2004 Chevy Colorado Review

Name: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 1762 USD
Rating: 4.4 (191 reviews)

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab ZQ8 LS Rwd SB

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Pros

Versatile size, strong engine lineup, available side curtain airbags and locking differential, standard ABS.

Cons

Still not as big as a Dakota, no V8 option, can't tow as much as the competition.

What’s new

The Colorado is an all-new compact pickup from Chevrolet.

Edmunds says

It has the size, the features and the looks necessary to become the dominant truck in the compact class -- just don't mistake it for a midsize.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$220/mo

$246/mo

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Vehicle overview

This replacement for the aged S-10 compact pickup will have a larger overall size and a new range of four- and five-cylinder engines derived from the 4.2-liter in-line six-cylinder currently sold in the TrailBlazer SUV. Expect standard, extended, and crew cab bodystyles and an interior that draws heavily from the General Motors corporate parts bin.

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4.4

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Solid performer

tommyg22, 01/10/2008

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS 4WD SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A)

Overall I have to say that I really enjoy the look and ride of this truck although I did have to replace the coil pack at about 66,000 (No big deal 250.00) other than that I really don't understand the other reviews about lack of power. The inline 5 plenty of power and if I put my foot down I can roast the rears all day long. Thanks for a good one Chevy!

376,000 miles and still running perfect

Curtis, 03/31/2010

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS Rwd SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A)

My '04 Colorado Z71 crew cab has 376,000 as of yesterday and looks like it did when I got it except for the cracks in the windshield. The rear end wore out and had all the stuff inside it replaced at 360,000 for $1800.00. Engine does not use any oil I use Amsoil in the engine transmission and rear end. I am going to replace the tires soon this will be the 3rd set this set of tires has …

You get what you pay for.

coloradoguy719, 10/31/2011

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 4dr Crew Cab Z71 LS 4WD SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A)

Besides the archaic styling, I really love the truck (113k miles). For those that complain about the power/interior space; buy a full size. Plenty of pep for a compact truck. I've hauled a lot of weight in this girl and she doesn't mind it much. I bought the CO because the Dakota had a hungry V8, the Ranger is tiny and the Taco and Frontier were about 2k more, plain and simple. It drives …

great truck

dogger, 07/22/2004

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z71 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)

I recomend the 3.5L. The 4 cylinder not enough power.I'm getting 20 miles per gallon local driving.Great handling, tight suspension. In my opinion, after looking at fords and Chevys, this is the best truck in its class for the money.

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2004 Colorado Highlights

Type:

Regular Cab

Trim:

Z85

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$15,565
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$220/month
Seating	3 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	4,000 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2004 Chevy Colorado Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Solid performer

376,000 miles and still running perfect

You get what you pay for.

great truck

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Solid performer

376,000 miles and still running perfect

You get what you pay for.

great truck

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2dr Regular Cab Z85 Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}