Overview & Reviews

No major changes this year.

• Versatile size, fuel-efficient engine lineup, available side curtain airbags and locking differential, standard ABS.

• Not much low-end torque, no six- or eight-cylinder engine option, low tow ratings, subpar build and materials quality.

User Reviews:

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  Colorado proves to be a surprising ride! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Gil H - July 20 - 11:40 pm

  At the time that I was shopping for a light duty truck I was impressed enough with the Chevy Colorado to take a chance at first glance. Sure there was a lot of history with US trucks in as much as how reliable they were compared to their Japanese competitors. For once, Im happy to report that I was right (thank goodness!) in my initial assessment of this impressive vehicle. After 63,000 miles my truck still rides fine, has been hassle free and has made me a believer. Its been just what Id hoped itd be and a bit more. A no-nonsense, get me there-and-back, reliable truck. Its not as fancy as most the others but I have to say Im really happy with my purchase.

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  Living with a 2005 Colorado - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By bonjonny - July 9 - 3:16 am

  This truck runs good except it seems to always be looking for the right gear. If you run it hard, it runs good. The truck is comfortable for 2 adults. It has great style and looks. The paint and fit of fenders & doors is very good. The only problem Ive had so far is wind noise on pass side doors, and the radio sounds like the speakers are blown. It goes back to the garage this week because of these 2 problems. All in all its a pretty cool truck.

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  Almost perfect mid-size truck - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Ed - July 8 - 2:53 pm

  The Colorado has great pulling power as I am a landscaper and have no trouble consistently towing 3000+ pds.The gas mileage for city driving while pulling my trailer is a consistent 14 mpg.17 mpg if not towing in city.24 mpg in highway driving. I have the inline 5 cylinder engine, and it provides better acceleration than my 4-wheel drive,351cu.-in. full size truck! That truck gets 8mpg pulling trlr in city compared to my colorados 14mpg. The gas savings alone are paying for the chevy...The only drawback to this model is the seats are really not very comfortable, and the passing gear relly jerks your head rearward if you stomp on the gas to get around someone.My favorite part of truck is looks!

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  2005 Red Chevy Colorado Z-71 - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By redchevycolorado - June 24 - 7:49 am

  Its a great truck if you want to have decent fuel mileage, but still have the ability to tow or haul. I regularly tow a 200 pound trailer with an 1100 pound generator on it, and I cant tell its behind me (max tow weight is 4000 pounds). When hauling bags of sand or concrete blocks, the stock suspension does exceptionally well, with only a 3 - 3.5 inch drop. (An upgrade to load adjusting shocks though keeps this around 1 - 1.5 inches).

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  I like it but ... - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By DCT - May 5 - 10:00 am

  Overall, a good reliable utility vehicle. Dumb question for GM ... Why use light primer for a black painted truck? It shows every scratch ! Also, what were you thinking with the dip stick? It is a long cable that does not reliably show oil level.

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  Nothing works like/on my Chevy truck - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By John Hardaway - April 18 - 5:59 pm

  Chevy quality has gone downhill considerably since I purchased my 1994 Silverado. My 5 cyl. Colorado has had numerous issues: 2 CD players, 1 belt tensioner, 1 brake light switch, 1 brake light, and good luck finding an air filter at the local auto parts store (I bought a K&N instead). 5 cyl. engine requires 6 quarts of oil per oil change (my 5.7 only took 5). The 5 cyl. gets only 3 more mpg than my 8 cyl. did. Glove box can hold gloves, but thats about it. Armrest only latches with considerable pressure. The rear bumper folded up after a 5 mph "love tap" at a stop light (and cost $500 to replace). Front end required realignment after 15k miles.

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  Colorado Rocks - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Richie - April 12 - 8:26 am

  The 4WD system works great! I have had the Colorado on the beach many times. The front seat is roomy and it drives great. I am surprised at the power of the I-5 engine.

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  Excellent Vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Steve - April 10 - 5:21 pm

  The Colorado is an outstanding vehicle. I live at an elevation of 10,600 feet and my Silverado V8 didnt perform as well as my Colorado.

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  Best Truck for the money - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Brian-33 - March 20 - 2:22 pm

  I bought my Colorado in the summer of 2005 during the height of the employee discount sales and got a fantastic deal. I now have over 32,000 miles on my Colorado and I love it. The styling is great, the interier while a bit over-plastic in some areas seems to be holding up better then my S-10 Blazer. The 6-disk CD player is great, and overall the truck is fairly comfortable on long trips. The ride is impeccable for a 4x4 truck, rides like a car on trips, and a truck when it needs to. Having owned multiple 4x4s this one is the best and most stable negotiating icy roads. Gas mileage is good (20MPG on avg). The engine needs a bit more refinement as it seems to stuggle in high altitutes.

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  All of the Above - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By rollingshadow - February 22 - 9:06 am

  Great truck so far. Bought a 2004 from the internet based only on the available reviews, features, price, and looks. Everything was true. Good power, torque, handling, ride quality, interior and bed space. Mediocre interior, flat bucket seats, lots of plastic. After 3000 miles I am very happy. The I5 and 4L60e work together beautifully. Quick shifts and instant downshifts. No busy shifting. Excellent ride quality and impressive handling for a small truck. The new I5 engine is impressive but has to prove its long term reliability. I am so happy to finally drive a vehicle that has over 200 ft lbs of torque available from a small engine.