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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  Not happy - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By not happy - December 12 - 10:46 pm

  Im not happy with Colorado at all. The mpg is far less than rated. I could drive a full size pickup and get the same. Small inside, the back speakers quit working, the ac fan works sometime, plastic inside falling apart, seat belt falling apart. The screws fell out. I think the seat is going next. No power, I have 40k miles on it .

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  Bad experience - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Scott - December 3 - 11:11 am

  I bought this truck new. It is a Z71 with almost all options including the rare sunroof on a regular cab. This truck has had constant issues. Most of them have been fit and finish. A lot of rattles and the interior is poor. I will live with the truck until getting positive equity and trade it for a Toyota or Ford.

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  Chevy - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By cparker - December 2 - 9:31 pm

  Many problems and issues with quality. I bought my truck 6/08 for the 4th of July sale at 0% interest. What a bad decision. I had the truck for about 5 months the valves in the engine bent so I had to drive a rental for 2 weeks. Payload is average but leaf springs are extremely weak. Anything more than 200 lbs and it will be sagging. The sheet metal is very thin and vibrates a lot. Especially the brake dust shield. Every time I brake, the floor boards vibrate and there’s a rattle from the front of the truck. My truck is a 5 speed so when I push in the clutch to come to a stop the rpm drops to 500 and the whole truck vibrates. Need more room to list problems. Just buy a Tacoma!

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  2006 Colorado 4 Cylinder - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By John - November 8 - 3:21 pm

  I was originally going to by an S10, but I took the Colorado for a test drive and I was sold. Since then, Ive been very happy with it. Ive got the 4cyl, but I had no problem hauling a full bed and a full 5x10 trailer all the way up the east coast. The fuel economy is also very good I average between 25 and 26 mpg, and thats with about a 50/50 mix of city/highway driving. Ive put this little truck through a lot of heavy duty work, and its held up very well. I have the base model so the interior quality isnt that great, but the seats are reasonably comfortable and the driving position is fine. The shifting is pretty smooth for a manual truck transmission.

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  So Far So Good - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Chris - September 1 - 9:09 pm

  I bought my truck new and have driven it for 20k miles. Fuel economy could be better but its as good or better than any other small 4x4 pickup (24 highway and 21 in town). The truck has a cushy ride, functional interior and the engine performance is adequate. I haul lumber, firewood, dirt, stone etc. and its holding up quite well. There was a cylinder head problem with the I4 and I5 in model years 04-06 which I understand has since been resolved. GM replaced the cylinder head on my truck at 7k miles. Ive had no trouble with it since and GM agreed to extend the warranty on the head work after I complained. So far Im satisfied with my Colorado and would certainly consider GM again.

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  OK Pickup - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By SN - August 14 - 2:43 pm

  Bought new 24 months ago and so far so good. Roomy cab, comfortable ride, and fair fuel ecomomy. Has nice stereo and was reasonably priced. Its my 3rd new Chevy pickup and I think I liked my last S-10 a little better.

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  18 Months and 18000 miles - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Burt - July 6 - 10:29 pm

  The truck has done its job. It not the most refined truck out there but it was inexpensive to buy. A previous review said the truck had problems with brakes locking up after a recall repair was performed at the dealership, and blamed GM for his problems. The same thing happened to me, got half way home and noticed the brakes were overheating. The tech that installed the new parts didnt properly adjust switches to accommodate brake pedal travel and they were dragging. It was an easy fix and the brakes are fine. He also complained about fuel economy. Well, if your brakes are dragging your fuel economy isnt going to be all that good. The check engine light in mine comes on regularly.

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  I love my truck! - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By KTCalloway - June 27 - 9:34 am

  Absolutly no problems. Handles well, comfortable ride. Looks great too. Would like better gas mileage of course, but it is as advertised. Design of the seat belt placement not comfortable for short person( Im 53"). Love the OnStar, will never have another car without it!

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  2006 4x4 Colorodo Crew Cab - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By GAB - May 9 - 7:23 pm

  I find this truck to be extremely comfortable. It has the Z71 package and the I5 engine. It pulls a light bass boat with ease and get respectable mpg about 17mpg to 22pg. It is loaded with leather and all the toys. Love the truck.

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  Amazing truck - 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
  By Bowtie - April 20 - 1:43 am

  This truck has been great. A long awaited replacment of the S-10 (and I had 1). I have the Z-71 package and it does well off-road and I have put it through its paces.