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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  The Bitterness of Poor Quality - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Bill - February 16 - 6:33 pm

  In the year that Ive owned this truck, Ive gone through 3 sets of tires, 8 alignments, 2 body control modules, and 2 brake light switches. Chevy knows about a serious problem with the front suspension on this truck (theyve issued 5 service bulletins to their dealerships on this subject) that causes the front tires to wear prematurely and excessive vibration. The truck wont hold an alignment. What is worse is that Ive been in the process of lemon lawing this truck since March and Chevrolet refuses to acknowledge or take responsibility for the problem. The tires are so bad now that the treads are separating. Whatever you do spare yourself the horrible experience of owning a Colorado.

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  Excellent Pickup - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By TOM FIELDS - February 12 - 11:40 am

  I have driven on dry,wet,snow and ice roads. This pick-up handles well in all those conditions. Love the L-5 engine. Has plenty of power. Ride is great.

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  (singing) I love my truck! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Mos Truck - February 8 - 10:00 am

  Being "mom," I always had the "family" vehicle. The Chevy Colorado allows me to have the family vehicle and a truck at the same time. I can haul and transport family, and whatever else I want easily.

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  Great Small Truck! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Dennis Gregory - February 7 - 9:47 pm

  Driving this vehicle has been a pleasure. It has taken me as far north as upstate NY and as far south as Florida. I also drove it to Colorado hunting. Thats why it has as many miles on it as it does.

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  Colorado - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Scott H - February 7 - 8:35 am

  Good truck, had rattles when first owned, dealer took care of with two visits. 17.5mpg city with A/C on, 18+ with A/C off, 22+ highway. Good little work truck. Rides like a truck.

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  Like It Not Love It - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Hammer Time - January 22 - 2:20 pm

  Great truck if you dont need or want a full size truck. I had a S10 with a 4.3 V6. This 5cyl has plenty of go power but I miss the engine braking. When you back off the gas it coast on and on. Im afraid this will wear the brakes out sooner. The frame is much stifer and the ride on this 4x4 with the Z71 package is better then what I had with the 2wd S10.

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  Working Out - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Chris - January 17 - 2:02 pm

  Like many others, I had looked seriously at the Tacomas, but for what you get the price difference is too great. For $28,000 you dont get leather, power seats, etc. Ive go 26,000 miles on my Coly now and havent had a problem yet. Ive upped the tires to BFG ATs 32s, leveled the front, added a Magnaflow exhaust, K&N cold intake and it really goes. Sounds much closer to the rugged looks of the Z71. Even with the bigger tires, the mileage still hits within range the estimates. Yes, the PCM was calibrated for the tires. Its fun, quick enough and the leather seats are anything but uncomfortable.

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  A Keeper! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Chris - January 5 - 8:45 am

  As a first time truck owner, I was a little unsure of what to truly expect after driving it off of the lot. After driving the truck for about 2 months now, I can say that I made a good decision! The truck responds quickly to driver input, with very little delay at highway speed. The only negative I have is the response off of the line. Low end torque needs to be adjusted. Other than that, the Colorado is a versatile little horse. Its a keeper!

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  05 Z71 4x4 - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By bob - December 30 - 9:27 pm

  Great looking truck. Good pulling power. Havent had the chance to try out the 4 wheel drive.

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  Bad luck - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By bclocke - December 24 - 5:12 pm

  I bought the truck because I am a huge chevy fan. My prior vehicle was the S- 10 and should have kept it. I have had the Colorado for a year and had it to the dealer 6 times for repair, twice for the same thing! It has cost a lot of wasted time. I would strongly recommend using caution when buying a first year model!