7 BEST And 5 WORST Things About The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
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1 - engine “options”
Sure you get three different power outputs
But no more V6 and no more diesel
The 2.7T is the only engine and all the way boosted up to 310hp and 430 lbft means real high compression and with all the knocking and shaking off-road I’d start to worry about durability
2 - trail boss looks cool but is really basic
Cloth interior
Hard plastic dash
No rear seat center cupholder
No LED headlights
So if you want the A/T tires and off-road kit you have to have a crap interior or fork up ZR2 money
3 - no rock rails
I believe the ZR2 will come with them but neither the trailboss nor the Z71 come with rock sliders under the fenders
Of course you can option them as an accessory and you do get skids on the trail boss
4 - the rear
There’s not a huge amount of room
No charging ports
Some trims don’t even get a center armrest or cupholder
No map pockets
Under seat storage is there…kinda
5 - the dash
We touched on this with the Trail boss thing but the WT and Trail boss literally just have a scratchy plastic dash
Maybe it’s for durability, maybe it’s easier to clean - but I’ve been off-roading enough times to know that a canvas wrapped dash or synthetic leather one would hold up fine enough
Also the steering wheel is plastic/rubber not leather
It just makes the whole interior feels cheap when the dash is this material - which is a shame because the rest of the interior is pretty nice…and speaking of which lets talk about the best things about this new Colorado
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The Best:
1 - the screens
Donning your dash behind your steering wheel is a segment exclusive 8 inch completely digital gauge cluster
The graphics are bright and crisp and you get some nice customizablity
But it doesn’t stop there
You also get a 11.3 inch screen for your center infotainment
Again, you’re not getting that anywhere else in this segment.
I really like the system here as well the animations are quick and fluid and it feels like working your phone
And since it’s so good they’ve brought things like the headlight controls into the center screen
Which I’m not sure how I feel about quite yet
But the screen is great
2 - The look
These midsize trucks are getting more muscular and rugged looking and the Colorado builds on that
It’s angular and agressive and muscular
The track is wider (esp in trailboss and zr2)
Th wheelbase is 3.1 inches longer
Trailboss has 2 inch lift
ZR2 has 3 inch lift
3 - the tailgate
GM and their tailgates man I swear…
HOWEVER, their multi pro tailgate in the Sierra was really nice
AND they’ve brought a nice little feature here too
The tailgate has a hidden compartment
48 inches long
4 inches deep
It doesn’t exactly lock so I wouldn’t put valuables in there, but it’s nice to have and makes use of space that would otherwise be wasted…reminds me of ram boxes but doesn’t eat into your bed space
4 - towing
The Colorado in its base power output has a max towing capacity of 3500 lbs
BUT in the middle and top output your towing increases to 7700 lbs which isn’t too shabby!
There’s also several cameras and assists for hitching and trailering
5 - Cameras
Not only are the cameras nice and bright and high resolution, but you get a lot of them!
You get 10 cameras for the 360 system
They’re great resolution
And the Z71 and ZR2 get an extra camera underneath to help you pick your line in trail
6 - ZR2 & Desert Boss
The incomignZR2 and Desert Boss are interesting additions to the segment
Of course the Colorado has offered and ZR2 for years and even a diesel ZR2 Bison
but now with the additional power, additional finesse and refinement it’s more compelling than ever
Will the Tacoma still sell more TRD Pros?
Probably. But that’s not because it’s a better truck…granted we haven’t been able to drive the ZR2 yet but based on this platform I expect some Toyota engineers to lose sleep…especially if the Taco is 2.4T only…
7 - Price
We’re going to make another reference to the Tacoma as it’s the segment sales leader
The Colorado starts in WT trim at $30,650
And if you go on the Toyota website that’s about what you’ll pay for a base SR5
The difference being the Colorado is a more modern and better equipped truck…especially at that price 
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a colorado is still the bad build of chevy... I can't believe how they messed up the back seat not folding down... some people actually use the shelf that used to be there on the older colorados... now you have to put your beer from the store on the seats... come on.. there isn't any storage room in the colorado at all... and some are saying the build is bad... as in the fender flairs are starting to fall off... maybe the 2024 will have things fixed.. if not might be looking at the Toyota
I’ll never understand the complaints about no soft touch material on the dash thing… is anyone out there getting in their trucks and caressing their dashboards?
Exactly, guess it's nice to have but absolutely not a deal breaker of any sorts.
Some times I get naked and lay on mine. I need it to be soft for this reason !!
Premium price should come with premium materials. It's the attention to detail.
its so you can put your baby on there when your hands are busy
😂
There should be a new rule when reviewing cars on RUclips…you can either complain about hard plastics, “cheap cloth,” etc, or you can complain about price. You can’t complain about both. You can’t expect to get both a plush vehicle and a good price.
Well what if it’s way overpriced but comes with vinyl and hard plastic? Can we complain then?
@@vr4787 😂 Absolutely! But I think it’s the exception, rather than the rule, for hard plastics to outfit higher trims. That’s my assumption, anyways, when voicing my frustration. I really don’t even like the pricing of the “baser” trims, and have barely adapted to the notion that I could spend $40,000 and not get leather, etc. But, simply, it is what it is. The manufacturers got us all on a leash it seems, and there’s not much we can do about it…except stop buying at their costs. But, that ain’t gunna happen, clearly, because too many people insist on giving them what they want.
Overpriced junk
We will complain about everything we can sir because that’s the only way to get manufacturers to do anything worthwhile.
@@ze3bar That’s conventional thinking, but it’s not gunna work. The only thing that will work is people refusing to purchase vehicles at the prices set by manufacturers and dealers. But I have little faith that people will do this, because while some people have more money than sense, others are desperate.
That engine you quibble about has been running in the Silverado since 2019. I think it’ll be fine.
Nobody seems to talk about it. The trailboss doesn't come with the option of heated seats or wheel, and cruise isn't standard.
I have a 2023 Frontier Pro 4x and love it. But I know I would also like the other trucks and they all have their pluses compared to the competition. And of course the look is subjective. Best news is it seems we are in an era where there are exciting options.
test drove a 4x today. super freakin nice.
I've seen the most excitement for the trail boss. Its an affordable, off road ready build. If you break a headlight, the old style are cheaper to replace when you shatter one. I'm not as young as I used to be so I'll be getting the heated seats in the z71
Trail Boss disappoints because of lack of choice of some fairly common options
I just wish the z71 was the wide body like the ZR2 and trail boss
Having to get cruise control option is a joke these days.
Its an entry level Chevrolet and no one expects a Bentley Interior
100k mile warranty on that turbo 2.7L. GM doesn't seems concerned with reliability.
The 2.7 has a lower compression ratio than the current 6.2.
I just bought a 2020 ZR2. Watching this, the only thing I want is the new camera system. Dang it that's a nice plus.
I’m considering getting a colorado, I don’t really get this whole leather dashboard thing is it really that big of a deal that every RUclips brings it up?
When you've got nothing to complain about you find anything you can so your title sounds edgy for clicks, I'm surprised he didn't complain about the lack of physical headlight button. People have written entire articles on it as if once auto headlights existed 95% of people don't even touch the button anymore.... The other 5% are spy's and serial killers I guess
I agree. I'm not sitting on my dashboard. It doesn't need to be soft . As far as cloth seats..still not a big deal. I can easily get leather car seat covers if I really need to. The Trail Boss is a badass truck and I can't wait till mine comes in that I ordered.
Plastic is cheap crap that's why it's brought up it's not a quality material.
No 6ft bed VERY BAD
Comparing the all new to the on the way out old… it definitely looks better. But like you said, reliability will make or break the sales..
It’s GM. Better get the extended warranty.
The 2.7L has been in the Silverado for years.
imagine wanting map pockets in 2023... WTF... All said the steering wheel isn't great but coming from premium vehicle this truck is still very nice!
Wish the trail boss came with LED running lights
Things I like
Affordability
Interior is nice for the price point
How big the screen is
2inch lift pretty good
Things I hate
No led lights
Having control your headlights through the screen
. How they nickel and dime you on packages . The skid plate package should be standard . No cruise control that comes standard on the trail boss.
Typical cheap ass GM, this coming from a 2018 Colorado owner, Ranger for me next, sorry
I have to say buying one of these right now is insane. Looks great, good options, but high-prices make it not worth it. I would imagine they hold their value but prices will drop eventually for mid and full size trucks. Don't buy now buy later
Wait how long?
Placed my order for ZR2 3/11/2023.
Love the looks hate the price. There's getting to be way too many electrical parts on these new vehicle's. On goes out big $$$ for replacement and could wait for weeks to get it.
A hood prop rod nice
Cylinder deactivation, stop-start, and DI (only)
The 2.7 turbo charged engine has had lifter failure, cam failures and oil leak problems... All of which GM seems unable or unwilling to fix.. Most of these problems seem to come from GM's AFM system. Why does GM think a 4 cylinder engine needs cylinder deactivation??? Especially in a truck? Just from the reviews I have seen here on RUclips, the Nissan Frontier sounds like a better truck....
WRONG
WRONG WRONG!!!!
Honestly the negativities are things that I can deal with. Looking to get a Z71 anyway.
I don’t see any aftermarket parts yet
That's a nice truck!
1) There is no way to manually turn on or off the headlights or the door locks.
So if the battery dies, the hood is locked, how do you open the door locks, so you can open the hood, so you can charge the battery?
2)The V-6 and the Duramax Diesel that were available in the previous Colorado are no longer offered in 2023.
Which engine is more likely to run over 250,000 miles the 4-cylinder or the Duramax Diesel?
Sure you can turn off the headlights manually. There just isn't a physical headlight switch. Hit the headlight icon on the infotainment screen and turn the headlights off. I haven't turned the headlights on with a physical switch in probably 10yrs. Most cars and trucks have auto headlights anyways. It's nothing new. And you can unlock the doors if the battery is dead. The key fob has a emergency key that can be detached. There is a slot on the underside of the drivers door. Put that key in the slot and it will allow you to pop off the cover and expose the keyed lock on the door. Insert the emergency key into that lock to open the door.
This is a lower priced off road, mid-sized pickup. Quit complaining about hard plastics on interior. Their price point with the features and new tech blow Toyota, Ford, and Nissan out of the water for $40k.
Exactly, with the ridiculous prices of everything we should all be happy for a more budget friendly up.
Trucks 100% overpriced? Who is paying 40k for a truck that has a 4 cyl, cloth, no options?
@@iEntombHD a 4 cylinder with better numbers than the outgoing 6 cylinder and class leading, what's there to complain about?
@@FlameHAZE2010 a turbo 4 cyl will never be as reliable as an n/a motor, not to say it’s unreliable, but n/a would go further, sounds absolutely horrible, and frankly is overpriced.. why pay 40k for this when you can buy a 19 Silverado v8 for 30?
I’m getting the Canyon AT4,.. it’s got the better interior and off road capabilities ❤️
Enjoy that over 50k price tag on the canyon AT4.
Should have the option to go two door vs four. I don’t have a crew and don’t need a crew cab. It’s like having an SUV with an open trunk. Even Ranger gave up on that option.
Can you get a Z71 but with a 2-inch lift from factory to give it the same stance as the Trail Boss. My wife won't be satisfied with the Trail Boss interior at all.
nope...that's why i'm looking at the GMC Canyon Elevation.. standard 2" lift on all GMC'S. also heated seats, led lights, better interior than the trail boss
also Elevation has remote start standard
You have to use the screen for ypur headlights? They are just getting so super cheap.
A 4-banger with AFM? At least there appears to be a button to turn-off the Auto-Start feature.
They do it on the 5.3 also I really wish we could turn it off on any truck
Any idea of the mpg yet?
Out now
Averages about 20mpg. Have to say that is a little disappointing
@@bobbysmith9411 I agree, 2.7 L? Should get upper 20s average.
Between going to the auto lot and walking around to see what they have on the lot, but now that we all have RUclips and the people who are doing the video reviews, by window shopping the RUclips videos, and you find several different arrangements of your preferred automobile's being offered from the factory, there's only one way of looking for your favorite, always ask for the loaded model, that's the flagship top of the line model, that always gives you everything you hope to get
The engine and internals are forged so you know it'll take plenty of beating before it blows.
Stuff you talking about are options you pay for unless you pay more and up the line... No Price yet too... Toyota no Tech
Should have mentioned it still has the 8 speed transmission
Did you just tell me that they moved the headlights to the screen? That is not cool. I really hate that they're just sticking everything in the screen and connecting it to the body control module, physical buttons are the way to go for everything that is used on a daily basis.
You left out one bad thing about this new Gen that is the reason I’ll never buy one….No Long Box Option. No way I’m trading my 2018 Colorado LT 4x4 Crewcab Long Box for a truck with a smaller bed.
I really like the new Z71 trim overall. But I’ll wait to see the new Tacoma, due to reliability/longevity. I have a 21 Tacoma Trd OR, so I can wait a few years to see how the problems/reliability shake out in the new trucks. For current reliability, it looks like best to worst: Ridgeline, Tacoma, Frontier, Ranger, Colorado/Canyon. 😐
But the Z71 doesn’t have the lift
One min he questions the 2.7L turbo's reliability 1:09. Then praises the 2.7L ability to tow and how it was tested over 300,000 miles 5:21. Make up your mind. Trashes the dash material on a low end trim truck... WTH do you want leather and oiled teak? No, I've never been off road and looked at my dash and wished it was leather. Not once did it ever cross my mind. And I've never seen a truck come with rock sliders that wasn't either ordered extra or provided in an upper level trim package.
I'm just not convinced Right now about Chevrolet's reliability for trucks, we had a 2018 Chevy 2500 work truck, and a 2017 1500 work truck, both of them had tons of issues including air conditioning, engine issues and horrible programming and maintenance issues when replacing a battery. We also had a 2020 Chevy suburban that it's AC went out and had the rear differential start making noises, we had major issues with three out of seven Chevy trucks. That is absolutely dismal in my book. I don't know what's happened to GM. 😢
For that price it should come with a better interior we should have more room in the back seat chef cup holders in the back seat. Shouldn't be all plastic inside? It's rather disappointing for that price.
Yet the interior in this is far better than any Tacoma, Ranger or Frontier??? Not sure what ur complaining about here.
Is it possible to be able to define sanity, no ride will never be perfect, and Chevy has a good arrangement, I think the motor choice still leaves a little bit to desired,
At first look i thought it was cartoonish and generic but its looks have grown on me.
I could see that
Dam what a grouch
The question is how will the 8 speed hold up. Heard lots of bad things recently (class action lawsuit).
Not the same 8 speed tranny.
Bad things recently as in 2015-19 Colorados.
So the plastics are made out of..... Plastic ? Whaaaat. That's crazy.
If diesel hilux manual only were available
I look at reliability when I purchase a vehicle. Toyota certainly has been the best for reliability and I don’t think that has changed very much. However, turbos now with Toyota might change Toyotas reliability. Only time will tell.
i think the title needs to be reworked to "why you should get the ZR1 over trail boss" lol
lol basically "don't get the trail boss unless you're very pro-scratchy black plastic
I just ordered a Trailboss for 2 reasons. I wont be able to order a ZR2 for possibly 5-6 months, and a well optioned ZR2 will hit $60K for a MID-SIZE pickup.... thats nuts man! My Trailboss ended up at $43K before tax, tags, destination, and dealer add-ons.
You could have took the time and wipe the eagle shit off the door.Damn
little 4cyl truck towing 7000lbs and already having motor mounts replaced
no way in heeeell that engine makes it over 200k miles. that think has countless lines, gaskets, sensors....no way
Nobody's going to mention the massive bird dookie running down the door?
Updated 8 speed transmission? I wouldn't expect reliability or high mileage. It's not new. It's a parts bin vehicle they put together from several different cars and trucks. I wouldn't invest my money into that.
They updated the transmission due to that lawsuit
I can leave in all plastic materials i dont mind. i the long run in everyday driving you dont care those plastic at the dashboard and doors. as long you enjoy your Truck
I like the looks of the new one better, but I prefer the V6 from the last gen. The 2.7 so far hasnt had a lot of good feedback from the Silverado.
I've heard plenty of GOOD about 2.7L in Silverado, save for those whining about 4cyl in a truck.
This has MORE hp & torque than outgoing V6 & babymax diesel. Sign me up!
@@docholliday6285 I was gonna say I heard a lot of good also
I read nothing but good about that engine. Owners seem to like it. Reviewers seem to like it.
When he said you can get this for under 30K dollars, well good luck with that price. maybe with 20K miles and a year old, these trucks go for 38 to 45 K dollars.
Chevy figured out how to take on Toyota. Just make a better designed vehicle. Beauty.
"it's tight, but I can fit back here..." Yeah, well, how big a boy are ya? I, for the life of me, can not understand why these car reviewers won't say how big they are so we can make a judgement about whether or not a vehicle would be big enough. I am 6'2" and almost 300 lbs. It is hard enough to find a vehicle that fits. You smaller guys and girls can all fit in my Silverado, but I can not fit in your Miata. Vehicle passenger size becomes more important when you are larger, that is what is important to us. Not whether or not the dash is "soft touch".
Worst thing.. not at dealers until May/June then the dealers will jack the price 10-15K .. all fantasy anticipation.
Exactly
Ya but wait, till Tacoma comes out with new 2024!
Another issue that you hinted to but didn't make the final connection with is due to forced induction and higher compression ratios this engine requires 91-93 octane. The 2023 Frontier has the same 310hp from a naturally aspirated V6, runs on regular unleaded, and because it doesn't have forced induction, is likely more reliable in the long term. With nearly a 55 cent/gal difference between regular and higher octane, the difference in fuel types means you'll spend about $10-11 more per fill-up with the Colorado.
It can run just fine on 87 and your v6 frontier doesn’t have 400+ torque.
@@CWFL5I don't own a Frontier, just pointing out the differences. However if you are running 87 in a turbo engine, you'll never reach that torque and hp value. Using lower octane fuel will require ignition retarding to prevent preignition thus reducing power and torque. In addition, the 4 cyl. needs to operate a higher total percentage of it's total work capacity. Another problem in modern turbo 4 cylinders is blow by. The use of thinner, lower viscosity engine oil in a high compression engine with loose fitting oil control rings means oil burn, dirty valves, carbon build-up, hot-spots, plug fouling, and eventually catalytic converter failure. Chevy has already had to deal with head gasket failures on this engine in the Silverado application.
That’s not correct, the GM engineer that helped build it said it was designed to run on regular unleaded. He said you can put higher octane in it but you’re wasting your money.
ruclips.net/video/oC5z7B-uecM/видео.html
Bad (Steer clear bad): electric power steering, electric parking brake, no headlight switch, no 6cyl.
The all black rear bumper with zero chrome looks generic..and the front, black plastic overload, imagine that in 10 years all sun faded.
Where's the damn CD player. Ive got over five hundred CDs from 1986 till present. I dont want a laptop computer in my dash . I want a nice stereo with satellite radio ,cd player and eight speakers. When did trucks become a nerd's office on wheels?
You need to rip those CD’s and put the music on your phone. Then you can play the music in your truck and everywhere else.
@@j.davidsemple6988 That doesn't solve the laptop computer on the dash. Touch screens are dangerous because of distractions. Radio controls are on the steering wheel. Oh, in 2026 all cars will be linked to the government via on board computers which means your insurance company will be spying on you and the police can remotely shut down your engine and the federal government will have no drive days to save the planet to where you need permission to start your car. Be careful what you ask for as far as technology goes . More technology means less freedom.
You forgot the most important bad part....the price
How much? Not that I’d ever get one
@@stackthatartpaper base trail boss is about $40k
again with fuckin turbos? This is why Chevy still gives you a V8 with the Silverado
THE BED IS TOO SMALL
Can’t get a truck lien now. SVB and Signature bank closedown
It's a truck. How much do you want to pay?
Wow, they ruined it. The zr2 15-20 had the best styling. This thing looks like a dodge. Way to go Chevy, allways got to change it for the worst!
TOO MANY ADS
I would buy it if it still had the v6 that 4 cyl scares me
That 4 banger block and engine actually has been around for a while toyota tacoma is going to same.format 4 banger turbo.I just dont like the 2.7l in the silverado alot of truck for a little engine and there not moving off the lots very quick lol
And also I heard where Chevy was thinking about changing the v6 motor out for the i4 cylinder that their using in the Colorado truck, I know their thinking about the efficiency of the mechanics of engine system design, but sometimes it makes you wonder if their engineers are looking at the change as ,they can't leave well enough alone, , sometimes it really comes off as some really ridiculous bullshit, but as long as they stay with the gasoline motor and don't go electric bullshit ,
It’s a hard sell, GM is so cheap, affordable and cheap repair imo, I will say they did a great job with the infotainment center
Ima stick with nissan or Tacoma
Worst car review I’ve seen in recent memory. Sweet baby Jesus, Chevy don’t give him another car to review
Lol now GMC is having me out for the Canyon 😘
@@theshiftlist yikes
too much plastic.
Oh god it look like ford even got the ford blue going 😂😂😂😂 just cover the grill with ur finger!!! then boom it a ford😂😂😂😂
Every vehicle has its upsides and downsides!
You give a Terrible review!
Really? It has electronic parking brake? Yeah, no thanks electric brakes suck! Hydraulic all the way! But the Tacoma, since it’s not a turbo, will last a hell of a lot longer than that Chevy ever will aspirated engine to last longer than turbos all day every day
Bad things- it's a chevy, it's a chevy, it's a chevy
CHEVY, CHEVY, CHEVY!! THREE GREAT THINGS!!!
.1% of people are going to actually trail drive it.
Turbo charged. Yay 🫤
Good looking redesign though aside from the GM interior. Who tf approved headlight infotainment control