I have a 2018 Colorado myself that's about 6 months old and doesn't even have a thousand miles on it yet and I love that thing. I don't even have the v6 as I bought the WT model extended cab standard transmission with the appearance and convenience package and it pulls a 21-foot 3500 lb boat with no problem. Not bad for $20,000 pick-up.
Thank you for doing this review I'm doing exactly what you did looking and comparing all the midsize trucks out there and I keep coming back to this Chevy. 😁
Thanks for the review. I purchased a white '18 Z71 a few months ago. Drove it home from MN to CA. Liked it so much I'm going back for another one in a couple of weeks.
Thanks for the info. I've been looking for a truck that wasn't too big. I like the utility of a truck but I'm not trying to park one in my driveway lol
Thanks for the review. I just bought the '18 Z71 in Crew Cab long box, same color. Was looking for a little validation of my purchase. You provided it well.
Nice review, thanks for taking the time to post it. I just picked up a 2018 Centennial Edition Z71. It's new, it only had 35 mi on it when I test drove it but it had been forgotten in the back of the Chevy dealer's lot for months. I got it March 30, 2019 and saved a bundle buying last year's model. So far I really like it but with only 180 miles. Thanks again! i.imgur.com/itWIhRq.jpg
Knobs for the lights and 4x4 are identical to my knobs in my 09 Avalanche. If they would put the 5.3 in it like they did in a few 2010 and 2011’s I would consider a Colorado now.
I own a 2016 .. the things that suck is how chevy put the 2 same size knobs for the headlights and 4wd next to each other. Once in awhile ill accidentally turn of my headlights when I supposed to shift in 4wd. I think they should put the 4wd knob in a different place so it won’t be confused with the headlights.
Yikes that's not good. I think Ford has the Ranger near the shifter. Not sure I like that spot either. I know when I shift into 4x4 I have to look to make sure I don't do what you are talking about.
I've got the 2019 Z71, 4x4, V6, 8 speed. I have a 2014 Silverado exactly same specs except 8 cylinder 5.3 liter engine.The Silverado is absolutely silent. the Colorado is a growly, noisy engine. I like it, but I wish it was quiet like the Silverado.
I have a 2017 4 door short cab Colorado. I do agree about the hood shake! It is the first time I've owned a vehicle that did that. It does bother me sometimes. Also have you noticed how easy it is for the windshield to chip? I love the truck though!
One more thing: I found the front seats uncomfortable, especially for long periods of time. The console made it confining, especially with the raised arm rest. Wish they had an option for a split bench seat with a column shifter.
is it a size thing or is it not good design. I'm 5'11" about 210 and not a kid. But I like the look; haven't had test drive but test drive doesn't last 2 1/2 hrs like reality does.
yeah weirdly each small truck i own gets bigger on the outside but actually feels smaller on the inside due to the design. my 94 isuzu (rebadged s10) had a hugely roomy cab (though EG, Rangers from the same era had tiny cabs). my 08 canyon has way more room behind the seats than my Isuzu, yet ironically probably felt a bit smaller than the ancient isuzu from when small truck were still small. Now I can guarantee one of these will feel smaller yet due to the large center console in modern vehicles, vs the bench seat on my current 08 canyon. That said my Canyon is a true regular cab and the new ones all are extended cab at least, so total room front and back is more on the new.
You skipped the one thing I most wanted to know - mileage! Can you please either reply with city, highway and overall mpg, or make a short video about that? I'd really appreciate that.
When I took the video I was around 12k. I'm now at 23k. MPG with air damn on around 24. MPG without pulling 12' enclosed trailer 12. MPG no air damn no trailer, haven't tested yet.😀
@@scottmcphailii7733 Thank you so much. It is like black magic trying to pin down real world numbers, especially since everybody reviews the max price crew cab. I am hoping the extended cab would do better, and this definitely sounds like it.
@@scottmcphailii7733 Do you find fuel economy drops a lot with payload in the bed? I don't plan to tow, but I do have to carry a fair bit of work gear in the bed.... Trying to figure out if I really need a 1/2 ton that won't fit anywhere in my city or if I can get away with the midsize... Probably 800-1000 pounds in the bed....
@@jesse8031 humm I understand what your getting at. Well I think max payload in the bed is around 1600lbs so you are under that. Boy, that's a tuff call. Honestly I'm not sure your MPG is all that better vs a 1/2 ton. I would take a hard look at a extended cad 6' bed with a smaller engine. Even Chevys new 4cyl in their Silverado puts up good numbers. Just compare overall length. Best of luck.
I have a 2018 Z71 crew cab and not sure if all you owners have noticed but the truck will lean to the left especially with full tank of gas! Chevy has a tsb fix for this also. My truck was off 3/4 of an inch which looks like 6" when you stand back lol! They basically put leaf shims to level it out. It's tsb#84421341
Yep mine showed up at 11000 miles, took it to dealer and they did the tsb.... triple flush and replaced tranny fluid with Mobil 1......tides perfect and shudder completely gone! Dealer said they haven't had one come back yet after doing flush! I've put over 5000 miles since and no issues!
@@sproulman1 Yes I believe they did use the Bosch tool. On the bill it says caused by 18-NA-355 Below that says 8480818 1.4..... the 1.4 is the flow rate when flushing with machine! Installed 19417577 and and used 20 quarts! That's is Mobil 1 transmission fluid. Hope this info helps you!
Thanks ,yes you got new blue label mobile 1 ... Trying to see if black.label mobile one is different? If it comrs back on black.label and nit blue label we will know its fluid......
I am very very very torn between a Chevy Colorado and a Subaru Crosstrek. I've leased two Crosstreks, they been flawless, I tow my toys with it. Kind of annoying to have to get out the utility trailer every time I need to haul stuff. I got a lease quote for a Z71 in Kinetic Blue (best color) with the Trailering Package, heavy-duty and drop-in bed liner (not the spray-in). For the Colorado, dealer wanted $391 a month for 36 month 15k miles a year and $2000 down (including all the fees, first month, and down payment). I feel like he could do better, so I have not moved on it. The Crosstrek has the Harmon Kardon 9 speak 440 watt audio and all the bells and whistles for around the same price. How do you like the audio in the Z71? Do you have the Bose?
Audio in mine is average, I do not have the Bose system. It depends what you use your audio for. If it's podcasts and phone calls the stock system is fine.
Hi Jon. Yes still driving it 52k on it. I will say these transmissions are sketchy. I have not had anything serious but I did a transmission flush around 40k hoping it would help low speed shuttering. If you are light on the gas it will shutter. The good is the v6 feels very strong.
@@scottmcphailii7733 I test drove the Chevy Colorado yesterday it was at 83k miles and I did feel the slight shuddering with the transmission , will a flush fix this ?
I really like mine as well. Have the z71 crew cab with short bed. Just a great truck. I’m 6 ft 4inch and I get in and out easily and am very comfortable driving.
Shudder problem on 8 speeds started back in 2015 on Camaros .... Colorados have same 8L45 transmission ... 2019 are still having Shudder .. Weber auto on youtube has good video on Camaro 8 speed with shudder using mobile 1 black label .. Now they have blue label mobile one out ...
I have a 2018 Colorado z71 crew cab I purchased in October, 2018. So far: Check engine light came on; engine misfire with stored code. Root cause undiagnosed. Service stabilitrak light came on; no code stored, root cause undiagnosed. Infotainment system developed a hairline crack in the faceplate; awaiting warranty repair. At idle with the heat on, I can often smell exhaust in the cab. Goes away once truck is in motion. Radio often cuts out completely, then comes back on. It just goes dead silent. Reminds me of a cd which skips and then starts playing again. Transmission is starting to show signs of the infamous shudder these are so well known for. By comparison, my last truck was an 02 Ranger I purchased when it was 11 years old, with 72,000 miles on it. I drove it for 85,000 relatively trouble free miles; other than routine maintenance, I changed out the battery and starter motor. The only reason I got rid of it was because it was impractical as a family vehicle. Even with the extended cab, it’s a two person truck. The Chevy? Starting to smell a lot like lemon to me.
@@damonmattheus5981 yeah i think i do know what youre talking about now i had noticed that, mostly on white ones for some reason when the doors are open. But at least for me not a big deal. Dont even notice it on this blue one. Also you could get running boards for like 125 bucks to cover that up. I might anyway just because I think running boards look cool. and stupid brand loyalists are funny. theres no major difference between car brands. other than if anything the japanese brands might have a slight edge in reliability but nothing to worry about. i dont like the way tacoma looks (plus they are expensive!) and my 08 GMC canyon has been really reliable and I love how these current Gen Colorado/Canyon look so I'm not really looking at the Tacoma. My Dad says something to the effect of "all cars are good now" and I tend to agree. They all seems to hit 200-300k miles without major issues with ease, at least in my family. My last isuzu (which was a rebadged S10) had 199k when I traded it in. My current Canyon is up to 131k. My Dad's Tacoma was over 300k. etc.
seems mainly transmission problems with the 8 speed (which only comes on the 6 cylinder) that I can tell. For that reason if I get a used colorado with 6 cyl I prefer to look at a 15 or 16 when they had the seemingly more reliable 6 speed. also as with any product, most of them probably work just fine, it's a small minority with problems (though admittedly trans problems are known to be a thing particularly on the Colorado)
The one thing i noticed today that i dont like about the Colorado is when it has a shell on its bed even an exact color match... It looks very ugly that curve of the roof into the shell. The overall look it ugly... if u never put a shell on it then it does look good though
4 wheel drive knob and headlight knobs get hit with your knee getting out which turns them on. 4 wheel drive does not show up on your dash as being on ... I use manual setting and set it fir 6 speed when doing under 55 mph this keeps it from going to 7/8th speed hunting .. Over that I run it on 8th on normal DRIVE .... Oil filter in hard place watch oil ring is in correct .... If you rotate tires they have to be recalibrated .... Stone chips on rear panel area is big negative . Flat running boards will help nerf bars do not ... You have to take key out and replace it stop beeping... Ext cab doors you have to slam them or you will get error message that they are open.. Drivers side seatbelts get caught in door .. Biggest defect is 8 speed trans mission.. Tsb,16-na-175,16-na-177,18-na-355... SHUDDER 😱
Something about this truck feels timeless. It comes across like a truck you’d want to take to car shows 25 years from now.
Thank you .
I just bought this truck today for my wife .
I feel better about the deal after watching how happy you are with your truck
I have a 2018 Colorado myself that's about 6 months old and doesn't even have a thousand miles on it yet and I love that thing. I don't even have the v6 as I bought the WT model extended cab standard transmission with the appearance and convenience package and it pulls a 21-foot 3500 lb boat with no problem. Not bad for $20,000 pick-up.
Thank you for doing this review I'm doing exactly what you did looking and comparing all the midsize trucks out there and I keep coming back to this Chevy. 😁
Thanks for the review. I purchased a white '18 Z71 a few months ago. Drove it home from MN to CA. Liked it so much I'm going back for another one in a couple of weeks.
Oh wow. No Ford Ranger?
Press the hang up button twice on the steering wheel to mute :) just found that one out recently lol
Thanks for the info. I've been looking for a truck that wasn't too big. I like the utility of a truck but I'm not trying to park one in my driveway lol
Good review. I have a 2018 Chevy Z71 100 year edition and I love it. You were dead on with your review.
I leased a white, 2017, chevy colorado WT v-6, double-cab, short-bed.
I have put 20,075 miles on it.
So far, no problems.
Nice looking truck and review I have a 2020 colorado z71 4x4 crew cab and love it I had 2 toyota trucks and they all have their problems
Thanks for the review. I just bought the '18 Z71 in Crew Cab long box, same color. Was looking for a little validation of my purchase. You provided it well.
Glad it helped. No buyers remorse here!
I love my 2004 Colorado Z71 it's never let me down in all my years it's got 235000 and as strong as ever I'm soon going to find the 2018 four door red
How is the 8 speed automatic transmission for shuddering an clunking when the dealers say no fix for .Great truck my ass.
Nice review, thanks for taking the time to post it. I just picked up a 2018 Centennial Edition Z71. It's new, it only had 35 mi on it when I test drove it but it had been forgotten in the back of the Chevy dealer's lot for months. I got it March 30, 2019 and saved a bundle buying last year's model. So far I really like it but with only 180 miles. Thanks again! i.imgur.com/itWIhRq.jpg
Nice truck i just picked the LT model in tintcoat red i like it sofar and i'm a diehard Ford guy .
Knobs for the lights and 4x4 are identical to my knobs in my 09 Avalanche. If they would put the 5.3 in it like they did in a few 2010 and 2011’s I would consider a Colorado now.
I'm from Michigan I just got a 2019 Colorado zr2
I'm from MI as well, and just bought a 2019 Z71 Midnight Edition
I'm from michigan as well and just got myself a 2019 redline colorado
I bought a white one it's 4x4 LT crew cab fully loaded and I love it
I own a 2016 .. the things that suck is how chevy put the 2 same size knobs for the headlights and 4wd next to each other. Once in awhile ill accidentally turn of my headlights when I supposed to shift in 4wd. I think they should put the 4wd knob in a different place so it won’t be confused with the headlights.
Yikes that's not good. I think Ford has the Ranger near the shifter. Not sure I like that spot either. I know when I shift into 4x4 I have to look to make sure I don't do what you are talking about.
I've got the 2019 Z71, 4x4, V6, 8 speed. I have a 2014 Silverado exactly same specs except 8 cylinder 5.3 liter engine.The Silverado is absolutely silent. the Colorado is a growly, noisy engine. I like it, but I wish it was quiet like the Silverado.
God damn it, I love my Colorado and you have a poodle.
Hahaha. Well a labradoodle but she is very Poodle like.
I have the W/T. I love it,but I do wish I had the back seats.
I have a 2017 4 door short cab Colorado. I do agree about the hood shake! It is the first time I've owned a vehicle that did that. It does bother me sometimes. Also have you noticed how easy it is for the windshield to chip? I love the truck though!
Haven't had a chip yet. Glad I'm not the only one about the hood shake.
One more thing: I found the front seats uncomfortable, especially for long periods of time. The console made it confining, especially with the raised arm rest. Wish they had an option for a split bench seat with a column shifter.
is it a size thing or is it not good design. I'm 5'11" about 210 and not a kid. But I like the look; haven't had test drive but test drive doesn't last 2 1/2 hrs like reality does.
yeah weirdly each small truck i own gets bigger on the outside but actually feels smaller on the inside due to the design. my 94 isuzu (rebadged s10) had a hugely roomy cab (though EG, Rangers from the same era had tiny cabs). my 08 canyon has way more room behind the seats than my Isuzu, yet ironically probably felt a bit smaller than the ancient isuzu from when small truck were still small. Now I can guarantee one of these will feel smaller yet due to the large center console in modern vehicles, vs the bench seat on my current 08 canyon.
That said my Canyon is a true regular cab and the new ones all are extended cab at least, so total room front and back is more on the new.
Yeah I agree
You skipped the one thing I most wanted to know - mileage! Can you please either reply with city, highway and overall mpg, or make a short video about that? I'd really appreciate that.
When I took the video I was around 12k. I'm now at 23k. MPG with air damn on around 24. MPG without pulling 12' enclosed trailer 12. MPG no air damn no trailer, haven't tested yet.😀
@@scottmcphailii7733 Thank you so much. It is like black magic trying to pin down real world numbers, especially since everybody reviews the max price crew cab. I am hoping the extended cab would do better, and this definitely sounds like it.
@@scottmcphailii7733 Do you find fuel economy drops a lot with payload in the bed? I don't plan to tow, but I do have to carry a fair bit of work gear in the bed.... Trying to figure out if I really need a 1/2 ton that won't fit anywhere in my city or if I can get away with the midsize... Probably 800-1000 pounds in the bed....
Think that is too much for a mid size? Or can the Colorado handle that day to day?
@@jesse8031 humm I understand what your getting at. Well I think max payload in the bed is around 1600lbs so you are under that. Boy, that's a tuff call. Honestly I'm not sure your MPG is all that better vs a 1/2 ton. I would take a hard look at a extended cad 6' bed with a smaller engine. Even Chevys new 4cyl in their Silverado puts up good numbers. Just compare overall length. Best of luck.
How the hell does the hood shake LMAO!!!! u sir are HIGH LOL😂😂😂
ya good review but that definitely struck me as a weird thing I would never notice!
Good video - very thorough
I have a 2018 Z71 crew cab and not sure if all you owners have noticed but the truck will lean to the left especially with full tank of gas! Chevy has a tsb fix for this also. My truck was off 3/4 of an inch which looks like 6" when you stand back lol! They basically put leaf shims to level it out. It's tsb#84421341
Wow I never noticed. Now I'm gonna look for that!
Do you feel every bump in this? I do in my 2018 WT. Any divot in the road and it does a full body shake.
Great review brotha! 👍🏼
Oh I did have my dealership trim my front air dam it looks a lot better now I don't have to take it off when going off road and only cost 80 bucks
Where did you here the Colorado’s getting the 10 speed?
Colorado 8 speeds are having transmission shudder problems ..
TSB 18-na-355...
Really? Where could I find more out about that?
Yep mine showed up at 11000 miles, took it to dealer and they did the tsb.... triple flush and replaced tranny fluid with Mobil 1......tides perfect and shudder completely gone! Dealer said they haven't had one come back yet after doing flush! I've put over 5000 miles since and no issues!
Could you put your ref no of fluid on here off your repair bill....
Do you know if they used the new Bosch Tool when changing fluid?
@@sproulman1 Yes I believe they did use the Bosch tool. On the bill it says caused by 18-NA-355 Below that says 8480818 1.4..... the 1.4 is the flow rate when flushing with machine! Installed 19417577 and and used 20 quarts! That's is Mobil 1 transmission fluid. Hope this info helps you!
Thanks ,yes you got new blue label mobile 1 ...
Trying to see if black.label mobile one is different?
If it comrs back on black.label and nit blue label we will know its fluid......
the seat bottom doesnt look that thick,, hows the comfy with that ?
The seats are firm but I have done long trips and I'm fine with them.
Heavy key ring like you have will wear out the key ignition do to keys swinging ...
Thanks for sharing. Wasn't thinking about that.👍
I am very very very torn between a Chevy Colorado and a Subaru Crosstrek. I've leased two Crosstreks, they been flawless, I tow my toys with it. Kind of annoying to have to get out the utility trailer every time I need to haul stuff. I got a lease quote for a Z71 in Kinetic Blue (best color) with the Trailering Package, heavy-duty and drop-in bed liner (not the spray-in). For the Colorado, dealer wanted $391 a month for 36 month 15k miles a year and $2000 down (including all the fees, first month, and down payment). I feel like he could do better, so I have not moved on it. The Crosstrek has the Harmon Kardon 9 speak 440 watt audio and all the bells and whistles for around the same price. How do you like the audio in the Z71? Do you have the Bose?
Audio in mine is average, I do not have the Bose system. It depends what you use your audio for. If it's podcasts and phone calls the stock system is fine.
So ..3 years later..do you still have this truck !
Hi Jon. Yes still driving it 52k on it. I will say these transmissions are sketchy. I have not had anything serious but I did a transmission flush around 40k hoping it would help low speed shuttering. If you are light on the gas it will shutter. The good is the v6 feels very strong.
@@scottmcphailii7733 I test drove the Chevy Colorado yesterday it was at 83k miles and I did feel the slight shuddering with the transmission , will a flush fix this ?
@@joel4448 a flush helps but doesn’t fix it. I think it’s an engineering flaw. I’m at 53k and did a flush around 40k.
@@scottmcphailii7733 I’m guessing it’s something I may have to do after a couple of thousand miles?
What app is it to start truck
Very good review.. Did those mud flaps come from factory? I have a 2019 same color crew cab but no flaps
Naw. Had them added because of the Michigan winters. Still love this truck.
Nice video
I really like mine as well. Have the z71 crew cab with short bed. Just a great truck.
I’m 6 ft 4inch and I get in and out easily and am very comfortable driving.
Shudder problem on 8 speeds started back in 2015 on Camaros ....
Colorados have same 8L45 transmission ...
2019 are still having Shudder ..
Weber auto on youtube has good video on Camaro 8 speed with shudder using mobile 1 black label ..
Now they have blue label mobile one out ...
sproulman1 Chevy change the transmission fluid in my into a new type and take away the Shutter
Great...I had mine changed and shudder cameback ....
After a year, how is your tonneau cover holding up?
Still doing really well. I do keep the truck in a garage so it doesn't take much of a beating.
@@scottmcphailii7733 Good to hear. I just bought a 2019 Z71 Midnight Edition and am looking at cover options.
how much did you pay for it?
I have a 2018 Colorado z71 crew cab I purchased in October, 2018.
So far:
Check engine light came on; engine misfire with stored code. Root cause undiagnosed.
Service stabilitrak light came on; no code stored, root cause undiagnosed.
Infotainment system developed a hairline crack in the faceplate; awaiting warranty repair.
At idle with the heat on, I can often smell exhaust in the cab. Goes away once truck is in motion.
Radio often cuts out completely, then comes back on. It just goes dead silent. Reminds me of a cd which skips and then starts playing again.
Transmission is starting to show signs of the infamous shudder these are so well known for.
By comparison, my last truck was an 02 Ranger I purchased when it was 11 years old, with 72,000 miles on it. I drove it for 85,000 relatively trouble free miles; other than routine maintenance, I changed out the battery and starter motor. The only reason I got rid of it was because it was impractical as a family vehicle. Even with the extended cab, it’s a two person truck.
The Chevy? Starting to smell a lot like lemon to me.
How’s it going 5y later?
Why doesn’t the engineers cover up the frame? Should of went with a Tacoma!
I checked the Tacoma out but didn't like the seating position.
cover up the frame? what?
Look under the door. You can clearly see the frame. Looks ridiculous! But then again it is a Chevy. Like a rock..it just sits there!
@@damonmattheus5981 yeah i think i do know what youre talking about now i had noticed that, mostly on white ones for some reason when the doors are open. But at least for me not a big deal. Dont even notice it on this blue one. Also you could get running boards for like 125 bucks to cover that up. I might anyway just because I think running boards look cool.
and stupid brand loyalists are funny. theres no major difference between car brands. other than if anything the japanese brands might have a slight edge in reliability but nothing to worry about. i dont like the way tacoma looks (plus they are expensive!) and my 08 GMC canyon has been really reliable and I love how these current Gen Colorado/Canyon look so I'm not really looking at the Tacoma.
My Dad says something to the effect of "all cars are good now" and I tend to agree. They all seems to hit 200-300k miles without major issues with ease, at least in my family. My last isuzu (which was a rebadged S10) had 199k when I traded it in. My current Canyon is up to 131k. My Dad's Tacoma was over 300k. etc.
Yeah looks great and all but man these things have had a lot of problems lately.
seems mainly transmission problems with the 8 speed (which only comes on the 6 cylinder) that I can tell. For that reason if I get a used colorado with 6 cyl I prefer to look at a 15 or 16 when they had the seemingly more reliable 6 speed. also as with any product, most of them probably work just fine, it's a small minority with problems (though admittedly trans problems are known to be a thing particularly on the Colorado)
My wife's Chevy impala is the Same color has this truck
Rear end "clunk" when you come to a stop? My 4x4 Colorado did it all the time. Couldn't stand it and had to trade it. Chevy says it's "normal". 👎
I'm not hearing any clunk on mine.
Dose ur transmission Ok?
Trucks 2018 💯👍👍😎😎
The one thing i noticed today that i dont like about the Colorado is when it has a shell on its bed even an exact color match... It looks very ugly that curve of the roof into the shell. The overall look it ugly... if u never put a shell on it then it does look good though
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4 wheel drive knob and headlight knobs get hit with your knee getting out which turns them on.
4 wheel drive does not show up on your dash as being on ...
I use manual setting and set it fir 6 speed when doing under 55 mph this keeps it from going to 7/8th speed hunting ..
Over that I run it on 8th on normal DRIVE ....
Oil filter in hard place watch oil ring is in correct ....
If you rotate tires they have to be recalibrated ....
Stone chips on rear panel area is big negative .
Flat running boards will help nerf bars do not ...
You have to take key out and replace it stop beeping...
Ext cab doors you have to slam them or you will get error message that they are open..
Drivers side seatbelts get caught in door ..
Biggest defect is 8 speed trans mission..
Tsb,16-na-175,16-na-177,18-na-355...
SHUDDER 😱
Chevy scrap 10 and power ranger hahahahahaha
4x4
I have a review..,,, Junk.
c'mon.
So you own one then?
@@jimcarry9593 no, but I think "junk" might warrant a bit more specificity? Maybe not the best in one's opinion, but junk?
@@jimcarry9593 i have a review of your IQ: very low
Someone is not the sharpest knife in the kitchen.
That review sucks no engine sound no freaking road test ? this is bs not a review.