Overview & Reviews

The Chevrolet Colorado is Chevy's entry in the highly competitive compact truck segment. Like its rivals, the Colorado is closer to midsize than truly compact. Accordingly, it offers a reasonable amount of hauling capability without the added cost and bulk of a full-size pickup. As is customary in this segment, Chevrolet offers extended-cab and four-door crew-cab layouts, multiple bed lengths and available off-road preparation.

Older versions of the Chevy Colorado could be worth a look if you need a basic work truck, but their four- and five-cylinder engines are weak for this class (though you may find a few examples with a robust optional V8 engine). Colorados from 2015 and later are dramatically better, with competitive powertrains, up-to-date technology features and a spacious interior.

User Reviews:

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  Best step down from a full size - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By tonkatruk - March 22 - 6:54 am

  After driving a full size truck for many years I was skeptical at first if I would like this truck. By now I have enough time in the saddle to say I havent given up much at all. The engine is smooth and powerful enough for my needs and the extended cab is great for family trips and taking friends out. I get lots of comments from people who like the trucks looks and it draws many inquiries as to my satisfaction with it. Needless to say, I give big smiles to a nicely packaged vehicle priced reasonably. If your looking to haul a 5000 pound trailer Id have to point you in the direction of a full size as the I-5 doesnt have that much pulling power, but as a Lowes hauler it is more than enough

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  Colorado A+ Vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By L.Sparrow - March 21 - 5:19 am

  I have driven mine 18,000 miles-many of which I have towed a 12 foot enclosed trailer, the truck gets decent mileage and has ample power. The 4wd works great and the ride is firm but not harsh.For my part I feel the engine is a little small, the truck is designed to compete in the midsize market--but the engine option 3.5 is a little small for my part, it doesnt have the towing ability of my 1996 S10 Blazer..

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  This truck can achieve 30mpg combo C/Hwy - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Mark - March 16 - 2:06 pm

  This is a good looking truck. I like how its on the smaller side. This allows for better mileage. I drive about 25% CITY and 75% highway and was getting a combined mileage of about 26 mpg. I then added a bed cover and increased the tire pressure to 40psi and now get almost 30mpg combined city/hwy mileage driving gently. Not bad considering this is a pickup truck. I would guess the highway mileage by itself might be as high as 35mpg. The only negative thing Ive experienced so far is that occasionally the idle sticks at about 2800rpm even after its warmed up. I can remedy this by turning it off and restarting it. Overall I am very happy with it. Too soon to brag about its reliability though.

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  Colorado in Michigan - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Rose - March 15 - 1:40 pm

  I like the looks, the height, and the handling. I can seat 5 people and, by putting a fiberglass tonneau cover on the bed, I have the greatest "trunk". No putting down seats to haul stuff. During my first snow storm experience, the four-wheel drive functioned great. However,without a rear window defroster, the rear window and back side windows fogged/iced up and my outside mirrors were covered by falling snow, so to me, this is a safety concern. I went to my GM dealer, as well as 5 off-market businesses, looking for a rear window defroster, but no one makes it.

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  Love my Colorado - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Vic Ray - March 14 - 5:21 pm

  fter 10,000 miles I performed a fuel economy test. I am getting 17.89 miles per gallon. I have installed a magnaflow exhaust system and am currently performing fuel mileage test after that. I am installing a AEM cold air intake system trying to get 20 to 21 mpg in the city. I love my truck and currently have 11,035 miles on it and no problems

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  Great Truck - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Curtis - March 12 - 9:32 am

  My 2004 Colorado has almost 111,000 miles on it and with normal maintenance it has been a great truck. I get between 22 and 26 mppg. Engine is strong and never has used any oil. I am a tall guy and it has plenty of room.

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  Problems plus - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By chevyowner - March 4 - 10:08 am

  I have owned this truck for a little over two months and it has been in the shop for 25% of the time. Three times to fix a rear seal leak. The last time I was bringing it in the leakage for the transmission fell off. All this started with 1800 miles on the truck.

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  2 door 3.5 eng with 4WD - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By KerryC - March 3 - 1:25 pm

  The interior space in the 2 door regular cab is plenty for me. I like the MP3 system / stereo. The 3.5 eng has plenty of zip and torque. Overall, the size makes is easy to drive in traffic. 4WD in Wisconsin winter weather is great! I found this to be much more reasonable price wise to the Toyota which I also considered.

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  Forget the reviews, REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By imagesinvinyl - March 1 - 11:27 pm

  I owned my truck for about 7 months now, and I was recently involved in a horrendous rollover accident in it. I was a sleeping passenger while a friend drove in route to Portland, OR. Needless to say, he fell asleep, I awoke to the truck losing all control and ultimately flipping several times. It was completely destroyed, not one part was left un-damaged. He and I both were wearing seatbelts, and both walked away. Banged up and bruised, but walked away, or should I say crawled out through a rear door window opening. DONT TRY THIS, but I am buying another Chevy. We lived with minor injuries.

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  Great Little Truck! - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By chonny - March 1 - 4:42 am

  I really enjoy driving this truck. Ive had no problems at all. I have yet to get under 21 mpg. Have gotten as high as 28.1. The 2.8L 4cyl is very surprising in the amount of power it puts out. Would definitely buy another one if I was in the market.