I own a Chevy Colorado LT Crew cab 2016. I love it, I have the 2 wheel drive and it is my daily driver. I have driven it 3 hour road trips and no complaints. It is very comfortable, and does have enough room for my 6"1 son to sit in the back seat comfortably. I have the small bed and it big enough for what I carry. The only issue I have is with the computer interface. It does have issues with voice recognition for making the right selection on who to call and selecting songs. Besides that it is a great midsize truck.
I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado WT, V-6, double-cab, short bed with about 22,600 miles. So far no issues. I do baby it, and I hope it lasts a good while. I am planning a road trip to Vegas very soon.
Anthony 911 I too have a wt,, 2015 with the 200 hp four and I’m old enough 63 years old, to remember when 200 hp was found in Chevys with a 307 v8. My wt has four wheel drive it has 32740 miles on it and I love it not one single problem ever great truck and I am VERY satisfied 😄
I had the 2016 Colorado Z71, trading in my full-size F150 V8. It drove great and had good power but after about a year and a half I began having sensor issues. My ABS and Air Bags kept coding to the point where On-Star would call me and ask if I had been in an accident. GM service could not figure out the problem and it kept getting worse as little by little other sensors started coding. So I decided to trade it in and go back to a full-size V8, getting a Sierra 6.2 litre and never looked back.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The GMC Canyon and the Chevy Colorado are great choices for someone who wants a truck, but not something as big as the full size trucks. While I would much rather prefer the GMC Sierra all the way, the Canyon and Colorado are definitely the best choices to pick from for having a daily driver. Therefore, I have a soft spot for these.
Gotta have 4 wheel drive for iowa winters, and this being a midsized truck really helps as well, I've noticed full size trucks often have a lot more issues and see plenty in ditches as people forget you cant drive it like it's summer time even with trucks, but the midsize gives you much better weight balance.
Hey Johnny, thank you for your feedback and will definitely keep this in mind going forward when I create car reviews in the future. By any chance, would you happen to have any specifics that you would've liked me to cover in regards to the engine? I'm looking to ensure that I don't miss anything going forward when covering this topic.
@@benlyisflying Horsepower and torque on take off and top end. And do an acceleration to show this and hear engine as the 306 Hp V6 is a big selling point over the Tacoma's 270 or so V6.
Nice vid i just bought a 2020 with a RST package and barely drove it 80 miles and is everage 13.5 mpg and i drove it as smooth as i can it is an 4wd... it is equipped with 20 in. Wheels could that be a factor
No problem. As far as a short and a long bed, I would say go with the long bed if you're constantly hauling material in the bed unless if you use your truck like me where I daily drive it and don't haul alot, the short bed is fine to stick with even if it holds less items/weight than the long bed. And for the cap on the bed, I would say if you want your bed to be covered and do not want to go through the trouble of taking off the Toneau Cover to hold taller items on special occasions, get the cap. Or if you want the bed covered and do not want it to be eposed, get the toneau cover because the cap can still allow people to see inside the bed if you get one with windows on it. I like the idea of pap caps a long time ago, but when I found out they make trucks alot more heavier I kind of backed away from them and started favoriting over toneau covers. In my opinion, I think the toneau cover looks better in general. Hope this helps!
If you want the crew cab, the long bed requires a longer wheelbase. Most crew cabs have the short bed. Extended cabs have a long bec, but the back seats are only good for small children.
Should get the z71 since it has projectors. That way its better for HIDs. HID in a non projectors halogen housing is bad and will blind on coming traffic
I have a 2016 LT 2 wheel drive with crew cab and 3.6 motor. I like the truck except my radio just changes channel for no reason. Chevy want $700.00 to replace the touch screen. I have less than 70,000 miles on this truck.
nice look midsize truck but is not a same as it look 1 squeezing 2 left turn horrible noise clunking from right front wheel comes worse and worse at the point you scare to turn your truck sharp left If anyone have this issue let as know Service dealer Hand s up they can t fixed Thank s
nice truck. V8s are things of the past as we are suffocating in our own pollution. So global epa has pushed now for all cars to be electric very soon in 2-4 years. Different type of pollution as land will be needed to bury toxic corrosive batteries.
I'm 3 months in with my '16 Rado LT Ext Cab with the 3.6L. Prior to this, I drove an '04 Rado for 9 years until the rust and the cost of repairs forced my hand. For the most part, I'm very happy with this upgrade. The features and ride of this vehicle are a huge improvement from the original model. Gas mileage is better even though the 3.6L has considerably more HP than my old 3.5L. In a few years, I'm looking forward to buying a modest sized travel trailer which I will be able to tow easily with the 7,000# towing capacity. My only complaint so far is the 6 speed transmission. It is not very responsive at low RPM. Downshifting from 6th gear at low RPM (~1,000) is, at times, far from smooth. Often, I drive in M5 around town to keep the RPMs closer to 1,500 for better responsiveness. With that being said, I'm looking forward to adding accessories now that weather is warming up. A Linux spray in bed liner and running boards are in this Rado's future thanks to my Stimulus check!
I have a 2016 too. Its not a transmission problem, it just likes to stay in a high gear to save gas and you REALLY gotta hit the pedal to accelerate sometimes
My llink in the Chevrolet colorado is a piece of junk. Why does it break down every yr in my Colorado but works wonders in my Camaro? Colorado has junk parts....
would this truck be comfortable enough for a cross country drive towing a Uhaul trailer? does the driver side seat recline back enough to nap in? and does the reverse camera with the guide lines help when reversing with a trailer?
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep this in mind going forward when I review a vehicle. This would've been great to demonstrate now that you mentioned it so hopefully I'll remember for next time.
I was debating between both of those but I decided to go with the Colorado. There is more room, it feels more spacious than the Tacoma, is better looking in my opinion, BUTT, literally, the Tacomas butt is a lot nicer again, in my opinion. Tacoma isn't a bad truck my friend has had 3 of them as his dad has had 2 of them and I've ridden in the front and back and even driven it before and it was acceptable, however, when I test drove the Color I felt like I had more space around me, not to cramped. Keep in mind, I only test drove two of them (ZR2 & Z71) I am 5ft 9in. I also do know that the Tacoma doesn't have much head room for those tall people are those that adjust their seat higher than others. The software on the Chevy feels outdated when I was swiping around. I am getting my truck tomorrow and am quite excited. I did all my research on the Colorado before thinking about buying one and I ended up WANTING to get one. Now here I am a couple hours into getting the keys handed to me. You can't go wrong with either or, get which one you like better, but do your research first. Which specific models were you looking at?
@@magmade Keep checking your local dealers! Hopefully you find one, notice how you didn't even mention the Tacoma lol! You're a Colorado type of person.
Don't forget to ask him about the shuttering problem with their transmission which the most of their models have on it basically causes you a big problem and that's what I have was mine don't forget to ask about that and basically make sure before you're buying it take it for a neat long test drive and ask him what are they going to do if the shutter problem has on your vehicle that you might be interested in buying but if they don't know what to sell you or don't know what to say will you guarantee that you're not going to have the problem and then watch them trip over their words because they don't know what to tell you because the majority of the cars for the trucks have this problem and it's not an easy one to get rid of matter of fact they don't know how to get rid of it I have a 2017 purchase in December of 2020 and basically the first day I had it the transmission went they had to rebuild it and we're still in discussions what they're going to do about it which they give you a lot of yes people when you call them up I agree with you everything you say but they do nothing about it show me Raptor showroom asked him point-blank if you do get that problem what is the dealer going to do about it make sure you get it in writing
I own a Chevy Colorado LT Crew cab 2016. I love it, I have the 2 wheel drive and it is my daily driver. I have driven it 3 hour road trips and no complaints. It is very comfortable, and does have enough room for my 6"1 son to sit in the back seat comfortably. I have the small bed and it big enough for what I carry. The only issue I have is with the computer interface. It does have issues with voice recognition for making the right selection on who to call and selecting songs. Besides that it is a great midsize truck.
I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado WT, V-6, double-cab, short bed with about 22,600 miles. So far no issues. I do baby it, and I hope it lasts a good while. I am planning a road trip to Vegas very soon.
Anthony 911 I too have a wt,, 2015 with the 200 hp four and I’m old enough 63 years old, to remember when 200 hp was found in Chevys with a 307 v8. My wt has four wheel drive it has 32740 miles on it and I love it not one single problem ever great truck and I am VERY satisfied 😄
I have a 2016 extended cab long bed colorado {red hot}.I have had it two years and I love it. Take care Frank Long Island.
I had the 2016 Colorado Z71, trading in my full-size F150 V8. It drove great and had good power but after about a year and a half I began having sensor issues. My ABS and Air Bags kept coding to the point where On-Star would call me and ask if I had been in an accident. GM service could not figure out the problem and it kept getting worse as little by little other sensors started coding. So I decided to trade it in and go back to a full-size V8, getting a Sierra 6.2 litre and never looked back.
Well that sucks
Excellent review. U actually talked about your experiences. Yay. I love my GMC Canyon as well.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The GMC Canyon and the Chevy Colorado are great choices for someone who wants a truck, but not something as big as the full size trucks. While I would much rather prefer the GMC Sierra all the way, the Canyon and Colorado are definitely the best choices to pick from for having a daily driver. Therefore, I have a soft spot for these.
Gotta have 4 wheel drive for iowa winters, and this being a midsized truck really helps as well, I've noticed full size trucks often have a lot more issues and see plenty in ditches as people forget you cant drive it like it's summer time even with trucks, but the midsize gives you much better weight balance.
Just bought 2016 z710ff road colorado twenty thousand miles and I love this truck
Just bought a 2016 COLORADO so far I am so happy Love this truck Great job Chevy Go Blue
does the window lock work for the front passenger too?
How much to fill the tank right now?
Just got a 2020 Colorado LT Love it had a Ranger..for 14yrs way better love to drive it and way more power..
You forgot to show my daughters favorite feature, the back seat middle cup holders lol. Great tutorial though!
I wish He talked more about engine performance instead of talking about the ride almost the whole video.
Hey Johnny, thank you for your feedback and will definitely keep this in mind going forward when I create car reviews in the future. By any chance, would you happen to have any specifics that you would've liked me to cover in regards to the engine? I'm looking to ensure that I don't miss anything going forward when covering this topic.
@@benlyisflying
Horsepower and torque on take off and top end. And do an acceleration to show this and hear engine as the 306 Hp V6 is a big selling point over the Tacoma's 270 or so V6.
Nice vid i just bought a 2020 with a RST package and barely drove it 80 miles and is everage 13.5 mpg and i drove it as smooth as i can it is an 4wd... it is equipped with 20 in. Wheels could that be a factor
Have you had any problems with this truck? Or any serious problems like engine or transmission problems at all?
Have you had any transmission issues with this vehicle?
Not that I can recall.
Great review, thank you. What are your thoughts on short vs long bed? And also, getting a truck cap for the bed vs not having a cap.
No problem. As far as a short and a long bed, I would say go with the long bed if you're constantly hauling material in the bed unless if you use your truck like me where I daily drive it and don't haul alot, the short bed is fine to stick with even if it holds less items/weight than the long bed. And for the cap on the bed, I would say if you want your bed to be covered and do not want to go through the trouble of taking off the Toneau Cover to hold taller items on special occasions, get the cap. Or if you want the bed covered and do not want it to be eposed, get the toneau cover because the cap can still allow people to see inside the bed if you get one with windows on it. I like the idea of pap caps a long time ago, but when I found out they make trucks alot more heavier I kind of backed away from them and started favoriting over toneau covers. In my opinion, I think the toneau cover looks better in general. Hope this helps!
If you want the crew cab, the long bed requires a longer wheelbase. Most crew cabs have the short bed. Extended cabs have a long bec, but the back seats are only good for small children.
Nice looking truck and video
Should get the z71 since it has projectors. That way its better for HIDs.
HID in a non projectors halogen housing is bad and will blind on coming traffic
Projectors are available on the luxury package on the LT.
I despise those kinds of people
Do all LTs come with Bose?
Take a shot every time he says “of course”
I have a 2016 LT 2 wheel drive with crew cab and 3.6 motor. I like the truck except my radio just changes channel for no reason. Chevy want $700.00 to replace the touch screen. I have less than 70,000 miles on this truck.
How's the front legroom?
Have you had any major problems with it? I’m planning on buying one soon!
Nope, so far so good!
bteauto how many miles?
Do you not get the air noise from the hood?
Not that I can tell.
My 2018 has a Mallet Supercharger which means I can out run the cops at 435Hp@5000rpm. Total sleeper with 40k. You will never keep up.
nice look midsize truck but is not a same as it look 1 squeezing 2 left turn horrible noise clunking from right front wheel comes worse and worse at the point you scare to turn your truck sharp left If anyone have this issue let as know Service dealer Hand s up they can t fixed Thank s
I am looking at a 2019 I hear they are not dependable
I hate the seats they are so uncomfortable
Not on mine. I’ve taken a few trips of hundreds of miles and I have no complaints about comfort.
nice truck. V8s are things of the past as we are suffocating in our own pollution. So global epa has pushed now for all cars to be electric very soon in 2-4 years. Different type of pollution as land will be needed to bury toxic corrosive batteries.
and i've been hearing since the 70's that most of america would be under water by now,,,
Total waste of money
I'm 3 months in with my '16 Rado LT Ext Cab with the 3.6L. Prior to this, I drove an '04 Rado for 9 years until the rust and the cost of repairs forced my hand. For the most part, I'm very happy with this upgrade. The features and ride of this vehicle are a huge improvement from the original model. Gas mileage is better even though the 3.6L has considerably more HP than my old 3.5L. In a few years, I'm looking forward to buying a modest sized travel trailer which I will be able to tow easily with the 7,000# towing capacity. My only complaint so far is the 6 speed transmission. It is not very responsive at low RPM. Downshifting from 6th gear at low RPM (~1,000) is, at times, far from smooth. Often, I drive in M5 around town to keep the RPMs closer to 1,500 for better responsiveness. With that being said, I'm looking forward to adding accessories now that weather is warming up. A Linux spray in bed liner and running boards are in this Rado's future thanks to my Stimulus check!
I'm thinking about maybe buying one you still having transmission problems ?
I have a 2016 too. Its not a transmission problem, it just likes to stay in a high gear to save gas and you REALLY gotta hit the pedal to accelerate sometimes
I have the same one. I love it.
Nice!!!
Great truck I love it.
My llink in the Chevrolet colorado is a piece of junk. Why does it break down every yr in my Colorado but works wonders in my Camaro? Colorado has junk parts....
Unfortunately these early Colorado's had the 6-speed automatic which was remedied by the 8-speed which work much better for the 3.6.
True, but now the 8-speed is having a lot of problems with a shutter.
6 speed does suck, but I couldn't take the whine of the 8 speed. . .
I have a '16 LT. Not a fan of this tranny. I drive in M5 around town to keep the RPMs up. Smoother response when it downshifts.
I have the manual. Better than either automatic.
would this truck be comfortable enough for a cross country drive towing a Uhaul trailer? does the driver side seat recline back enough to nap in? and does the reverse camera with the guide lines help when reversing with a trailer?
Nice vid👌
Nice job but you should have shown that the back of the back seat folds down.I have the same truck except it is two wheel drive. Love it.
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep this in mind going forward when I review a vehicle. This would've been great to demonstrate now that you mentioned it so hopefully I'll remember for next time.
bteauto that is the main reason why the headrests flip down, so you don’t have to remove them to flip the rear seat down.
are you still happy with the truck after 4 years? I'm debating between Tacoma and Colorado...
I was debating between both of those but I decided to go with the Colorado. There is more room, it feels more spacious than the Tacoma, is better looking in my opinion, BUTT, literally, the Tacomas butt is a lot nicer again, in my opinion. Tacoma isn't a bad truck my friend has had 3 of them as his dad has had 2 of them and I've ridden in the front and back and even driven it before and it was acceptable, however, when I test drove the Color I felt like I had more space around me, not to cramped. Keep in mind, I only test drove two of them (ZR2 & Z71) I am 5ft 9in. I also do know that the Tacoma doesn't have much head room for those tall people are those that adjust their seat higher than others. The software on the Chevy feels outdated when I was swiping around. I am getting my truck tomorrow and am quite excited. I did all my research on the Colorado before thinking about buying one and I ended up WANTING to get one. Now here I am a couple hours into getting the keys handed to me. You can't go wrong with either or, get which one you like better, but do your research first. Which specific models were you looking at?
@@Z71X4 I'm thinking to get z71 or LT 4x4...but I really want to get the Z71.
@@magmade Keep checking your local dealers! Hopefully you find one, notice how you didn't even mention the Tacoma lol! You're a Colorado type of person.
@@Z71X4 I am, I really want to get the Z71, I'll keep looking for good deals, hopefully by summer I'll have one. No Taco for me.
Any issues with the 6 speed auto transmission?
Excellent review👍
Thanks!
Good video, I love my Colorado as well. Nice job on the review.
Thanks!!
a long box truck has a long box... odd
There are models of this truck that have the option for the longer bed making it an even longer box. :)
Great review! And nice truck!
Just got a canyon love the truck!
Nice!!!
man so jealous it's been a dream of mine to own a truck just mortgage payments sucks lol
Nice truck! It Will serve you well. I despise ppl that buy Tacomas.
Amazing review man!!!
But seriously when “th” is in a word it doesn’t make the same sound as the letter D
Really helpful. Thank you.
No problem. Glad I can help!
Don't forget to ask him about the shuttering problem with their transmission which the most of their models have on it basically causes you a big problem and that's what I have was mine don't forget to ask about that and basically make sure before you're buying it take it for a neat long test drive and ask him what are they going to do if the shutter problem has on your vehicle that you might be interested in buying but if they don't know what to sell you or don't know what to say will you guarantee that you're not going to have the problem and then watch them trip over their words because they don't know what to tell you because the majority of the cars for the trucks have this problem and it's not an easy one to get rid of matter of fact they don't know how to get rid of it I have a 2017 purchase in December of 2020 and basically the first day I had it the transmission went they had to rebuild it and we're still in discussions what they're going to do about it which they give you a lot of yes people when you call them up I agree with you everything you say but they do nothing about it show me Raptor showroom asked him point-blank if you do get that problem what is the dealer going to do about it make sure you get it in writing