2008 Chevrolet Colorado Consumer Reviews

Great small pickup

Written by: New vehicle on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought a 2.9 automatic, extented LT cab with door locks and upgraded seats. I debated between buying a Tacoma and the Colorado. I favored the Tacoma, but the seat in the Tacoma convinced me to buy the Colorado with an elec seat. The 2.9 engine is not underpowered as Consumers Reports and other want to tell you. The 2'9 downshifts less frequently than the 3.5 Terrazo and 4.2 F150 I drove previously. On a 400 mile trip, at 60 mph, on state highways through some small towns, I averaged 27 mpg. It is solid and fun to drive. it is attracting compliments regarding its appearance. It is free-wheeling and coasts a lot around town. That saves on gas. The bed-liner came standard with the pickup.

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I like it so far.

Written by: t21969 on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)

Review

It is large and comfortable enough for my wife, three kids and I, and I am 6'4" 280lbs. My Suzuki DR 400 fits in the bed fine with the tailgate down. It has a smooth ride and handles the Texas Panhandle roads well. We have not owned it long enough to get a real test on mileage but I like what I have seen so far.

Favorite Features

So far, we enjoy about everything on it.

Suggested Improvements

More power. Drop the 3.8 V-6 in there. It will not hurt.

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Very Pleased

Written by: Colorado76 on 06/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased a 2008 Colorado 2wd regular cab 4 cyl. 5 speed about two months ago. It is Victory Red with fog lights, aluminum wheels, and monochromatic front and rear bumpers. So far, I am very pleased with this truck. The 4 cyl 5 speed combo is fun to drive and has plenty of power even with the a/c on. I am getting 26-27 mpg on the highway and about 21 in the city. Also, the 4 cyl. is fairly quiet and idles smoothly compared to other 4 cyl. engines I have owned or have ridden in. After nearly 2,000 miles, the only changes I would make are: a little more lumbar support in the seats with reclining seatbacks on the models with the LS trim. As far as ride, it's much quieter than my '04 Silverado

Favorite Features

2.9 4 cylinder engine and 5 speed powertrain. This makes it a fun to drive little truck. The clutch has a nice feel, and the transmission's shifts are clean and the throws are short. It's a lot like drving a car. I also like the styling and the roominess of the cab. Good list of standard features.

Suggested Improvements

LS split bench seats need more lumbar support and reclining seatbacks. Also, if you adjust the tilt-wheel too low, it blocks the view of the top of the speedometer and tachometer. All in all, a great little truck. I get a lot of compliments on it.

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I like the truck

Written by: Ed on 06/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this truck new in 11/07 and traded in my Toyota 2004 Tacoma. This is my first American truck and I am pleased. I have over 16000 miles and it rides great. It holds the road and drives like a car. I had no trouble pulling my 6000lb skid loader out of the mud and towing large chippers.

Favorite Features

The exterior look, oil change light, the shoulder seat belt in the back middle seat.

Suggested Improvements

Hard to see around the large back passenger head rests.

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poor performance

Written by: very dissapointed on 05/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my Colorado in April looking for fuel economy the salesman were very good. But this truck is full of probiems. Just to start the fuel economy, it gives only 19 miles per gallon on the expway. This traveling 200 miles north with the wind going the same direction. The brakes do not work fine after the truck being parked for more than 4 hours. It does not have any power at all. I feel this is not I reliable for family, truck. The worst part for me is the poor shop service the place I bought my truck has. The personnel checked the truck in less than 5 minutes and told me that the computer did not registered anything wrong and in regard to the brakes the manager said " it is brakes dust.

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Awesome

Written by: dalejr0538 on 05/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just bought my Colorado and I love it. I have only had it a few months but so far it has served its purpose. I went from an S-10 to the Colorado so it was a huge performance in power, comfort and looks. I also think that a drop in bedliner would be great if it came standard. Also the tires, they should have better from the factory. I love it. Really glad I purchased it.

Favorite Features

Auto lights, tailgate and 90 degree rear doors

Suggested Improvements

Better tires from factory, drop in bedliner

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Great truck overall

Written by: Greg on 05/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)

Review

Picked up this 4 WD crew cab pick-up 3/17/08. We've put it through its paces ever since. Added running boards, a Leer cap. Needed the crew cab, as my elderly Dad lives with us. We're a very active "country family," hauling landscaping materials, building materials, "stuff" for the country church we belong to. We just drove it 1600 mi from NYS to Sanibel Island, FL. This truck's a great blend of economy, utility, passenger hauling and comfort. We got 20 mpg on the highway. All spring, before the trip, we hauled green waste to the town transfer station, lumber to build raised vegetable garden beds, and loads of rotted horse manure to add to those beds. Very pleased with our choice.

Favorite Features

Highway mpg. Radio/XM radio/CD sound system. Maneuverability in parking places. Acceleration power in highway traffic. All around utility.

Suggested Improvements

I built a frame for hauling plywoood and similar sheet goods. Would like to see something ready-made for this shortbox pickup.

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Backbreaker

Written by: Pnut on 05/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this truck brand new. I could not take the back pain anymore. There was absolutely no lumbar in the seat. Unfortunately, it took some time to figure this out. I had to push the brake pedal to the floor at times to get it to stop. In the beginning, it seemed to have a lot of power for a 4 cylinder. That didn't last long. I started to hear a noise that sounded like metal grinding on metal. That would be the next buyer's problem!

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Suggested Improvements

Cut a whole in the side of the seat and blow a little extra cushion in there for lumbar so you can save the customer some money on back problems!

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Great little truck

Written by: Tom on 05/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)

Review

This is my first small truck and I am very pleased with it. Rides great, has a peppy engine that accelerates quickly. My friends Nissan small truck is not as good as this one. Forget what the editors say, this is a mighty fine truck. Bed liner should be included in the future. I have 6000 miles on it and had no problems. Gas mileage is better than indicated by 2-3 mpg.

Favorite Features

Peppy engine, XM radio, automatic headlamps

Suggested Improvements

Power seats

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Bad Apple

Written by: linusanderson on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my 2008 truck new Dec 27, 2007 (it only have 2400 miles on it now ) and it has spent more time in the shop than on the road. If it setup for a few days it will not start and the dealer feels that the problem is resovled but I do not. I am afraid to use this vehicle for out of town trips because I will never know if it will leave me stranded in another state. This is truly a let down since I have been a Chevy man for thirty five years. I feel that a 2008 vehicle should be more reliable than its predecessors.

Favorite Features

The black color

Suggested Improvements

That this vehicle be made more reliable that its predecessors as for as ability to start when you want it. After sitting for a week it should start right up and not have to be towed every week to the shop for trouble shooting.

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