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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  Whats Not To Like? - 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
  By oyeme - January 16 - 8:48 pm

  Sometimes the professional reviewers from Edmunds, Consumer Reports, etc are just too picky because my Colorado Z-71 has been a great truck! It has 24,XXX miles now. I have had ZERO problems with it! It gets about 24.5 mpg on highway and a combined 23 mpg recently with in town and highway driving. This little truck has been very reliable and the build quality that Edmunds pans is not seen on my truck. It is still rattle & squeek free and overall impression is that of a real solid truck. The only complaint, although it is not the trucks fault, is that the OEM M+S tires are noisier than I like. I will replace them for quieter ones when these wear out but they are wearing like iron!

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  Amazing Truck - 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
  By PTJOE - December 5 - 2:00 am

  Looked at all available options in the small truck field. Dodge, Ford, etc. For price and looks, this truck was the winner by far. After putting my first 1000 miles on it, I am very impressed to say the least. Fuel economy is as good or better than my four cylinder small car. Rides like a dream. Looks like a keeper for me. Can get the wife to let me drive it. lol

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  Step up from my Sonoma - 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Romin Roman - October 12 - 2:00 am

  After first 600 miles, I LOVE it... Had 95 Sonoma for 162K miles & this was logical choice to upgrade. Very glad I did. Very fun, and responsive. Many comments about how beautiful/pretty & I correct that this is a "Buff/Handsome" truck.

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  V-8 power and great styling - 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Tom - August 18 - 10:18 am

  Bought new Aug. 09 with V8 and 4WD. Ive had more compliments on this vehicle than on any Ive ever owned. V8 power is great and mileage isnt bad.Very comfortable to drive, my ONLY complaint in over a year of ownership is interior wind noise at highway speeds. Ive had no problems at all so far.

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  Great Truck - 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
  By BestShopper - August 8 - 7:53 am

  This is my second Colorado Z71 Crew Cab. Loved my 2004, so bought another one. Based on my research, it has the best mileage in its class. Ride is great for a truck. People often comment on the nice ride. Back seat is very roomy.

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  Colorado Rocks - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By glj - June 26 - 9:58 pm

  This truck was the most dependable vehicle Ive ever owned. I put 125,000 miles on it and had almost no trouble. I just traded it in and feel like I lost part of the family.

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  Excellent truck! - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By silver08colorado - June 23 - 3:29 pm

  The truck has decent stock power and performance for the 5 cyl. I had to make some slight modifications to increase its overall power and now Im up there right around the stock v8. I got the truck with 22 miles on it, and Ive put on over 24,000 miles since. This truck has a mean look to it. Even though I have the silver birch color, I would have liked the silver to be a more true silver like the Toyota. The gas mileage isnt the greatest, I average about 260-280 miles per full tank before the "low fuel" light comes on. I have the cloth interior which I enjoy. Only issue I had was a loose connection on the 4wd box which was fixed under warranty.

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  09 Colorado with 5.3 V8 - 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
  By jhwhite - June 3 - 1:13 pm

  I have to disagree with the Edmunds reviewer on my vehicle. With the 5.3 liter V8, this truck is more like a sports car with lots of power. The ride is better than I expected from a truck and the interior, although not fancy, is nice. I passed up on a much more expensive "quality" truck with fewer features and less power due to GM incentives and great pricing. Im very happy with my decision.

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  First Impressions - 2010 Colorado - 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Martin - May 22 - 5:04 am

  I just purchased a new Colorado after owning an S-10 for the last seven years and 160K miles. I did a great deal of research prior to my purchase, focusing mainly on the Tacoma, Frontier and Colorado. Both the Nissan and Toyota received higher reviews from the auto experts, but the consumer reviews were mostly positive for the Colorado. I have only driven this new vehicle for a couple of weeks and my initial impression is that I like it...very much. I drove all three and the Colorado seemed to have what I was looking for. I loved my S-10 and if I enjoy the Colorado half as much, it will have been a great purchase.

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  Good Truck - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By TFA - May 14 - 7:23 pm

  Truck has been very dependable and has done very well hauling loads and the family on long trips.