2019 Chevy Colorado LT V6 | Full Review & Test Drive

[@proboy42]

Have a 2019. Love mine. No problems so far. Feels like a full size truck.

[@brodyfulford6096]

And for half the dang price 🤟🏼😍

[@brodydog8447]

The first 2 1/2 minutes was a waste of time, but otherwise a good review

[@hectorortiz46]

Thx for letting us know

[@alicuffy4693]

Big facts !!!’

[@mustanger041]

i got my 2021 chevy colorado lt i love it i can't stop driving it

[@youweechube]

I hear there's a lot of front legroom, how do you find it?

[@mustanger041]

@@youweechube rthrough a local chevy dealer and watching lots of videos and reviews there is alot of leg room very happy with it.

[@andrewf117]

@chris congrats bro just picked up my 2021 'rado last week... Same here driving it is literally the high point of my day haha, I am worried about what I hear about their transmissions though, mine does a slight surge after a drop in the rpm's.. anything like that happen with your truck?

[@perzuki-9218]

My personal work truck is a 4WD, full-size Silverado crew cab. It's huge. Too big, really. At the office, we also maintain a white 2016 Colorado extended cab z71, a new 2019 Colorado z71 crew cab, and two 5-year old Nissan Frontiers (both 5 speed manuals). All of these trucks are competent and dependable. There are no bad choices, but the Colorado, z71 3.6 Liter V6 crew cab is our current vehicle of choice. Quiet. Powerful. All necessary options. Jane and I just bought one as our personal vehicle. Love it. Thanks for this review. Duane Behrens

[@great0789]

I have a 18’ Z71 with the V6 and 34k mi. LOVE it!!! Got it OTD for $32.5k

[@charltonheston969]

I have a 2018 Colorado work truck 2.5 manual 6 speed. The only thing I don't like is the parking brake on the floor & first gear feels too low but other than that I really like it.

[@keithbraddehmann320]

I have always liked the Colorado/Canyon, but giving up the capabilities of a full-size truck would be tough for me. I do agree with you on the placement of the shifter, I always prefer the column mounted shifter.

[@TheTestDrive]

For sure, if you already own a full-size truck I don’t know how you’d go from that to a mid-size!

[@elev8torguy130]

It depends on your driving needs. I thought I was going to lose my company vehicle so I sold my 2015 sierra 2500 because I didnt want to fight parking garages and city driving. I cant tow my boat with the canyon but its far more pleasurable for daily driving the the hd sierra. Turns out i didn't lose my company truck so I wish I wouldn't have done it but oh well.

[@perzuki-9218]

I purchased a 2018 Silverado last year. Much prefer the size, crisp handling and power of the V6 Colorado. Just purchased our third one, a 2019 crew cab z71. Can't wait to pick it up.

[@Ravensfan1k]

Z71 is an off-roading trim thanks tho

[@imnotimpressedbyourperform2460]

That's the ZR2

[@Ravensfan1k]

Roy Casanova yeah I know the zr2 and z71 are both off-roading trucks guy

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Can you get the Leather seats, in this Lt version? The same seats as in the z71? Tks

[@Chewygsxr]

Great review, you answered all the things I needed to know about this truck. 🍺🤙🏼

[@shadw8327]

Love my 2019 Colorado. I have the basic wt. and it’s one of the best pickups over ever drove.

[@ioseeev7925]

honestly i think the fog lights should come standard with the LT

[@markgonzalez1165]

I got the same truck. It does have fog lights. It gives it a more complete look. It’s a crew cab. I had a camaro. I got a 4 year old son. A baby daughter coming. So I had to upgrade. The truck is smooth. It has that premium feel . I do feel some power for a v6. I was surprised. It has some height. I did installed some nerf bars. This was on my budget as of now. My goal is to get a zr2. Midsize has won me over a Silverado as of today.

[@HiPlains1]

Fog lights come with the convenience package which includes remote start, fog lights, easy lift tailgate, rear sliding window with defogger, and heated mirrors. I thought most LT's were ordered with this. This LT basically has zero packages on it. I just ordered a loaded LT but I'm hearing that the halogen projectors are not very bright. Do you find that the headlights are too dim? It's looking like my first mod will be replacing the projectors with LED's. Probably the foggers to LED's as well. Also on that Zr2 know that your MPG are going to be terrible with the V6. Think 15/16 average at best. The best way to order the Zr2 is with the 2.8 duramax. Then you get decent MPG's and offroad performace. But I also heard that one set of shocks cost 4K to replace (4 shocks per wheel). Its a very advanced system.

[@markgonzalez1165]

HiPlains1 sorry I didn’t know you commented. Yes . The lights are on the low but nothing that bugs me so far. I’m not a super fan of leds.. specially when drivers are facing me and I feel like I’m at a kizz concert . I did upgrade the wheels.

[@rfishy9]

you say this engine is naturally aspirated yet on the engine cover it says direct injection, can you explain thanks

[@wmason1961]

Since there is really no such thing as a naturally aspirated engine anymore, they changed the meaning of it to mean "non turbo." "They" being anyone under about 40 years old. I had this discussion with my son in law a while back.

[@wmason1961]

I have a dealer lined up that is going to sit a 2021 Ranger and a 2021 colorado side by side for a comparison on Friday. I will probably buy one of them. I really don't know which one yet. Thanks for this input.

[@jonathansorise8797]

What did you end up getting?

[@wmason1961]

@@jonathansorise8797 I bought a Colorado. After studying all the specs and driving both, I could not find anything to tip the balance. Until I drove them both. It came down to sound. The Colorado v6 sounds great. And it row my RV very well.

[@jonathansorise8797]

@@wmason1961 Just drove one today still kind of on the fence. 2019 Colorado LT V6. Haven't had a chance to test drive a ranger. Sat in one and thought it was a least more comfortable.

[@wmason1961]

@Jonathan Sorise Having just finished a 600 Mike road trip, I do think the seats could use improvement. But the towing ability is excellent. I use cruise control in the Ozarks, towing 5000 lbs, and it never struggles.

[@jonathansorise8797]

@@wmason1961 Nice! Sounds good. I will say I'm leaning more towards the Colorado especially due to the premium dealers are charging for the ranger it's insane. Used and new.

[@mickeyphilly6794]

I have one a '2019 and I love it !! Its my new girl friend 💞 😁

[@louis3141]

I'd hate to see the tailpipe Lmfao

[@jacobsebastien3910]

@@louis3141 I'm pretty his catilac converter is stopped up 😷

[@Hey_its_Koda]

Im thinking of getting one. I dont really need a big full size pickup.

[@brandonthies9590]

not trying to scare you away from the colorado.. but the 8 speed tranny in v6's is apparently having a lot of problems in these trucks. do some research before you pull the trigger on buying one.

[@markgonzalez8520]

I bought one. And I don’t regret it. No issues. It has some power. It’s comfortable. The space is more than what I need. It’s good on gas too. Would I love a Silverado? Yes. Eventually I’ll get one. But I went to what I need first (my budget)

[@gtaylor9218]

@@markgonzalez8520 thinking of pulling the trigger on one this weekend

[@markgonzalez8520]

Greg Taylor go for it. What color.?

[@Tootygal0u812]

Love the hell out of mine. Getting right at 500 miles to a tank. Got Cajun red. No regrets.

[@andrewg1083]

Thanks for this review.

[@cliedocladidahopper3094]

once you drove a stick shift manual transmision how feet work backwards

[@perzuki-9218]

If Chevy offered an upper level Colorado with a manual transmission, I'd be riding around in one. That they don't is my only complaint with this vehicle.

[@robertcorbett2902]

Wny does when I open the driver side door and the features on the radio come on and work with the keys not being near it at all

[@zohieallgood3694]

What kind of truck do you drive

[@cheesefries7436]

0:50 What is he even talking about? "A mid-size wouldn't be powerful/big enough"; for what all the nothing you're needing a truck for in the first place?

[@tjl8884]

It sounded like he was saying a mid size with 300 hp was plenty enough truck for him that he didn't need a full size..

[@JA-ni7ok]

I wonder how’s the reliability of the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon?

[@HiPlains1]

JD power and many others rate this truck very highly. Its won truck of the year two years in a row Motor trend. I just ordered one myself. After a few test drives I was more then impressed. Very solid. Entertainment system is probably best in class. GM plans a big refresh in 2020. So this is basically a 5 year old design that has been improved over time. 36K mile warranty but the drivetrain is 60000 or five years. The packages are more reasonable and IMO, you get more truck, and more for your money over tacoma or Ranger. Just test drive one and the truck will sell itself. At least with me it did. I'll never buy a first year model again. Too many recalls problems. My last Nissan sentra was a 2012 which was the last year of that design. And the most reliable. There were a few issues with that car early on. Just like the Colorado had its problems. Mainly the 6 speed with the V6. Then they changed that to the 8 speed and over the years, its just gets better over time. If you buy one, I would not go further back then a 2017. 2019's are basically the same but there are some nice changes. They have added a USB C port and higher resolution screen with some faster software. On the safety package they added rear parking assist. And they added another microphone for passenger etc.. Like I said, they just keep making it better. If you buy, I strongly suggest getting LT trim at the minimum to get some of the fun stuff.

[@JA-ni7ok]

HiPlains1 Wow man. That was very informative. Me personally I do believe if you want a truck, you must go American but in the midsize truck segment, the Tacoma has been the King of midsize pickups and I just wanted to be sure that the GM twins were a solid choice because it’s a newer design.

[@HiPlains1]

@@JA-ni7ok Well its been out for 5 years now. That's more then enough time IMO to work out the bugs. It was available overseas first. Probably to make sure they got all the bugs out. But they hadn't lol for the first couple of years. At this point this Truck is rock solid. And resale is pretty good as well. Not as good as Toyota but its right up there. These things fly off the lots for a reason.

[@Shakerhood69]

@HiPlains1, I couldn't help but think of a Pontiac Grand Am, they were trash from day 1 all the way till the final day, they could have had an eternity of time to work the bugs out and it wouldn't help, lol.

[@HiPlains1]

@@Shakerhood69 Your right. My above commit was before I realized the Colorado is still having issues with the 8 speed transmission with shuddering/torque convertor failures. I ended up getting a Frontier Pro 4X which definitely has a reliable motor/trans. It may be a bit outdated but I've got piece of mind. And its built like a tank. Plus the Pro 4X offers even more value then the Colorado. Considerably more.

[@tzarzinjo3766]

When did Kyle Kulinski start reviewing trucks?

[@stangman1268]

Ford dropped the ball i was looking to purchase the new Ranger did tons of research,contacted dealers to see if they had a mid pack trim model extended cab all they had was the crew version they all wanted me to come down and drive one i refused always told them get an extended cab for me to come in,i got fed up and contacted a chevy dealer that had several extended cabs on the lot went and test drove one and immediately purchased it was a bit pricey even with the rebates and trading a dakota in but i'm happy with it sofar.

[@jamesodell4453]

Ford went wrong with not offering a v6 in the ranger. I wouldn't drive a truck with a 4cyl no matter the brand.i test drove a colorado and loved it roomy for a guy 6'2 for myself. They sit higher stock than the rangers and frontiers too.

[@peterlobasso6399]

Enough of the giveaway ....Get to the Truck !!!

[@paulm6481]

How is the ride on and off road?

[@TheTestDrive]

On-road it’s pretty good. The ride isn’t as soft as an SUV but that’s to be expected with a pickup truck. It’s comfortable and very solid. I didn’t go off-road with it but I would say it’s going to be like most other modern trucks-OK in very light off-roading. If you want something built for off-road from the factory you will want to check out the Colorado ZR2 (or the F-150 Raptor but that is a full-size truck and a lot more expensive).

[@SemoreLucky777]

took mine off road first day i bought it. i love it and am happy for my purchase.

[@Foghorn95]

CORRECTION: Chevy and GMC offer long beds even with the Crew Cab. Ford does not.

[@Senerian]

Better deals for what you get on these than the re released new to the USA ford rangers. I am looking to buy a new truck for the first time soon. Had used all my life. I think you get more for the money on these than the Rangers. Also Ford lies on MPG for boosted motors. They call it ecoboost. you can have eco, and you can have boost. But you can have both. But under Boost you are not getting the mileage they advertise. I have found some better deals on the same equipped GMC canyons. The Canyons might be a little nicer trims than the Chevys. Great review and very informative.

[@lukes-uf4bc]

0.60mph?

[@allsportsexpert]

Lose the front grille, please.

[@cheesefries7436]

They did that so you decide to get the GMC version instead,

[@user-yj3zt7hm2q]

Z71 means the off-road package. Get it right!!

[@imnotimpressedbyourperform2460]

No sir

[@GreaterOperator]

Good info, good video. Terrible mic

[@k.r.v.4219]

Hello Rob! First time watching your videos! I’m actually on my second Colorado, the first was a fine all around all black truck, that had 68,000 trouble free miles in 3 years 9 months, averaged 18-26 mpg driven easy at the limits with cruise control, plus towed our 22’ 4,500 Travel Trailer on more than half those miles, from our last home in Massachusetts and as far North as Bar Harbor ME and South as Key West Florida. On many camping trips weighing in around 9,800 lbs. CGVW all while averaging 12 mpg! but at the time was the wife’s daily diver and I had my own car. But now that we are both retired, we needed a Crew Cab! So last month we traded for a White 2019 Colorado Crew Cab W/T, 4x4, V6, that has every option package available. That means body colored bumpers, power mirrors and door handles, 16” alloy wheels bright trim in the middle of the doors, plus a 7” MyLink Touch Screen with OnStar Safety/Nav System with 4 G LTE WIFI! Along with the Factory Tow Package that comes Auto Locking Rear Differential with Hitch all wiring and Trailer Brake Control. Then I also got the Performance Skid Plate Package that protects from the front bumper to under the oil pan/bell housing, then another fitted under the transmission/transfer case and gas tank! All made out of Boron Steel from AEV designed for the BISON! Plus an 84 month 100,000 Bumper to Bumper Warranty! All for the total price of under 33k!

[@creativemanagement5921]

Please report any safety issues with a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, because I have one & Portfolio or GMC not answering to repair my rear differential under insurance or any term,I paid the Truck for few years 35,000 and I still own,25,000 and it's my only transportation and they don't care about me walking to work for 30 minutes to 1 hour under the heat of Arizona to go to work to continue paying my Auto loan !!! having Portofolio extended Guarantee

[@brianmatt6880]

horrible start, but the review was fair

[@jaidyn424]

For those who already bought one my sympathy. Major problem with transmission on these. There is no permanent fix. It will cost you. Do your research. I just want to pay back GM any way I can.

[@angdaien]

i heard anything built after march 2019 has fixed the shudder problem..

[@jaidyn424]

I hope so. I wanted to buy mine after the lease. I see a class action suit has been filled in Detroit against GM for this transmission. Aug 15,2019. They should have done the right thing and accepted responsibility!

[@travelinben1966]

jaidyn424 Thank you for the heads up.I was considering one of these.

[@scottfurlong5475]

The problem with GM trucks is that GM can make them look awesome on the outside, give them some good features and make people want to drive them but then they put an absolutely terrible interior. I wanted to purchase a Colorado but I just can't live with that material quality and lack of good fit and finish.

[@scottlowell493]

GMC canyon has a higher quality interior.

[@ralphhitchensjr.9633]

GMC Canyon is a better looking truck.

[@patrickmulligan3101]

Great truck awful seats

[@googleuser8448]

The front of the colorado has always been extremely ugly!

[@jeffstiller1118]

That piece of shit is ugly and no there's no way in hell I would buy it think Jeep Gladiator

[@Yankeebwoy76]

Just got one yesterday and I absolutely love it! LIKKA ROCK 🪨