I’ve owned the 2016 Colorado with the 4 cylinder turbo diesel and never had one mechanical issue in 4 years. I’ve towed and hauled heavy loads, never one issue. It’s fun to drive and gets around 30mpg highway. No complaints here.
@@valentinzermeno384 I have zr2 Its a good drive around , i believe it's a good car to just go from place to place if you get a v4 better miles per gallon too and cheaper
I have a 2015 Z71 Crew 6'2" box with 110000km. Bought from new. Besides recalls that have been taken care of, this truck has been undeniably reliable. Both in the bush and back in the city as a daily and a commercial truck. Great truck!
I have WT extended cab 3.6 DOHC V6 with 146,000 miles (Heavy Abuse) it has not let me down yet. I have spent nothing on repair costs, only normal stuff like oil, headlights, tires (more often than I should) By abuse I mean that it is driven hard every day, stop light races, High RPM, offroading, burnouts, drifts you name it. it is one of my most reliable pickup trucks.
People should know some of these you tube guys ( not all by any stretch but some) are lazy just using a AI program to throw together a little click bait. Really misleading. Both generations of Colorados have been pretty good trucks. Fuel efficient reliable, durable after sorting out some initial problems ( like all modern cars/ trucks with a few exceptions. I was a dealer tech for several years. Even Toyotas have their issues( worked at old Koons Toyota MD VA DC)And god knows Mercedes Benz arrrg,!-many models are over priced junk( iI was a Benz tech 1986-89) Use critical thinking skills when researching or listening to idiots that really know nothing about the real world of servicing these complex systems on these modern vehicles. This particular video review is perfect example of poor research. Thank god the commenters chimed in.
Remember to NEVER buy any 1st year of a new generation vehicle. Wait a few years after they fixed all the kinks. My 2018 Colorado has been solid. Bought it at 30k miles and it has 93k miles now. Haven't had 1 issue and I beat the heck out of it on and off road. Love this truck! Brakes and MPGs are better than a Ranger or Tacoma. Only complain I have is that the OEM leaf springs in the back are bouncy on the non zr2 models. Upgraded to the ARB OME springs and it rides on cloud 9 now :)
@tacuazinful Yes the 2018+ Colorados has a better EVAP system to purge out the gasses from the crankcase, leading to less oil in the intake. The pre 2018s get dirty.
At 2:20 you recommend the 2013 and 2014 as the best bets... however you should have done your homework and noticed that there WERE no Colorados for sale in north america as 2013/2014 model years.
Everyman Driver don’t be sorry ever, just thank them for their time and or contribution. I came here to leave the same comment and decided to find someone had already made it so that you don’t get hit over the head with the same thing over and over. I’m watching for a few reasons,most of it is because you keep it real, as in realistic, part of it is the Spokane connection, and finally you tend to get facts right. I won’t buy a Colorado because financially you get almost the same amenities for a larger truck when you buy a Silverado, and you end up with more truck behind all those features. In my opinion the only reasons to buy a midsized truck is because you want a 4 cyl engine for a work only truck that you won’t tow with and or because you want to be able to park your vehicle near the front entrance when out shopping. So Dave, I ask you this, when did the Colorado get a newer transmission that had more than six forward gears? I’m asking because you can do better than this if you want to that is.
Mine has 132,000 miles and I’ve never had any recalls with it and it’s only ever needed oil changes, tire chance and changing the brakes. I’m glad to be in the minority. I also use it for work and haul with it.
Chevy addressed the engine and trans hesitation on the 2015. It took awhile (I think a year, maybe slightly longer) for Chevy to come up with a fix, but after they reprogrammed the computer it’s like having a new truck. No hesitation at all now, huge power instantly going up hills and getting on the freeways when pressing the accelerator pedal unlike when I first purchased it. The dealer recommended not using Costco gas or Arco and use Chevron. That made a difference with engine ping which was mostly noticed going up hills. Now with the engine/trans being reprogrammed and Chevron fuel (regular), my trucks runs smoothly.
I had that reflash done by my dealer on my 2016 Canyon 3.6 v6. Unbelievable difference. Always in the right gear even on hilly, twisty blacktop roads. Feels like I gained 50 hp. Gave up maybe 1 mpg.
Your dealer fed you a lie about Costco gas. Virtually all gas in any given area comes from the same tank farm. Same gas to every station in the area. Chevron and Shell claim they add a detergent to keep you fuel system cleaner. Even that's up for dispute as I have talked to tanker drivers and they say they take the same fuel to all brands' stations. You can add a bottle of $5 fuel system cleaner every 3000 miles to your tank and keep buying Costco or Sam's Club gas imo.
I have a 2016 z71 with the v6, also has transmission hesitation before any acceleration. Did you just go to your local dealer and tell them your problem? How much was it to be fixed? Afaf
I have a 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 with 45k miles. My wife and I drove from Florida to Jackson hole wy in April for Yellowstone's first day to open. We stayed 6 nights in Jackson Wyoming and drove to Idaho, Utah, Montana, Colorado, Texas, Nebraska, and drove over multiple 12-14 thousand foot peaks in snow, because we've never seen that part of the USA. Traveled 5670 miles, in 15 days, and per my trip odometer we averaged 23.6 mpg. Zero problems and he'll of alot more snow than we thought we experience!
2015 & 16 , have 6 speed transmissions. They will not break down on you or leave you stranded, they just are always looking for a higher gear for fuel economy. There actually good transmissions. In 17 and above GM went to the 8 speed with the 6cyl. (Not the 4cyl). The 8 speed is crap. Stay away from it. !!! The diesel and 4cyl still to this day, use the 6 speed, and it’s a good transmission. I have a 15 , 3.6 ltr with 6 speed, 160.000 miles, daily driver, bought new, never had 1 problem with. It’s a great truck, contrary to what this guy says.
The nice thing about the 6 speed in the diesel is that it actually doesn’t try to get to 6th gear as fast as possible. It actually behaves more like an Allison and holds lower gears longer than the gas variants.
I love my 2016 Colorado and after 110,000 miles it's still going strong, is reliable and looking good. I do typically garage my truck, so that may help. Since 2016 and 110,000 miles I have never had to replace brake pads or rotors, and I tow a boat and jet skis frequently. I don't baby it and don't abuse it. My first set of Goodyear tires lasted over 60,000 miles and my second set still has plenty of tread. I change the oil using Valvoline Synthetic about every 6,000 miles, have had the limited slip differential serviced once, keep the filters clean and that's about it. In the beginning I had it in the shop for a lot for rattles, and interior panel alignment issues (I'm pretty picky about that). Once I had the AC quit under the extended warranty and the compressor had to be replaced. The transmission is reliable but is a little sluggish when downshifting, especially in traffic. Sometimes I put it in trailer mode to compensate and that works fine. I believe that the 8 speed transmission starting in 2017 alleviated that problem. Short of those few and minor issues, it's been a great truck and I highly recommend it. So don't let this RU-vid video scare you off. Go for it.
GM Service bulletin #18 NA-145 will correct all 6 speed transmission issues. You will probably have to pay for it at this point although mine was free. Took about 30 minutes. Totally different truck. Always in the right gear, never hesitant to downshift.
Still enjoying my 07 Colorado I4 with 127k miles. Out side of regular maintenance. I have spent $330 in parts. They are, passenger ABS wheel speed sensor, upstream oxygen sensor, thermostat and evap valve solenoid. All easy to fix yourself. It's a great truck! I'm hoping for 250k to 300k+.
I had a 2009 Straight 5 extended cab WT in our service fleet . Great durable economical truck. Some 1st gen had a strange vibration problem coming through the "seat of your pants" dealers chased their tails for long time. Turned out many had slight out of round machining on wheel rims. Alot of service depts still don't know that or ... well you know. I still consider Colorados both gens a good value. Starter motors a little hard to get too, some people " modify " their drivers side wheel well to get to it. But mine made it to like 160k before needing starter. Sometimes exhaust manifold will crack in high water. The rest is normal things that go on modern cars. Ie steering wheel sensor angle " clock" spring air bag warning crushed wire by plastic panel. Seen all the same problems with all other makes. Thanks I have spend quite a few years in automotive service. Don't trust all you tubers.
Got a 2016 colorado with a steering problem. Never had an actual problem but something in there tripped some codes that have taken away my ABS. Other than that its worked amazingly. 83,000 miles
I can’t say I liked the way my 2015 Colorado shifted, definitely setup for max fuel economy with lots of lugging and hesitation to downshift. I switched to the 2.8l turbo diesel in 2018 and I couldn’t be happier. The shift points better match the low-end diesel torque 100%
I have a 2016. The first 40,000 miles have been trouble free with no recalls. The sluggish shifting still exists when driving in town. That can be remedied by driving in tow/haul mode. It's like a different truck.
You need to get the dealer to reflash the computer. Have them look it up. Don't let them tell you there is no such thing. It's a different truck after that. Takes about 15 minutes and should be n/c
I have a 2015 chevy colorado 4 cyl and its just fine. My truck has 64000 and I understand that a 4cyl chevy truck is not a high performance ferrari or lambo and that is why I dont spect nothing else out of my truck. Is not a perfect truck but Im happy with it so far. I Take care of it and maintenance my truck and its ok so far
I have a 2012 Colorado with 2.9 4cyl motor. I've drove it about 7 years without any issues, and it's very peppy off the block, and cruises smoothly about 75mph at 2500 rpm on the freeway sipping gas. Wonderful truck!
I had picked up a 2018 Colorado zr2 diesel that has the 6 speed automatic. So far I love the truck been getting 22 to 25 mpg no problems so far with 23,000 mi.
Own a 2015 Chevy Colorado z71 2wd and have had zero issues with 110k miles, towed a boat the for 4 years and drove to and from South Carolina to Arizona 3 times , then moved to California and drove the entire country with a 6x10 uhaul completely filled. Zero issues
I have a 2016 Colorado. It gets pushed around all the time, and gets used for towing and some messing around offroad. Has 117 thousand k on it. No problem. Just when the diff locks it makes a loud thump
Own a 2015 from new... have 300K + miles on it .... still going strong with no... yup no.... issues... about 1/2 those miles off highway. Hands down best truck I have ever owned.
@@cv9229 what keeps happening to it? I have a 17’ LT V6 with the 8 speed of course .. and I’ve had them do the transmission flush 2x as well as a transmission relearn .. and while it has helped the hard shifting .. my truck still chugs a little bit and doesn’t like to downshift unless I put my foot to the floor. I’m thinking about taking it back to the dealer .. AGAIN
Right there could have been 8 sold and 4 dislike and that would have been 50% rated as bad truck I know there wasn't 8 sold but they go my what people report and go online They could have sold 230k in 2015 but only 20k went online to complain leaving 210k people Unreviewed
I have a 2015 crew cab WT v6 model with over 109,000 miles as my first car and its been running great good on gas just had to replace the braking pads and get some new tires but the truck runs nice and I love the interior
My 2015 (purchased in November 2014) GMC Canyon has gone through several recalls and all fixed so far with no issues. The transmission does shift hesitantly sometimes from second gear up. My way of dealing with it has been to press gently on the gas pedal so that the shift can catch up. It has 65k miles now, and I’m happy with the truck.
Have them do the update ecm/ tcm at the dealer. You will be all smiles. It's a service bulletin. Have them look it up. Don't let them tell you there is no such thing.
In my opinion, whether or not your transmission goes out is is based on your driving conditions. Driving it hard is obviously going to improve your odds of having a problem with it. Simple fix: drive easy, very little issues.
Lol.. it's a chevy.. literally every single chevy I have had to with automatic has gone out. Driving it easy or hard or maintenance or not.. they all fail. Check chevy forums on any vehicle they make and all automatic have nothing but problems.
I have a 2015 never had any issues at all then again i tuned it with a Trifecta Tuner and "stiffened" the shift points it has zero drag and shifts smoothly and aggressively with the higher HP.
Had a 2012 chevy cruise that went 150,000 miles and was as reliable as day one. Only reason i got rid of it was someone plowed into the back of me at a red light and wrote it off. Otherwise id still be driving it.
My 2020 Colorado is only at 55k miles and I just had to have major engine work replacing pistons head gaskets etc and rear differential worked on cause it was burning 2 quarts of oil every 700miles, I don’t doubt this is a problem truck no matter what year. Can’t wait to see what repairs are next
I own a 2015 Colorado AWD LT, and it's the best vehicle I've ever owned. Unclear why people have so many problems. I have 131,000 miles on mine with little to no issues, and I drive harder than most.
I have the same year and model. Mine is sluggish. Slow throttle response. Seem like when you push the gas pedal either doesn't know what to do. Or it guns its self.
The model year 2017 COLORADO 8 speed transmission is the worst transmission I drove in 40 years of driving GM trucks. I guess that's why GM has a lawsuit on the 8 speed, I came to find out after buying the truck an the dealer never gave any information on, now GM said not their problem as well . It will be their problem when I go to replace the truck with another brand . Don't like being screwed with out a kiss . 👎
Based on the video truck it looks like it's the v6 engine that is having the issue not the 2.5 Just my opinion Every car has its own problems and complaints Pick your poison and enjoy
Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 both of these had issues they have come out with a better fluid to alleviate the problem but definitely no fix to it. 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2016-2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV 2016-2019 Cadillac ATS and ATS-V 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V 2016-2019 Cadillac CT6 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 2015-2019 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL 2015-2017 GMC Yukon Denali and Denali XL 2017-2019 GMC Canyon
Is it a 4x4 because I’m interested in the exact model just concerned because my master tech told me in high mileage the brakes tend to be triple due to a part that tends to break I’m looking for information on that specific issue but there is none reported and I’m concerned it was his own experience on a one time vehicle
And I don’t want that to discourage me because it is the perfect truck at the perfect price, all with the brakes needing to be done soon. And I’m worried even if I planned to flip it soon after, it wouldn’t be worth my while especially because I don’t think within a year I’ll be able to service it myself
What’s the point of your video? Youre reading publically available information off of Google, with some b roll footage that isn’t even yours. And you don’t even have reliable information when it comes to 2013-2014.
I don't know about the Colorado but I can tell you the transmissions in the police Tahoes are utterly worthless. I have a friend that works for an agency that uses them and on his way to take the trucks in a convoy from the dealer to the emergency outfitter where all the police items are put in it in a town 50 miles away, 2 of the transmissions out of 7 went out on the interstate. They had to be towed back to the dealer. Y'all enjoy your Chevys. I hate my Charger patrol car, but at least it works.
1. dealers have incentives to lie for maybe they can sell less valuable vehicles for higher price, so dealers probably shouldn't be trusted. try talking to car mechanics maybe? 2. why are you on your second? when did you get your first and how long did you use it for? thanks!
@@eaglezhao3648 1. Just who would you think I’m talking to? Salesmen? NO, but customers in the waiting areas and a number of techs I have as friends. 2. I’m in my second for no other reason than after we both retired and needed only one vehicle, I traded a 2016 Colorado EXT CAB,Z71,4x4, V6, that we traveled over 68,000 trouble free miles, mostly towing a 21’, 4,000lbs travel trailer all over. So with the need for a true four door vehicle, we went out test driving the every mid-sized truck. All were very nice, but the Gladiator was too expensive and had loose steering, the Tacoma had soft brakes and felt like we were sitting on the floor, with no discounts, the Ranger had a great engine and trans, but soft brakes an poor fit and finish, the Frontier actually wasn’t bad, but felt old and had old electronics. None of them except the higher level Gladiators and Rangers had CarPlay an WIFI. But the crew cab Colorado I bought, a 2019, Crew Cab,W/T,4x4, V6, with every option available, including a great 7” touch screen and Apple CarPlay with OnStar tele-metrics an 4 G LTE WIFI, factory tow package, with hitch, wiring, trailer brakes control and G80 auto lock rear differential. Along with an 84 month 100,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty, plus the dealer installed the skid plate package that comes on the ZR2. All for an out the door price of under 33k! That’s $5,000-$10,000 LESS than all the others, more if you wanted WIFI in the Jeep! Afterwards I have removed the dam air dam, added a set of Bilstein 5100 struts/shocks, to add 1.9” front lift/suspension travel. Now only waiting to add more miles out of the stock 265/70-16 Wranglers, to get 265/75-16 Wrangler DuraMax tires, before I’m done. Also we now tow a bigger trailer, a 26’, 5,600 lbs GVWR, that brings us to a CGVWR of 10,400 lbs, that’s higher than all but the Gladiator an Ranger, all tows with ease! Good luck have fun and stay safe and healthy!
Yeah good luck finding a 2013 2014 model 🤣😂🤣😂. He didn't do his research. Truck wasn't made those years. I have an 04 since new that now has 148,000 and only regular oil changes. No major issues only minor. I still love the truck
Bought a 2019 colorado, from dealer, but still driving my 96 tacoma, with 200.000 on it 6 cyl 4-4. It won't die, hope I didn't make a mistake buying colorado.
Of course there weren't any reported problems in 2013 or 2014. GM didn't even make the Colorado for those two years. Charts and graphs are useless if you don't know a little history to go with it.
Well you can hope to god they finally fixed the issue considering they made the same pos transmission 3 years in a row i sure as hell would not risk it.
@@Anthony-pk8lb My 18 Colorado had the transmission shudders A fluid change fixed it . That was a year ago and all good since They went to a Mobil 1 tranny fluid
If you own a 2017-2019 Chevy Colorado I advise to take it to the dealer and have the transmission oil flushed and have the transmission be reprogrammed. I did that with mine because started shattering at 30000 miles, I took it to the dealer to get the transmission checked, they had to change the transmission oil and also had to reprogrammed the transmission. After that no issues runs like new.. Otherwise the torque convertor would it be damaged. The power train warranty covered everything no penny out my pocket.
The 8 speed, the only issue the 6 speed I saw in the 5 years working on them was the torque converter hairline crack on the 6 speed. The 8 speed is a disaster. Avoid it
I just had a brand new rental Colorado. I’m curious about it so looked it up. The one thing I noticed: sluggish on takeoff. No surprise that’s one big complaint.
Anthony 911 Why would you lease? Such a waste of money lol. You’re basically just renting a truck from the dealer! Leasing is the biggest unknown scam in history
@@alexanderestk I have to agree with you. Leasing can be a scam. What can I say, I'm dumb!!!! Trust me I have been suffering from buyer's remorse for quite some time. I learned that leasing isn't for me. Alexander, I am actually embarrassed.
Anthony 911 Well how do you like the Colorado anyways? Would you buy one or a Canyon after your lease is up? I have a 2020 Colorado and I love it! I pay $466 a month which is rough but oh well
Please report any safety issues with a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, because I have one & Portfolio or GMC ,they aren't not answering to repair my rear differential under insurance or any term,I paid the Truck for few years 35,000 and I still own,25,000,and it's my only transportation and they don't care about me,walking to work for 30 minutes to 1 hour under the heat of Arizona,they can't loan me a car,to go to work to continue paying my Auto loan !!! having Portofolio extended Guarantee...i never will recommend to get Portofolio, they're so careless customer service!!!
Ron I’d wanted to give Chevy the like but 5 of my family/relative who owned them were all riddled with problems from engine to transmission to wiring and got to the point that they have to get rid of them. I mean all of them. I can not support and will not support a product that will not stand with the test of time. I still own my 2010 Tacoma with almost 300K miles and all that I have replaced was a battery, brake pads and rotors, starter and a power steering pump last year that I totally have neglected.
HAVE a 2015 105000 mile only problem ever had was a pinched wire still going strong . better then all the other trucks including my tacoma that died at 90000 miles . I pull a pontoon with no problem looking to get a 2021 with a 6 for my next truck will keep this till i dieds .had the trans fluid just changed was still nice and clean shifts like new don't know what this guy talking about . i know three other guys with the same truck and they never had any issue.
Too bad I was looking to buy a Colorado 4 cylinders 2018-2020 but with all those issues nope. I was waiting for Ford rangers to comeback but that one looks like a overpriced luxury little truck. My next truck I want it with the least tech as possible.
@@flacko001 I managed a company that bought trucks for it's fleet. NOTE: They DID NOT take care of their vehicles and use was often off road and heavily abusive. This was several years ago to give an idea of model years. The Ford Rangers were worthless and lasted about 65,000 miles. The Chevy Colorados lasted about 100,000. We couldn't buy any Chevy Colorados from our normal dealer and needed a vehicle right away for a contract, so we rushed to buy one Nissan Frontier. When the company folded the Nissan was given to an employee with 228,000 miles on it. BUY A NISSAN.
@@PalmettoNDN I hear ya and I was also waiting for the ranger but I can't stand how they look. At my workplace we use the dodge promasters and they are already falling apart at 30k. Transmission and electrical issues. My buddy has a old Nissan titan think a 09 and has over 300k.
@@PalmettoNDN everbody's got a dumb story. the last video i was on guy was talking about how the nissans are made of paper and blow up at 20k miles. btw 228k isn't even unusual anymore, hell people want 15k, 20k for colorados, rangers, frontier, tacoma with 200k miles on nowdays. i think my dad's tacoma was well over 300k miles and still running well. my 08 canyon is already at 130 without issue. and my dad paid like 24k for his tacoma with already 100k miles (granted trd off road edition, he probably got a steal at that price tbh)
Not sure about this model year, but earlier Colorados 5 cylinder engines have balance shafts that are chain driven, but the chains are on the back of the engine. Must remove transmission to service.
Yes, you are correct. I have a 2016 that has been trouble free. The only thing I would complain about is that it is sluggish around town. Using the trailer mode remedies that with much better shift patterns.
@@1dollarten I live in Puerto Penasco Mexico on the beach. I have no issues. Some rust spots but not bad after 17 years. Longevity outweighs the milage by leaps and bounds. What I save on constant repairs well pays for the extra 3 gallons per mile I might lose. They are V8's I didn't buy them for their gas milage. I bought them because they outlast any ford,chevy, Nissan ever made. Paid for ,still running excellent and worth a mint in this market. They hold their value.
I have a 2016, v6 z71, I only got 68k miles on it but I got a problem with abs, traction control, stabilitrac lights on the dash, took a computer to it, wheel speed sensor, replaced it only for the lights to still stay on, I have no clue what it could be, the vehicle runs fine and it’s not the wheel bearing, might have to take it to a dealer they got better scanners I’m sure
Have a 2020 Colorado LT no issues with almost 40k has lots of power and way more then my 2006 Ranger and it's motor gave up the ghost at 135K put in a Powerline long block for 2k should not have to do that at 135k and a baby it never getting a ford again
my girlfriend has a 2018 colorado and the ignition won't let key come out. shook steering wheel and tried other ideas. brought to dealer and even under warranty, they don't think there is a problem and won't fix. i would think when you pay so much for a vehicle and it comes with a warrantee, that they would fix it. seems more and more that chevys are made with poor quality and won't try to fix until after warantee and then you have to pay to fix it. it is very sad that this is how they want to do business
@@harrywong5079 that sounds like more the dealer itself ranther than gmc/chevy. Not all dealers are created equal and dealerships are not directly owned by the manufacturing company.
Figured the biggest complaints would be the diesel owners who randomly had a piston shell out. Even better is it's either replaced under warranty with no explanation as to why it happened, or you're told to pay up because it was out of warranty. Glad to know each engine might randomly die for an unknown reason the owner can't do anything about, except hope it happens before the engine warranty goes out.
After having my 2016 chevy Colorado for 4 years the computer started messing up in the radio and the screen on the dash. It’s going out. It’ll change stations without me touching it, it’ll start resetting my Home Screen and pressing all sorts of buttons without me touching anything. The screen on the dash also changes from info to radio constantly.
Ok so dose all the new truck have that kind of problems like ford dodge and other new vehicles or just the chevy colorado cause i am not going buy a new truck with anykind of problems like transmission or things like that why you have repairshop to fix now if that be the case then i would go elsewhere and find a morebetter truck with out having transmission problems but that just me i mean why new trucks always gotta have problems with the engine or transmission that should be covered by the warranty and not have to pay out of pocket
Had a 1997 Chevy Blazer that put me through hell and back with all of the problems. Fast forward to today and the Colorado/Canyon both of which I really like. Of course I'm extremely jaded to even think about either based on what I experienced with GM in general. Very honestly I'm shocked GM is still in business with ALL of the stories you read or hear of. Conversely, I've had a Toyota truck and Honda vehicles (3) and NONE of them had problems whatsoever over 20 years of ownership. Funny, I don't dare tell my wife I like GM Products again based on what we went through. She might actually consider divorcing me she would get that mad...! LOL...!
