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). 2011 has the most recall campaigns (5). 2008 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (7).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2012	2	40	5	AIR BAGS	21 MPG
2011	5	40	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21 MPG
2010	0	29	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21 MPG
2009	3	40	4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20 MPG
2008	2	40	7	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20 MPG
2007	3	40	6	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18 MPG
2006	4	40	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17 MPG
2005	3	40	4	STRUCTURE	17 MPG
2004	3	40	2	STRUCTURE	18 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab

Questions

Which Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab year has the most complaints?: Of 9 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab on record, 2012 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
Which Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab year has the most recalls?: 2011 has the most recall campaigns (5).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.