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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  Roll Over - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Hetfield - December 30 - 4:06 am

  Had the truck for 4 years and never had any problems. Got good gas mileage and enough towing power to pull a fishing boat. Wrecked/totaled it this winter in icy weather, rolled once landing on its wheels - with the engine still running. Tough truck that was built well, definitely got my moneys worth and am looking to buy another.

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  Switched from Ford to Chevy - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Mike - December 28 - 9:36 am

  I finally switched over to try a Chevy. Ive been driving a new Mazda B4000 (Ranger) and it just wasnt cutting it. This new truck drives great, feels like a car, and is super comfortable.

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  1st Truck - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
  By sask - December 24 - 3:40 pm

  Bought the truck to haul a lightweight trailer in the summer and get around town in the cold winter months So far no problems truck hauls well, drove to Texas last winter with 50 below weather with no problem Gas mileage better than the van we had before - cruising at 110Km we get 32 miles to the gallon Installed a cap on the back to keep items dry

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  Great Truck - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By airborne13f - December 5 - 5:55 am

  The truck has a lot of torque and gets pretty decent gas mileage. I put a K&N cold air intake and performance catback and it increased the power and fuel economy even more. I am in the military and use my truck to go home on leave. Gets me there without spending to much on gas. I love the style of it, looks sporty. The interior is roomy for passengers or cargo. It hauls my fourwheeler almost like its not there.

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  Nice Truck - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Don Darnell - December 3 - 2:00 am

  I find the 5 cylinder to be a wonderfull engine, but they could have spent some engineering money on the exhaust note. The seats are great, the interior it very good. No real complaints so far, and my other cars are Porsches and an Audi. My 5 year old thinks its cool, and thats what really matters.

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  Lots of Room - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Eddy - October 1 - 9:00 am

  Bought truck in August and its fun to drive and very roomy. Had 4 adults, one child in a car seat and a dog in the car and still had a lot of room to spare. Gas mileage was a little less than expected but still not bad. Love it.

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  My Chevy - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
  By chic - September 11 - 11:16 am

  All in all ownership has been all that I expected and more. Gas mileage is better than I expected. Power is good for a 4 cylinder

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  Nice but not like my prior 1997 c/k1500 - 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Dianne - August 19 - 7:44 am

  I wished I never traded my 1997 CK1500. That truck gave me hell of problems but was worth the 5.7 performance engine was issues were cleared under warranty. Not the fuel costs though. I put over 300k on that truck and decided to buy the 2005 Chevy Colorado with many of the bells and whistles to satisfy driving needs. Well, I made several complaints on the craftmanship build of the metal of this truck. It flexes way to much IMO on the highways. Got just thank you but Colorados are safe. Other than that, absolutely no mechanical problems, or body. Fuel cost vs my 97 difference is 3 gals per commute day. Performance, you can live with it for near v6 type engine I got.

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  Needs interior improvement - 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
  By taztoy - August 1 - 9:27 am

  Just put 2000 miles on it over fourth of July weekend. Very comfortable. Plenty of leg room for a tall person and plenty of back seat room for car seats. Great pickup for what it is. When I need to haul something heavy I use my 3/4ton diesel.

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  Great Truck - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Larry Gillenwater - July 28 - 10:13 pm

  I have driven Fords for 30yrs this is my 2nd Chevy. This truck is great. Well pleased. Good on gas, 3.5 motor 21-23 around town, great for 4x4. Chevy built a great truck in this line.