The Chevy Colorado is a 4-door, up to 6-passenger compact pickup, available in 4 trims, ranging from the VL1 to the LT3.
The VL1 is equipped with a standard 2.9-liter, I4, 185-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. The LT3 is equipped with a standard 5.3-liter, V8, 300-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
Strengths: good power, dash board looks good,reasonable
gas millage
Weaknesses: is the cheapest plastic junk ever build.
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Summary: bumper to bumper just poor quality, cheap material. tires went out after 8000 miles. bad brakes. windshield broken when I hit a fly???? No undercoating. no rubber cover on the sensors.Bumper rusted from factory.On the body:Where you see, painted, where you don't, primer. Warranty, well none, at least on Superior chevrolet kansas. never, never again I buy any GM. my new truck:pick up ford 1956 or older. To build this plastic junk GM spends less than $3000- I paid $23.000 stay away from any new GM. Chevy Colorado = scam Carlos bonilauri cabonil@everestkc.net
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Year / Model Reviewed: 2006 Colorado Crew,5 cyl,2 wd,auto,Z71
Strengths: Excellent power to weight ratio.Steering feels firm and responsive. Gauges and indicators are easy to read. The controls are easy to operate. Smooth ride.Looks sharp.
Weaknesses: I don't like a hood that needs a prop rod to hold it up; on any vehicle.
Summary: Many people complain about the "cheap plastic" interior. Plastic,yes;cheap,no. It feels like I'm going 35 MPH when I'm actually traveling at 55 MPH. At first I thought the speedo was way off,until I confirmed my speed with a GPS unit.I towed a 2 axle, 8x12,enclosed trailer (with trailer brakes),fully loaded, and was not wanting more power or torque except going up the steepest hills on Interstate 77.That was the entire length from South Carolina to Ohio.The trailer had the maximum tongue weight and I had no sway problems.I made a panic stop in the rain,(not while towing)and the ABS brakes did not pull or skid. My overall average MPG is 22.4;and that is in Florida where the the air is hot and humid. I've read numerous reviews about the Colorado before I bought it, and I don't understand the negative comments. I haven't had the same problems.This truck does what I bought it for:commuting, light truck duties, and fuel economy.
Similar Products Used: Ford F150,5.0L,2WD,auto.
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Summary: This is a great truck. It gets 20mpg around town and is very tough off road. I have been towing over 4000 lbs without problems and plan on installing a K&N filter for more towing power.
Similar Products Used: 2001 Tocoma
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Rating Reviewed by: notaGMfan(Unregistered User)
Review Date June 22, 2007
Overall Rating 2 of 5
Value Rating 1 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
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Price Paid:
$19000.00
from Newton, NJ
Year / Model Reviewed: 2006 Colorado LS 4x4
Strengths: good engine performance, good pricing
Weaknesses: poor manufacturer quality control, poor maybe even dangerous braking performance, poor resale value, manufacurer has poor commitment to its customers.
Summary: I've owned my Colorado 4x4 for approx. 8 months and it has just over 6800 miles on it. It's going back to the dealer next week to have the the cylinder head and valves replaced for what was described to me as a cylinder misfire problem. After reviewing several owner forums it seems apparently that this is not an uncommon problem for the GM I4 adn I5 engine which is used in the Colorado, Canyon and Hummer H3 vehicles.
GM refused to extend the drivetrain warranty on my truck but will extend the warranty on the valves and head.
Having such a major problem occur so early on in my owner experience has undermined my confidence in the truck and in GM's committment to its customers.
Similar Products Used: 1983 Toyota 4x4 pkup, 1993 Nissan 4x4 pkup
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