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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  Far from best - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
  By ray - February 14 - 9:46 pm

  I choose this truck because the price was right, however I definitely got what I paid for. 4000 miles on it and Ive had it serviced 6 times already. Doors wont close properly when its cold, door strikers had to be replaced. Box rattled and needed parts, 4wheel drive broke and needed to be fixed, wind noise from doors... to name a few problems. Luckily it was all warranteed. Wont buy GM again.

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  Engine Problems - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By C Amey - January 24 - 11:08 pm

  I had one of the cylinders worked on after 2 months and now after 2 and a half years need to have the entire cylinder head replaced - $4,000, of course out of warranty and with no help from GM. To be honest thats only the start of all the problems that Ive had with the vehicle. The quality and reliability on this vehicle stinks along with GM customer service. Ill never by another GM.

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  New 2.9 engine, new problems. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Willard48 - September 24 - 2:00 pm

  I traded in a 2004 Toyota Tacoma for this 2007 Colorado because I wanted to go back to Chevy trucks. Two days after I got it, the engine, when cold, cranks and dies, then idles extremely rough until it warms up. Dealership service tells me they never heard of a Colorado doing that before. Translation: "We probably cant fix that" The truck is fine bodywise and interiorwise, but in my humble opinion you might want to wait until they get all the bugs out of this new 4 cylinder powerplant.

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  Check the details before you buy - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By oscarcat - September 14 - 9:41 pm

  Great looks, quiet ride. However, the front cupholders wont hold a 1 liter water bottle. The seats with base interior dont recline. Beware, there is no way to unlock the passenger door from the outside if you dont have the $500 power package because there is no lock cylinder on the passenger door! This is a serious safety and convenience issue, especially if you have children.

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  Around the west in a small truck - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By jeff - August 6 - 10:47 pm

  Overall a good little truck. Slightly under powered for the demands I put it through (doesnt like climbing the Rockies while fully loaded).

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  2005 Colorado- Not what I expected - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Terri McGinnis - April 29 - 9:31 am

  Fuel mileage less than expected with 5 engine. I have had too many issues for a new truck. The air conditioning is not very strong, air flow. The interior is very cheap, and cheap looking. The cloth on the front seat is puffing up, of course it is still under warranty, but the whole reason to purchase a new vehicle, is so you dont have to go in for repairs. The truck is not at all what I was expecting. Very disspointed in the truck.

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  Average truck - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By golden - February 3 - 10:36 pm

  This is a pretty average truck. It doesnt really excel in any area. I went on a trip to Wisconsin and was driving thru the mountains and the little 4 cylinder engine could not take it. Its comfortable inside but not great. Long trips are tiring. The manual is pretty good but needs a broader range of shifting. And what is up with no key holes on the passenger door?!!!

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  Could be better - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By ColoradoOwner - January 30 - 12:19 am

  Not quite the performance and reliability I was hoping for out of my truck. Ive been to the dealer several times since buying it to reset the check engine light codes, and have a creaky suspension.

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  Uncomfortable ride - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Dave - January 23 - 3:36 pm

  I purchased my Colorado as a replacement for my S10. As a long time Chevrolet customer I was very disappointed in the ride. My standard cab seat is very uncomfortable to the point I have been trying to trade or get rid of it already. My backs taking a beating. Other than poor ride it seems to handle good and has been dependable. I sought help from the dealer and from Chevrolet without relief. Factory said too bad thats the way its made and there is no defect. Looking for something else

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  Dont buy it - 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Ben Kitt - November 3 - 12:34 am

  I bought my truck new from Jerrys Chevy in Baltimore and the truck (with only 20,600 miles) has already had several issues that had to be fixed. While they are covered they are still problems that shouldnt be there! There is a loud whistling that is unfixable according to GM! DO NOT BUY THIS TRUCK. It is a trap. The one good thing is that it has good resale value and the 4x4 is awesome.