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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  Great Truck.....I Hope - 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
  By rebecca - September 28 - 7:19 am

  I have had my truck for 8 months now. I have 21,000 miles on it. I have not had any problems until these past couple of days. When I turn right I hear a noise under my bed I took it to a dealership Today they said it was my spare tire wasnt tightened. Got it back still making the noise. Im taking it back tomorrow to hopefully fix the noise and also I have a recall on it that is going to take 3 hours to fix. Other than that I love my truck. Im a mom with 2 little girls 5 and 6 and they love my truck too. Not alot of room in the front but alot in the back. My truck got up to 29 mpg. Average is 25mpg. I got heated seats with my truck. They suck. They dont get hot. I really have no complaints except this noise its making now. I hope they get it fixed soon.

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  Great Pickup - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By LBL - August 2 - 10:00 am

  Best pickup I have ever owned and fun to drive.

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  Great Ride - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Richard Newell - July 31 - 10:00 pm

  This Chevy is all truck in a small package . The 4cylinder engine is a lot more powerful than its number of cylinders would suggest. Great gas mileage, nice ride, handles great, and even keeps most of its power when the AC is on. I put it through the mill for a few hours in all sorts of city and highway driving and it kept up with me fine. If you are looking for a great looking truck with good mpg and is just fun to drive, this is the truck for you.

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  Awsome Truck - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By great truck - July 24 - 3:56 pm

  I only have about 3600 miles on my truck so far, but I like it more every day. I towed about a one ton load plus trailer weight, and could not tell it was behind me, even up hills. I average between 18 and 20 mpg city 25 + hwy. I have had a few minor problems a vibration from the tires, and a speaker problem that the dealer has not got fixed yet. I had a bumping noise in the front end when the truck was turned to the left, the service dept. told me that the bolts were too long in my after market steps, but when I told them it was the factory body bolts they just said OH. Other than these minor problems, I have no complaints and have recomended to everyone that this is the truck to buy.

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  Great Truck - 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Wendy Smith - July 18 - 3:21 am

  I have owned this truck for a year now and am very satisfied with my purchase. The thing that impressed me the most was the smooth ride it has. As far as power it is sufficient but is no powerhouse. I have had no mechanical issues yet and have put 14,000 miles on it. I have owned two Toyota Tacomas before this and think that the Colorado compares very well to them.

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  Not a bad truck - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By J in Jax - June 13 - 6:16 am

  Not as big as some of the newer trucks by Dodge, Nissan and Toyota, but if you truly want a small truck with decent gas mileage this is a nice truck. The power off the line is kind of weak, but when passing, the truck can handle its own. The power is steady all the way up. Not jumpy like my full size Sierra. I love the Z71 package. It brings the truck up higher but not too high to load things like the new full size trucks. Overall looks really grew on me too. I used to hate the front but it grew on me enough to buy one.

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  Z71 4X4 - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By vinniej - May 25 - 8:26 am

  I love the 5 cyl/5 speed combination. The truck has the power when I need it & great mileage to boot.

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  the truck - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Notch - April 11 - 2:00 am

  could use the six cylindar back....it would give it a little more pep too make the driving experience a little better.

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  to early to tell - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By jsfiretruck - March 26 - 10:00 am

  just bought it after owning a 1990 silverado ext 4x4 1/2 ton.Mileage is 16 city and 22 - 23 hwy I was hoping for better but only have 800 miles on it.I am thinking I should have bought the full size 4 door?

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  A great Experience - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Mrcadilac - March 26 - 10:00 am

  I think the Colorado has a nice ride, better than I expected. The 5 Cyl has enough pick up and go for normal driving. The passing gear works fine, when it is needed. i cruise at 65 with no problem. I havent had it for long, but I tested a lot of mid sized pick/ups before spending 25K. Colorado so far has met my expectations, considering the other comparable models cost much more.