2023 Chevy Colorado TRAIL BOSS | The People's Off Road BARGAIN

[@gearheadjeff]

I bought one. The only things I really miss are LED headlights and the telescoping steering wheel. Do I wish it had some contrast on the interior bits, yes. I think the truck has a ton of other great features though. My Trail Boss MSRP was $43,825 so it was loaded. MT tires, HO calibration, technology pkg, bedliner, etc. I pretty much checked every box. For that price, I couldn't even buy a 2WD Silverado crew cab Custom. I think it's a great truck for the money and it looks awesome.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Sounds like a great spec, and yes, it’s one heck of a value.

[@bmzeider]

It's crazy that 40k is considered cheap these days but here we are...I feel like the Colorado Trail Boss is one of the best bangs for your buck these days if you a) want a midsize truck thst can work like a truck (great payload and towing for a midsize) and b) still has some decent offroad capabilities. I ended up buying the GMC version of this truck (AT4) because it's what was available in my area and it's been great. Upgrade the tires and it's good to go.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

It is crazy that 40k is a reasonable price, but you’re right, it is. The trail boss was very capable right out of the box. Enjoy that canyon!

[@gearheadjeff]

Yeah it's really crazy to think how much trucks have gone up in 3 model years. I had a 2021 Silverado Custom Trail Boss with the 6.2L V8 and the MSRP was $49k. The 6.2L is no longer available in the Custom Trail Boss but if it were, that truck would MSRP for almost $59k for 2023. Nuts.

[@mauricemotors8207]

I agree I just wish it had a external trans cooler 😢

[@4ME2DRV]

It just depends on what you looking for. I bought a 2019 Silverado Custom Trail Boss new. 4 yrs later and I still love it. I don't care about the bells and whistles... or luxury features. It looks good, drives good and performs good....and don't break the bank. Is see the Colorado Trail Boss as the same type truck, just in a smaller pkg.

[@brianmaloney5430]

Won't tune them yet to HO unless ordered from factory. If you order the work truck with the plus engine you can upgrade to HO when available.

[@HMRSMPSN69]

My Colorado Trail Boss makes me love it more everyday. I was originally worried about cheap look on grill, but remembered my jeep had cheap plastic fenders, but they were great for offroad and never showed scratches from brush and grass.... The Trail Boss is awesome were it needs to be 😉

[@JS-kh5ls]

The trail boss is a work truck with an offroad package. Its meant to be cleaned up easily, scratch the hell out of it and not worry about the paint.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thank you! I kept trying to tell Bryan that. KZbin hosts these days, what are we going to do?!

[@gregnorton3718]

A few years ago, I bought a loaded Z71 Colorado. Had several electrical/electronics problems (some to the extent that I had to have it towed to the dealer more than once). A few friends also had Colorados and had similar problems. The new one looks great, but I hope my (and my friend's' issues with our vehicles) are isolated, but since the new ones depend so much on electronics (even the headlights don't have a switch), it kinda concerns me.

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

i keep talking myself out of getting it because... i dont want to deal with dealers.

[@paulm6481]

If you consider Ridgeline a truck, it also has rear sent AC vents.

[@blazinggamez5512]

I own a ridgeline..it’s pretty truck looking to me

[@paulm6481]

Why is LCD gauges screen so small? Looks like they are using all the space. Another cost cutting move.

[@stevecreason]

The standard gauge cluster is horrible! It is a deal breaker for me.

[@ezpz4659]

bro it has different layouts

[@paultruesdale7680]

People want this, when it’s new all is good, when it goes south it’s going to be a pain to service.

[@chriswoodard8813]

Wonder if you can just purchase the plastic fender flares from the trail boss and put them on the ZR1?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Great question.

[@EMTZ7]

Just bought one! I have had the same issue with that squeaky noise that I THOUGHT was coming from the rear seat but it was actually coming from the front windshield! It’s that auto stop/ lane assist sensor underneath the rear view mirror. If anyone figures out a solution let me know! Great video guys!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

No way! We never would have guessed that. Thanks for sharing 🤘

[@terrencejones9817]

I like this truck. But it really needs an Z71 Trailboss version. Like the 1500 has the custom Trailboss and LT. Ive got an LT Trailboss, LED head/fog lamps, heated seats and steering wheel. Ive got 80k on my Trailboss, if i ever downsize I'll need to get the Canyon AT4 instead. I want a little bit of luxuries.

[@stevep5470]

ZR2 is what you’re looking for.

[@terrencejones9817]

@@stevep5470 nope. Towing capacity too low.

[@gregslaven813]

I bought a 2024 two months ago. Love the truck. I do agree with the 'cheapness' of the interior, but I'm a simple kinda guy! I also hate the owner's manual. It is worthless!!!!!!!!! It doesn't give me the info I want to know about my truck!!!!! Fuel capacity,,,,light bulb options...etc!!!! I also don't like the fact that the entire trim package is blacked out but the COLORADO badges are black. I changed mine to back and I also added the black CHEVROLET letters to the tailgate! My truck is Radiant Red and those black letters stand out and look awesome!!!!! Game changer in the aesthetics area!!!! Also tinted the front door windows this week as well as added a 'brow' on the windshield. Kept it legal by my states's laws. Looks awesome!!!! Nerf bars, bed liner, and tonneau cover to come!!!!

[@dayv4630]

The interior is probably the number one complaint, but I came from a 3rd gen tacoma - so the interior in my Trail Boss is basically luxurious to me.

[@jimmycline4778]

My New Colorado TB came with 20s I don’t like 20s I bought some new off the truck 2023 black ZR2 Silverado 18inch wheels , they look bigger than those 18s on that blue truck I don’t know how much bigger!

[@stevep5470]

I have the trail boss. I can’t wait to run her at my Texas Country Ranch! That’s the main reason I got it!

[@gosh140]

I bought the same truck and love it

[@PoishPrince]

I looked at purchasing one about 2 months ago I could not believe how cheap it was inside I'm so glad I did not order one if did order one most things that come standard on vehicles that truck you had to order like cruise control for crying out loud

[@srf6161]

Just got a gray trail boss on Thursday.....👍🏻👍🏻

[@rayland8553]

Why no sunroof on the Boss? Come on GM…..

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

I've had mine two weeks now and as disgusted with GM as I am with the cheap interior, the aftermarket will provide... in time.

[@ezpz4659]

Who does 0-60 tests in a pickup truck? If I want 0-60 ill hop in my 2024 C8 Z07. If I want to tow it to racetracks on a trailer ill hop in my 2024 Colorado.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We do. Thanks for watching!

[@OK-td7oe]

Honest question, why would someone pick this over a Nissan Frontier Pro-4x?

[@chadbrinkley6358]

Because the new frontier was outdated 5 years ago, years before it was released.

[@ApacheRambo]

I bought a Nissan brand new and couldn't get in my driver side door for four months. That's why.

[@paultruesdale7680]

The rear seat is not very comfortable, the Toyotas are worse.

[@RangerRickTV]

I dono, 40k for a truck is expensive.

[@elche1976]

You'll never be getting a truck then. They're only going up.

[@philippelarocque4207]

All that ranting... I think Bryan's just been spoiled too much with press cars over the years! 🤣

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Highly possible!

[@honeyberry4009]

I have the little chirping noise

[@ezpz4659]

lol it's called a bypass valve

[@PoishPrince]

No you can get the canyon at4 with better interior and the same stance

[@paultruesdale7680]

Why build so many different versions of the same truck, with different engine packages, gearboxes. Why not just build one well built vehicle, great interior, good quality materials then just add packages for how the customer will use it. The ZR2 is something special because of the drive train, but the WT? Having bow ties in the headlight housing is not cool, it’s ok. Having halogen headlights at forty grand is shameful and unsafe. Not getting a selectable locking differential is unacceptable when everyone else offers one. G80 is a good locker but it requires wheel spin to activate. Still a nice truck, none of what I have said is a dealbreaker, some good incentives out there for this package.

[@josephbreen9955]

They should have offered a diesel also.

[@PoishPrince]

Bargain is just another word for cheap

[@drayray4009]

That screen will break after warranty runs out I promise you good luck turning on your lights

[@bobbysmith9411]

Lights stay on, and from what Iv seen we’re it’s electronic on most of the truck diagnostic is much easier to fix. Stop hating. Toyota Tacoma will be the same as this

[@drayray4009]

@@bobbysmith9411 good luck hoping the lights will stay on little man

[@bobbysmith9411]

@@drayray4009 good luck with ur engineer degree and thanks for all of your knowledge kid!! Let us know what the next issue will be so I can be sure to worry about that one also! Bahaha clown

[@drayray4009]

@@bobbysmith9411 wow so angry god bless my guy

[@David-cr6fb]

@@drayray4009lol you’re the one coming off angry lil man. And I’m not a Colorado fan

[@chiluco2000]

It was the good old accounting dept. demanding some cheapness to make their spreadsheets look pretty 😕

[@FXIIBeaver]

If you want a 60k Tacoma. Toyota is that way >>

[@paulm6481]

My business has seven Tacos we bought at $35,000 ( two door variety). Landscaping business. The damn things are seriously dependable.

[@paultruesdale7680]

Still no rear vents or legroom.

[@JesseTheCaffeinated]

He’s no wrong though

[@AwesomesMan]

I like the truck a lot. Don’t mind the interior cheapness. But would have liked light colored interior/seat options. Also not a fan of their woman lipgloss pearly color options. Give me solid bright 60s colors. I’d probably go white or yellow with the current colors.

[@shady80s22]

Literally passed on this because of the lack of LED.

[@HMRSMPSN69]

Led bulbs are 54 bucks

[@MakTony]

These new trucks are way too expensive.

[@Logjammer69]

Yeah until the trans goes out and that cel lights up 😂

[@PhantomPhixer1]

I really like this truck but the very cheap interior is a definite deal breaker

[@Logjammer69]

It broke lol typical gm

[@paulm6481]

I like the looks of the truck. But why put that 8-speed transmission with Federal class action lawsuit against it in the new Colorado? GM just does cheap. Sorry I stay away big time unless you want a transmission that will shake and jerk and have hard time downshifting.

[@elche1976]

It's not the same 8 speed. The one in the lawsuit has been revamped per chevy. No issues when it had been tested.... by many.

[@madcratebuilder]

The 2023 has a new 8l80 trans, not a 8l45 that was in the 17-22 models.

[@HMRSMPSN69]

The new tranny is phenomenal. I came from a 22 z71 and this one is night and day different

[@ezpz4659]

i have a 2024 colorado wt with the turbomax. It is so smooth. The engine and trans together is perfect!!!

[@paulm6481]

Optional telescoping wheel, lol. GM does GM, another obvious cost cutting measure. Stay away gang.

[@elche1976]

Telescoping steering wheel is a creature comfort. If that deters you. You don't want a truck. You want a status symbol or something to feel validated. Go get a soccer mom suv where you can feel 'plush'.

[@paultruesdale7680]

A telescoping steering wheel is not exotic. It’s about ergonomics.

[@PoishPrince]

That fucking truck is cheap how could GM even sell that I guess that's why I don't buy GM