Overview & Reviews

Other than package and trim level revisions, there are no significant changes to the Chevy Colorado for 2006.

• Handles well on- and off-road, simple controls, side curtain airbags available on all body styles.

• 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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  Excellent all around truck - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Bob Wood - April 2 - 5:31 pm

  Traded in a Silverado for the Colorado. The Silverado had a much nicer interior and more hauling capacity as well as a nicer ride. But the Colorado looks great (got the red monochromatic package), and also got 4 wheel drive for the same price as my 2 wheel Silverado. Also gets much better gas mileage and has more room for the kids than the large pickup extended cabs. Just which Chevy has spent more on the interior materials.

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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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  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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  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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  2006 crew cab 4wd 3.5 sb. - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By bake - February 26 - 10:13 pm

  I bought my truck a week ago, and have had some pleasent surprises and some letdowns. First I would strongly recommend the 3.5 5cyl. I couldnt imagine the performance of the 4. I came from a 6cyl s-10 and I must admit it takes getting used to. secondly the interior is sparse but much more room than I expected. I was very happy with the power in 4WD, they seem to have traded straight power for extreme torque. I felt much more confident off-road in this than I ever did in the s-10. All in all a decent truck but nothing to get excited about.

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  This truck does what you need it to do - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Steven - February 17 - 2:39 am

  I couldnt be happier with my truck. It has decent passing speed to get around annoying drivers. Plenty of horses for a 4 cyl 5 speed. Does better on fuel than I expected. Im getting about 25 on the highway and about 16 in the city. The ride is sweet when you arent taking it down dirt roads. There is plenty of room inside and comfortable seating, but if you want to lay the seat back and snooze, forget it! The seat wont even move. But if you want a truck that will do what you need it to do and not empty out your bank account or drink a lot of fuel, you gotta get this truck.

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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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  Awesome - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By chris - January 28 - 6:27 pm

  I love this truck. Its perfect for driving around town. I am getting at least 20.9 miles in the city and about 28 on the highway. This truck also has a lot of room in it. Im 60 tall and have to move the seat up just to reach the pedals.

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  Honest Truck - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By SmoothDrRod - January 21 - 10:14 am

  This truck is the honest to goodness daily driver. I have an 06 z71 4x4 automatic with factory locker rear diff. Replaced stock tires with 30x9.5x15 Wrangler silent armor tires. Off road trail fun is unbelievable. Truck in first gear engine idle will climb any hill muddy, rocky, or treachous breakover angle scenarios. Idle gives you enough power to do virtually anything reasonably so just keep on the brakes :) On street this truck is nimble and comfortable. Very svelte ride on or off road. No problems with hauling 1 ton trailer, its unnoticeable until 3 or 4 gear.

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  Peterview - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By petejr - September 11 - 1:37 pm

  This vehicle is a perfect fit for parking and driving in NYC. There is plenty of room inside and also my vehicle came with a cover over the bed which keeps out rain and any harsh weather. The black color is eye catching and an attention grabber.