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Poor Performance but finally fixed!
CRobb, 03/30/2017
updated 04/10/2025
2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft.SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
UPDATED: 03-31-2019 Within a few weeks after purchasing, I took this truck back to the dealer for bad hesitation problems. In town, after turning a corner at low speeds the truck would hesitate like it did not know if it should increase fuel or down shift. Cruising at around 40 MPH it would do the same thing. At highway speeds it would do the same thing. The only way to get the truck moving again was to MAKE it down shift. Some times it downshifts two gears. I found that I have to be really careful on wet roads and loose gravel. The sudden downshifts would make the rear tires spin. I consider this an extreme SAFETY HAZARD. After numerous calls and emails to Chevrolet CustomerCare I was finally told that they would do NOTHING to help my situation and to take it take it up with the purchasing dealer. Seven trips back to the dealer and now, they tell me they can not fix it. The dealer did offer to trade it for a new 2017, but it turned out to be a good trade for the dealer, but a terrible deal for me. Lemon law or lawsuit? I cannot afford a lawyer, so I guess Lemon Law............. UPDATE: After nearly two years, GM finally came up with new programs for both the engine and the transmission to address the "driveability" issue. Every time I took the truck in for service I had to ask if there were any updates....finally there was. Now, at about 30 mph, slow acceleration, the transmission will monetarily search for the correct gear, but the overall performance of the truck has improved tremendously. It's really nice to have the engine and transmission respond when needed. With just over 43K miles, the truck continues to run and shift well. I only real complaint is the fuel mileage. In town it is about 15 MPG, mixed town and highway is about 17 and highway is 21 to 22 MPG. On a 3,000 mile highway trip this past summer the best I got was about 22 MPG. All driving the speed limits. I would love to get the 26 MPG advertised mileage. Nothing new. The gas mileage is still below advertised, but the truck is still running OK. The only new complaint I have is fairly minor, but annoying. The truck looses speed on even minor inclines. If you don't notice it in time you can easily drop 4/5 MPH. Pushing the pedal down enough to downshift will return the truck to the wanted speed. With the cruise control on, it will automatically downshift when the speed drops 2 MPH the set speed. The set speed recoveries quickly but the constant shifting on rolling hills is annoying. The air conditioner went out at about 62,000...in the winter. I turned it on one day when it warm and sunny to cool the interior and it blew hot air. I replaced the compressor with a "genuine GE" and after using it 3 or 4 times it is already getting louder. 10 of 2023 The AC is cooling fine. Still a little noisy, but it cools. No other problems to speak of so far at nearly 67,000 miles. The AC compressor is still "ticking". I go in next week for annual inspection and will have it checked by the shop that installed the compressor.
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In Love With My Rain Forest Green Chevy Colorado
Michael Scarbrough, 05/12/2016
updated 11/18/2019
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've always owned a full size truck. But now that I'm retired, I felt I no longer needed the additional size or expense. My wife & I were looking at a Toyota Tacoma, but it didn't offer power seats. When we saw the Colorado in Rain Forest Green in the Z71 Off Road package with so much luxury, we knew it was the truck for us. The ride is smooth, engine is powerful, seats are heated with leather trim. We love everything about it. We also added several Chevy accessories at the dealer without searching other stores or web sites.
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Seems to be a great truck. 2.8 Duramax, Crew, LT
reo4ua, 09/23/2016
2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.2 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was sold on this truck for a few primary reasons - mpg and durability of the duramax. I've run my gas powered vehicles to 300k miles and beyond consistently and i see no reason why this engine can't far exceed this number. I've had the truck for only a few days now and have been impressed so far. I'm especially pleased that being 6'6"/230, i still fit comfortably in the driver's seat (though the headrest/top of seat hits my neck area and will take some getting used to). My crew cab F150 and prior silverado did not provide this luxury. The inferno orange color certainly grabs attention. Can't wait to get a month under my belt to see what the true mpg will be but after 2 days the OBC shows 24 mostly city driving - impressive. The torque this thing generates makes you feel as though you could unroot a 100 year old redwood with little problem. Was a little worried about this engine being that it's so new but after researching it appears that it's been in use over seas for a few years so hopefully all the kinks have been worked out by now.
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Nice truck but seat back moves
Paul, 04/15/2016
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 4dr Crew Cab 6.2 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have had the truck about 6 weeks. Nice looking truck inside and out. Shortly after buying I noticed the front seat back moves so I took it back to the dealer. They said nothing was broken. They compared it to other trucks and said it was normal for this truck. Not liking the answer I took it another dealer and they said the same thing. I have a hard time with this. I have a call into GM and they don't seem to care. There was a recall on the 2015 for a loose seat but nothing happening on this one. I have never experienced this in any other vehicle.
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2016 Z71 V6
Ryan long, 09/03/2016
updated 03/06/2018
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 4dr Crew Cab 6.2 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck on a Wednesday took it back to the dealer with electrical issues Saturday. Dealer has had ever since. More than 2 weeks as of this post. Dealer support is average GM support is piss poor. I really like the truck but this is not acceptable. GM needs to do better at standing behind its products. After all it was we the people that kept them in business they should take better care of their customers/owners. I have now had a headlight assembly replaced. Window regulator. The interior has more rattles that I can count. Rear sliding window whistles, dealer blames me for this says it’s cause I put a tonneau cover on. Wish I had bought the Tacoma.
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