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08-30-2021, 01:44 PM | #1 | |
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Consumer Reports Cautions Shoppers To Avoid The Chevy Colorado
Consumer Reports Cautions Shoppers To Avoid The Chevy Colorado
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08-30-2021, 03:43 PM | #2 |
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In other news the sky is blue and urine is yellow. I’ve been avoiding GM products for decades.
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08-31-2021, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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Huh, CR recommends a Honda. Who would’ve guessed that.
GM is crap , but the Ridgeline has had, and still has its share of issues. |
08-31-2021, 11:14 AM | #4 |
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145k miles into my Colo and I beg to differ. Its a great truck and vehicle.
Funny about the driving position, its one of the big things about the interior that i liked, the taco had a terrible driving position and headroom i thought. I log in lots of long drives and i love the interior. |
08-31-2021, 11:29 AM | #5 |
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I do not agree on dinging any vehicle on predicted reliability. Granted GM is kind of easy to do that with, BUT every single vehicle built today is worlds more reliable than a vehicle built 15 years ago.
Hell I drive a grand Cherokee with 6500 miles on it. It is a small miracle that I have not died in a fire yet. But it still starts every morning... so far... |
08-31-2021, 12:12 PM | #6 |
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I never would have thought id own a gm product, but after researching and learning about the truck, and several test drives, i made my choice and im happy with it. The others are good trucks too, but i wouldnt be happy with them. The twins are much more engineered than the half tons, and dont have the profit margin and super cheap manufacture of the half tons and up. Gm spends much less making silverados than the twins. Ive experienced gms lameness on other vehicles, and this one has had me questioning whether its a gm because its been so good. Isuzu engine? Check. Global vehicle engineering? Check. Assembly in the states? Check. Havent had any build quality issues, and im pleasantly surprised. Im gonna keep this truck till 300k unless something radical happens. Goes in for its tbelt wpump next week.
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08-31-2021, 12:23 PM | #7 |
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The title of this thread is misleading.
"Cautions to avoid" sounds a lot different than "Sure, this truck is far more refined than the rough-and-tumble Toyota Tacoma that perennially tops the sales charts in this class. But ultimately the Colorado and twin GMC Canyon break little new ground beyond offering an extremely efficient diesel engine.." |
08-31-2021, 12:25 PM | #8 |
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I will say the partial leather seats were indeed oddly uncomfortable. Mine is the LT model with the basic cloth seats, and they are fine. Did have a bad lift pump within the first 3 months, but since then it's been solid.
Guess I've been lucky. Definitely don't get the "diesel groaning around town" - it's as quiet as any other engine. Odd to compare to the Ridgeline, which is more of an SUV with a pickup bed. |
08-31-2021, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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Different strokes for different folks I guess?
If I'm going BOF I'm getting a Tacoma, but it's a 6mt w/four doors in a good/bright color If I'm stuck with an Automatic trans I'll just get a Ridgeline, they finally have a good color now. I hate the way trucks ride, especially mid-sized trucks; the Ridgeline rides great and has 5,000lbs of towing, and the same payload as the competition - If I needed to tow more than 5,000lbs, I'd probably but a 1/2 ton anyways; that's a pretty big boat or camper. I'm not sole sourcing recommendations from CR either; something something grain of salt. |
08-31-2021, 02:05 PM | #10 |
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Had a 2017 Colorado 4cyl 6-speed manual extra cab for about a year and half. Had a minor tranny leak that was fixed under warranty at about 5k miles but otherwise no issues. When our second child was on the way I traded it in for a 2018 Colorado WT crew cab V6. Has LT appearance pkg. Bought the truck for 26k. Tell me back in 2018 what truck you could by for 26k with a crew cab and 305hp V6?? The Tacoma is ancient, the frontier is ancient, and back then nothing else existed as the Ranger was still just coming on the scene. My 2018 now has 9k+ miles and been flawless. Seating position is just fine. Seats are comfortable with the only exception being that if you sit right on the edge there is hard plastic there when the cushion compresses. But you don't sit on the edge when driving. Sure, a ridgeline may be more comfy or have some other features but it's also a lot more expensive of a truck than a Colorado. And pandemic excluded, you could find Colorado's under sticker rather easily. Can't say the same for ridgeline or tacoma. Pros and Con's for all truck makes but to say to avoid the colorado makes no sense.
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09-03-2021, 02:04 PM | #11 |
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The Colorado V6 is weak and always straining to keep up. only gets 15-16mpg and u get that with a V8 today
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09-03-2021, 02:31 PM | #12 |
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09-03-2021, 03:46 PM | #13 |
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The V6 is plenty powerful. No, it's not a Raptor or TRX but it's plenty fast. Compared to V8's I've had no problem keeping up going up hill or even stopping some smart ass drivers from trying to speed up to cut me off on roads where lanes merge (lots of V8 lifted trucks here in town think they drive sports cars). Loaded down the truck has plenty of power to drive normally without the need to floor it to keep up. As for mpg, I average 18-20 100% city driving. On the fwy it will hit 30+ assuming consistent speeds without traffic. I've got as good as 34mpg driving from Vegas to Ca. Also, while I could have got a V8 silverado or Ram for a few thousand more I didn't want/need a big truck. Full size trucks today are a pain in the ass in parking lots, don't fit in a lot of driveways without hanging the ass out on the sidewalk, and in my case would not fit on the side of my house where I park my truck when not in use (mini RV parking area). Not everyone needs or wants a full size V8 truck. Hell, if they still made mini trucks like in the 80's and 90's I'd probably have one of those instead. All I want/need is something to haul some minor things with on occasion and something to drive when it rains when I leave my C8 at home (streets flood easy here).
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09-07-2021, 12:46 PM | #14 | |
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Get a full sized pickup as not much more cost and a V8 gets same mileage with tons more room. I moved to a RAM 1500 with ecodiesel gets 22-23 and plenty power and good acceleration. Geeze the interior better than a Benze too. Very quiet and smooth. |
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09-07-2021, 11:29 PM | #15 |
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Well, if your wife says so, then i guess that wraps it all up now doesnt it?
I dunno what elevation youre at or what driving style, but i know plenty of people with the 6 cyl colo and they all get way better mpg than that at 6000-7000ft. No, most of us dont want a full sizer, hence the midsize purchase. The ecodiesels have their own problems, and can be costly in their failures. We have heard your story the several times youve posted it. Your bad experience is an outlier. |
09-08-2021, 03:42 PM | #16 |
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You know you're a GM owner when you're bragging about your vehicle being flawless with less than 10k miles on it.
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09-08-2021, 04:30 PM | #17 | |
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I dunno, it's a weird article - the truck isn't anything special, but both directions for that. |
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09-08-2021, 04:45 PM | #18 |
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09-09-2021, 11:30 AM | #19 |
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Haters gon' hate bruh
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09-09-2021, 09:44 PM | #20 |
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Every Chevrolet I've ever owned has needed a tow. Current one I bought on a Monday evening, by Saturday morning I had to call a friend for a tow.
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09-13-2021, 05:55 PM | #21 |
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Gms rep is def earned, but im still a firm believer that the twins are a strong move to break through that rep. They dont seem to have nearly as common of breakdowns as most of their other vehicles. Not perfect, but markedly better than gm has achieved otherwise. Mostly transmission fluid and shift tuning issues on the gasser 8sp, and typical chevy lean at the rear suspension on all. 145k on mine and one tow. Computer glitch buggins, could only be cleared at the dealer, no actual issue to repair. Def system cpu went ape****. Otherwise, ive had one subaru need two tows, and another need one. I doubt ill get another gm product, but ive had nothing but a great experience with mine so far, save for the general lack of knowledge of the lwn diesel engine by shops and dealers alike.
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09-14-2021, 10:03 AM | #22 |
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11-11-2021, 05:49 AM | #23 | |
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Here’s Why The 2022 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss Package Isn’t Available
Here’s Why The 2022 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss Package Isn’t Available
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11-11-2021, 08:44 AM | #24 |
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Well, those red tow hooks are important. What am I supposed to do, go to costco with black hooks?
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