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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DO NOT BUY THIS TRUCK - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By chevysucks1 - February 21 - 5:07 pmThe Chevy Colorado is an electrical nightmare. If you are considering buying this truck, leave the dealership immediately, and go buy a horse. This truck is complete garbage. The blower works, sometimes, the lights work, sometimes, the radio works, sometimes, and its all stems from GM having a terrible electrical system. I have read forums with people having these issues with the Colorado of any year. So, GM obviously doesnt care enough to fix the issues their vehicles have considering the electrical systems they install have been worthless for over a decade with no recalls. I would recommend buying from any other manufacturer.
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Dont Buy Chevy Colorado - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By chvycolor05 - March 19 - 8:21 pmI drive a 2005 Colorado and very, very sorry I purchased it. Here is the laundry list of problems with my truck, and all have resorted to one thing---money straight out of my pocket into a pit: 1. I am on my 3rd blower fan 2. The ABS light came on and cost hundreds of dollars to fix 3. Fuel cap light on (over $700 to fix) 4. Replaced ignition switch when truck could not drive over ~40mph. 5. Transmission has an extremely difficult time shifting out of 1st gear 6. There is a terrible musty smell during the summer when the AC is used. I have read to fix costs hundreds of dollars Overall disappointed and wont buy (or advise anyone) to purchase of this truck or other Chevy/GM product
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Worst truck purchase ever! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By Stephen - February 14 - 7:36 amIn under 40,000 miles, I have had to change the clutch, have the brakes rebuilt, new tire rods, and live with the wonderful feeling of is the truck going to die on the way to work again. I am currently driving with the check engine light due to faulty vacuum seals. This truck has been used to haul items less than ten times and never over a thousand pounds. the vehicle rattles and does not drive nice, several of the dashboard lights have burnt out. Do not buy one of these vehicles they are not put together well.
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Built Cheap 05 Colorado - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By jsken - April 15 - 4:26 pmThis truck is cheaply built. I have had to replace the tires on it at 30K miles. Now they tell me I need to spend $1500-2000 on new brakes, shocks, struts, and tie rods. I have had the front end aligned once and it needs it again at 50K miles. The interior molding in the windshield was ruined after 1 year. Numerous rattles and squeaks. I would be ashamed as a manufacturer to sell this vehicle.
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GM fails again! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By dhectorg - July 29 - 11:50 amI grew up in a GM household and as an adult, I too only drove GM cars for years. Then I decided to try a Honda to see what all the fuss was about. I was so shocked by the superior quality and reliability that I never went back to American...until now. I needed a work truck and something to drive on camping trips. I honestly only bought the Colorado because it was so much cheaper than a comparable used Tacoma or Frontier. After 6 months of driving this truck, Ive decided to sell it and look for a Toyota or Nissan. Ive had to repair the transfer case, replace the clutch, replace relays, replace windshield weather seal, etc. Im going back to Japanese. I know I can count on their quality!
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Junkyard dog - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By GoldRider - May 19 - 8:50 pmUsually when I purchase a car I go in knowning that I am going to get stuck some kind of way. But after I get the car I usually get over getting the shaft because I enjoyed the car so much. Not this case, the Chevy Colorado is a junk mans dream. I have ridden in wheel barrows that ride better. And I would love to meet the engineer who put the gas and brake peddle so close together that my foot actually got caught in the controls. I gave my Colorado a quicky divorce and married the Chevy Impala SS. That is a match made in heaven. Downside the trade in value of the Colorado was so low I was way upside down.
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A Total Lemon - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By Matt - May 1 - 6:30 amI bought my Colorado brand new, and have had nothing but trouble with it. Its died on me twice, I continue to have problems with the cd player. The AC squeals like a stuck pig, plastic molding had warped, carpeting comes up in chunks of fuzz. Ive had problems with the ignition switch, airbag sensor, cruise control light, and interior paneling. The interior is of very cheap material and reeks of poor design. Its a sharp looking truck, and when its not in the shop it drives and handles ok. Unless youre a die hard Chevy fan, Id advise you to look elsewhere for a truck. Based on my experience with this, Ill never buy another Chevy truck.
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2005 GMC Canyon - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By chevylover1965 - December 11 - 5:31 pmThis truck is a cheaply built vehilce. Most notably the air conditioning is junk. Many owners are complaining about the vent temperature surging from cold to warm along with a whistling noise eminating from under the dash. GM will not admit they have a problem. The dealer told me they cant fix it. So Im stuck.
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Bust or superb - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By juju - August 15 - 11:43 amI have the 4 cylinder with 4.10 rear and 4x4, with automatic transmission. It lacks power like no tomorrow. Seats dont recline, and I cant unlock the door from passenger side. Its a nice looking truck on outside, but a reclining seat ought to be standard. A mite more power from this big 2.8 4 cylinder engine would be nice.
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Last GM - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
By Waterboy - May 26 - 10:00 amMy truck also idles really rough. The sevice dept. keeps telling me the noise is unpreventalbe. Its designed that way.
