Overview & Reviews

Following a modest power boost last year, the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado compact pickup truck enters its fifth season unchanged.

• Affordable, composed handling on- and off-road, high crash test scores.

• Engines lack power compared to rivals, mediocre towing capacity, subpar fit and finish inside.

User Reviews:

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  Lots of Room - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Eddy - October 1 - 9:00 am

  Bought truck in August and its fun to drive and very roomy. Had 4 adults, one child in a car seat and a dog in the car and still had a lot of room to spare. Gas mileage was a little less than expected but still not bad. Love it.

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  Needs interior improvement - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By taztoy - August 1 - 9:27 am

  Just put 2000 miles on it over fourth of July weekend. Very comfortable. Plenty of leg room for a tall person and plenty of back seat room for car seats. Great pickup for what it is. When I need to haul something heavy I use my 3/4ton diesel.

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  Awesome truck! - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Paul - July 9 - 6:18 pm

  There is nothing not to love about this truck!I have the 5 cylinder3.7 litre engine (242 horsepower) It has plenty of power, awesome gas mileage for a truck. Im averaging around 20 - 21 combined,which is pretty much the same mileage I got with my 2006 Honda CR-V! Dont get me wrong the CR-V was a great car also, (I traded it in with 54,000 completely trouble free miles on it) But I am in construction and I really just needed a truck. So far, the Colorado fills my needs perfectly. Dont listen to expert reviews, read the consumer reviews, and dont listen to people complaining about it not having a V8! I had a 2003 Dodge Ram1500 with a V8, and that had less horsepower than my 5 cylinder Colorado!

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  Great small pickup - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By New vehicle - June 30 - 6:52 pm

  I bought a 2.9 automatic, extented LT cab with door locks and upgraded seats. I debated between buying a Tacoma and the Colorado. I favored the Tacoma, but the seat in the Tacoma convinced me to buy the Colorado with an elec seat. The 2.9 engine is not underpowered as Consumers Reports and other want to tell you. The 29 downshifts less frequently than the 3.5 Terrazo and 4.2 F150 I drove previously. On a 400 mile trip, at 60 mph, on state highways through some small towns, I averaged 27 mpg. It is solid and fun to drive. it is attracting compliments regarding its appearance. It is free-wheeling and coasts a lot around town. That saves on gas. The bed-liner came standard with the pickup.

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  I like it so far. - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By t21969 - June 16 - 6:46 pm

  It is large and comfortable enough for my wife, three kids and I, and I am 64" 280lbs. My Suzuki DR 400 fits in the bed fine with the tailgate down. It has a smooth ride and handles the Texas Panhandle roads well. We have not owned it long enough to get a real test on mileage but I like what I have seen so far.

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  I like the truck - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Ed - June 6 - 9:20 pm

  I bought this truck new in 11/07 and traded in my Toyota 2004 Tacoma. This is my first American truck and I am pleased. I have over 16000 miles and it rides great. It holds the road and drives like a car. I had no trouble pulling my 6000lb skid loader out of the mud and towing large chippers.

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  Awesome - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By dalejr0538 - May 11 - 2:52 pm

  I just bought my Colorado and I love it. I have only had it a few months but so far it has served its purpose. I went from an S-10 to the Colorado so it was a huge performance in power, comfort and looks. I also think that a drop in bedliner would be great if it came standard. Also the tires, they should have better from the factory. I love it. Really glad I purchased it.

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  Great truck overall - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Greg - May 10 - 9:24 pm

  Picked up this 4 WD crew cab pick-up 3/17/08. Weve put it through its paces ever since. Added running boards, a Leer cap. Needed the crew cab, as my elderly Dad lives with us. Were a very active "country family," hauling landscaping materials, building materials, "stuff" for the country church we belong to. We just drove it 1600 mi from NYS to Sanibel Island, FL. This trucks a great blend of economy, utility, passenger hauling and comfort. We got 20 mpg on the highway. All spring, before the trip, we hauled green waste to the town transfer station, lumber to build raised vegetable garden beds, and loads of rotted horse manure to add to those beds. Very pleased with our choice.

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  Great little truck - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Tom - May 4 - 9:31 am

  This is my first small truck and I am very pleased with it. Rides great, has a peppy engine that accelerates quickly. My friends Nissan small truck is not as good as this one. Forget what the editors say, this is a mighty fine truck. Bed liner should be included in the future. I have 6000 miles on it and had no problems. Gas mileage is better than indicated by 2-3 mpg.

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  Lotsa bang for my buck so far! - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Alex - April 20 - 11:24 pm

  After a $5K rebate, took mine home for $23,655 before fees and taxes. Mine came with the 2LT trim w/Z71 off road pkg. So far, no mechanical problems, but wish it was available with a 5 or 6 spd. manual tranny. Am not really sure either why the editor(s) panned it so much. Friend of mine bought a Nissan Frontier and if were comparing interior fit and finish alone, Id say they are the same.