2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss Off Road

[@matus201]

This looks cool. The largest size any truck should be - actually usable.

[@EngineAdventures]

I agree about 90%. It's certainly more manageable on trails and in parking lots! However, I've got 3 kids and a labrador. Kids have to be in car seats until they're pretty much 18 (I'm being sarcastic, but it does seem like it's much longer than it used to be), and car seats anymore are huge! Can't fit 3 across in this thing very easily.

[@MarkVidal]

agreee

[@primalbeast66]

Took my stock trail boss out to hidden falls adventure park and performed really well was able to pass through no name and boss hog.

[@EngineAdventures]

Glad you're enjoying your truck!

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I just bought a 2018 Colorado ZR2 and I live close by to this hill. Decided to test my truck out today on the hill. I know you like to see what a truck can do without all the features on... But I decided to go up in 4Low with both lockers on. The ZR2 went up it like it was nothing. None of the wheels slipped at all. Hill is more gnarly than it looks on camera.

[@EngineAdventures]

Thanks for sharing! For sure if you lock everything up and carry a small amount of momentum this hill is super easy. It's hard to capture on video how bad this hill is. In a ZR2 there aren't many concerns, in a crossover that's a different story.

[@williamkennedy2069]

I think I like this truck a lot, do they still have a diesel option

[@EngineAdventures]

No more diesel. This gas engine has more HP and torque, just not the fuel mileage and range of the 2.8 inline 4 diesel.

[@DavidKim-ok2yv]

Great video !!!!! Did I hear correctly that applying slight pressure on the brake while keeping the other foot on the gas will engage the G80 quicker? Two footed driving.

[@EngineAdventures]

Thanks for watching! Two footed driving is a great method for better control in many situations. However, the G80 is solely based on wheel speed difference. One wheel has to be spinning about 100 rpm faster than the other for it to lock. I don't know if I talk about that in this video or not, but when I creep very slowly, I can get Chevy's pinion control (brake based limited slip) to kick in and help make the climb without using the G80 at all.

[@DavidKim-ok2yv]

Thank you for the response. I am a novice at this. So is it better to engage 4LO and proceed slowly when approaching an obstacle, rather than flooring the gas to attempt to engage the G80 ? I was not aware of brake based limited slip was available on 2023 Trailboss model. Good info.

[@EngineAdventures]

@DavidKim-ok2yv go as slow as possible, but as fast as necessary. I'm in the West, going fast is asking to break something. With the G80 100 rpm difference really isn't that much to get it to lock. If you do what I've done in this video you'll be just fine. If you're driving two footed, keeping pressure on the rear axle after it's locked will keep it locked. For most technical off-road conditions you want 4wd low. 4wd high is good for forest service and fire roads. Baja style is 4wd high as well. 4wd low allows for better throttle control at lower speeds.

[@DavidKim-ok2yv]

Thank you. !!!!

[@MichaelWarthStudios]

Still not terrible for a truck on gravel and dirt at that angle with 265/65r18 all terrain tires with 32+ PSI.

[@EngineAdventures]

It performed quite well, this is my new favorite midsize truck. I do wish it had a selectable rear locker, but other than that I'm quite happy with it!

[@robertwieczorek5838]

How do you like the g80 auto locker?

[@EngineAdventures]

I think I talked a bit about it in the video, the G80 is great for on road and occasional off-road use. I much prefer a selectable locker! In the case of the Trail Boss, a gear driven limited slip with a selectable locker would be my top choice.

[@SEREInstructor]

Nice video. Terrain Mode is not well documented on how it works. Got the below info from a GM document. Might get better results going downhill in L1 or L2 in Terrain Mode. Terrain Mode in D: Minor deceleration when off throttle and mild ability to modulate throttle; mimics performance of 4 r without torque multiplication. L2: Moderate deceleration when off throttle and moderate ability to modulate throttle; will bring vehicle to a stop in most cases. L1: Significant deceleration when off throttle and significant ability to modulate throttle; will bring vehicle to a stop in most cases.

[@EngineAdventures]

Cool, thanks for sharing!

[@smittysmitty481]

Let’s go!!

[@EngineAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@paultruesdale7680]

Nice review and nice truck. I wish they would scrap the G80 though. The price is on par with the trucks with selectable locking diffs. Climbing up your hill should be 4 low, diff locked and whatever electronic aid you have at your disposal and air down if possible. The reason the frontier is so good comes down to crawl ratio and wheelbase. It’s a tough choice these days, so many cool trucks and other vehicles. Bring your check book. Great review as always. Always check here before you buy. 👍EA

[@EngineAdventures]

The G80 is good for those who don't want/know how to deal with a locker. I agree a trail boss should have a selectable locker. Thanks for the continued support!

[@paultruesdale7680]

I agree to a point, but somewhere along the line you have to learn about what is needed. Most of the trucks never really see any real action. Too much money on the line, and who really wants to hurt their pride and joy.

[@okienightstalker3145]

If the TB had the "E" locker in the rear and LED headlights with the option for the Bose I would not have even ordered a ZR2.

[@EngineAdventures]

The G80 is great, but the Trail Boss is a more dedicated off-roader, it should have a selectable locker!

[@kurtsandoval7714]

Trailboss is a tease. ZR2 only way to go

[@terrencejones9817]

Now if only GM would offer an LT trimed Trailboss, with LEDs and heated seats/steering wheel, Like the full size trucks. I would buy one.

[@EngineAdventures]

Trail boss should be a package like the Tremor is for Ford HD trucks.

[@willispwns]

Yeah that's basically the GMC AT4 with all the convenience packages. But then you get all the piano black interior on the GMC. And I actually prefer the "stripped down" trail boss interior.

[@terrencejones9817]

@@willispwns I prefer the Trailboss looks. But I don't want a ZR2, and I'd like the higher towing of the Trailboss vs ZR2

[@kurtsandoval7714]

Or zr2 trim

[@jimmycline4778]

@@terrencejones9817I like the 20k price difference, I’ll have mine payed off in two months, plus I got the 430# torque upgrade so I have the same power , I think the Trail Boss looks way better than the Z71, I met a guy that wanted a Trail Boss and bought the Z71 instead and he’s very disappointed, the TB are harder to get than the Z71s

[@kevinblock2307]

👍👍👍

[@EngineAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@theoriginalfuzzlemutt7526]

Why the jerk of the steering wheel did you think it was going to help it go into 4 high? LOL

[@EngineAdventures]

I'm not 100% sure which part of the video you're talking about as it's been a while since I've tested this truck. Yes. If you drive straight you get no differential action, so if the gears are hitting into each other and not meshing, this will prevent it from going into 4wd. You can turn a little and the front drive shaft will rotate at a different speed than the rear drive shaft allowing the transfer case gears to mesh. For transfer cases that are clutch based, like this one, I doubt it will help, but I have the habit from doing this for so many years, haha.

[@jsackerman84]

One pedal drive feature in Terrain mode was the feature you were looking for (and don’t think got to try in this video) Transfer case: 4hi Drive mode: Terrain mode Transmission: L1 (2,3,4…have less resistance) Smiles: 1

[@EngineAdventures]

Thanks for sharing! I did mess with that a little bit, but it may not have made it into the video.

[@sinepari9160]

Those shocks suck. That would be my first upgrade for sure.

[@EngineAdventures]

If You're doing extended periods of off-road driving, then I agree.

[@paultruesdale7680]

I would wear them out before changing them, it performed pretty good for stock.

[@Thirdyghostrecon]

Looks like a Isuzu d-max

[@EngineAdventures]

I was actually in Costa Rica recently and saw many Isuzu D-max trucks. I didn't see much more resemblance between them as between a ranger and Colorado.