2023 Chevy Colorado Z71: Our Latest Long-Term Test Car | What We Got & Why

[@edmundscars]

Do you think the Colorado’s four-cylinder is the right engine for this truck? Let us know in the comments!

[@pilfjd]

You mention MSRP but you didn't exactly say that is what you paid for the truck. What did you pay?

[@spyder000069]

The engine has already been proven in the full size silverado witheven higher towing capacities. Its a couple of years in without any major catastrophes. While I too would prefer a V6 times are chaning and the numbers this engine puts out are impressive.

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

Pick up truck buyers tend to try to keep them for as long as they can, often 10yrs. A 4-cylinder turbo will not have a high mileage long life before HUGE repairs.

[@PoisonShot20]

I'm with you on that! I'm looking to buy a truck, GM of course, even thought the new generation trucks are great when comes to futures, lots of electronic stuff, but it comes with lots of issues. Engines and trans are not maintenance free during first 60k, many complains from drivers, specially the lifters and the 8 speed trans. Tough to pick a truck to keep, without worrying, not a good thing! ​@@JamesSmith-sw3nk

[@davefornit6235]

Loaded Z71 without sunroof was 46k out the door for me

[@Stevehollywood43]

Ive have this truck in the high output engine and I couldn’t be happier with its performance on AND off road.

[@docholliday7548]

I purchased a 2023 Colorado ZR2 --a joy to drive & highly capable. Regarding the 2.7L I4T, I've had several GM V8s and this engine is impressive. It has nearly the hp as my Suburban 5.3L & more torque; passing is NO problem. Avg >20mpg combined w/ Bridgestone Blizzaks.

[@escorption6284]

Any updates? everything still going well?

[@tammycassell7385]

I have this truck and I love it. I have 10000 miles on it and average 24 mpg. It's beautiful and drives excellent.

[@onenickthomas]

5:38 Canyon owner here; I have the same issue, but it's not what you think. It's actually the phone's fault. I see you have the same iPhone as me. Unfortunately, the camera bump is too big for the phone to lay flat, and as a result (and due to the direct-contact-based Qi standard), it won't charge. My wife's older, non-Pro iPhone (with a thin case) charges every time.

[@jeffr.6375]

I recently had the dealer flash my infotainment system to version #170 and now wireless charging works on my iPhone 15 pro. It also fixed my ACC issues.

[@clintsimone]

Thanks for the comment! Good to know.

[@procheeseburger_2]

@@jeffr.6375 car play is still there?

[@jaredgriffin4761]

I think it’s super cool you guys were able to get John Mulaney to do a review of this truck!

[@jimmycline4778]

1:14 Your actually wrong the Trail Boss is the second most off road focuses truck, the TB has a 3 inch wider stance and two inch lift kit, the Z71 is more luxury focused truck

[@GobSmack-cv6vx]

I heard that there is no physical control to turn on the headlights. What do you think about that?

[@MarkVidal]

love a quick to the point review

[@powertools2375]

Unfortunately that’s the norm because people keep buying them

[@ajabuell]

Bought a z71 in 2022 because of the v 6 no need for premium gas and gets mid 20,s mpg depending on speed. Super happy with truck and goes great in snow.

[@PoisonShot20]

The 22s are my pick, due to the 6cilender engine, not too fun of turbo on trucks, long term keeping it is not too promising. Let's see when it gets over 80k, then we will see how it holds.

[@mdl852394]

These 4 cylinders run on unleaded fuel. And good luck having your v6 that is backed behind a car transmission. The 4 cylinder has a 8l80 and your v6 has a 8l60, so good luck with that

[@joshc606]

This should be the best new mid size truck. I think they played it smart offering different power levels for different needs.

[@kx8960]

I just picked up a blue, loaded w/moonroof ZR2 3 weeks ago. I've driven it on a variety of different surfaces, from local streets to long highway jaunts to 3 days of wheeling in Moab 2 weekends ago. I seem to be averaging about 18.5mpg in everything from offroad to 85 on the highway (with PLENTY of passing power). LOVE it!

[@j.martin4476]

Yeah I'm I'm in the fence between the zr2 and z71.. not sure I'd off road enough to justify the zr2

[@kx8960]

@@j.martin4476 My opinion? Pay the extra for the ZR2. You will NOT regret it. If you have it, and never use it, that's ok, you still get the HO engine and a nice interior. If you get the Z71 and go, man, I wish it had a front locker and the better shocks/suspension...you're f@cked, because you CANNOT do a factory upgrade, the frame is different. If you want to be more Z71 like, you can always buy a second set of wheels and more "street" tires for just running around town or highway trips and you should get a little better MPG with those as well. then when you want to get dirty, put the other tires on.

[@ColJonSquall1]

Isn't he Trail Boss the more Off-road focused trim, before the ZR2? the Z71 is more of a luxury package these days.

[@bryane2857]

The zr2 is the most off road, then trilboas and than z71

[@Big6Duke]

Yes Trail Boss the off-road one. Z71 is the boomer luxury chrome version

[@67wildwolf]

The trail-boss and the ZR2 are the offroad focused ones. The Z71 isn't the more off road one compared to the boss and the ZR2. and GM needs to give the Colorado and Canyon a selectable rear locker instead of the mechanical one they been using since the 60s

[@BradWilson1969]

Almost exactly the way I would spec mine. Same trim, color, and options. Just add the spray in bedliner and it would be identical. Looking forward to the comparisons.

[@Heffelz8]

$48k for a mid-tier midsize pickup. This is insane.

[@bobbywoolard2032]

Absolutely mind boggling.

[@Nick-qx1vf]

@@bobbywoolard2032 Just wait until you spec out a Tacoma with similar options. You're going to lose your mind

[@tuandriverga]

and it broke at 48k miles 😂

[@AB0BA_69]

How is this giant landboat "midsize"?? Modern American trucks are garbage 😂

[@ALMX5DP]

@@AB0BA_69it’s pretty tall but aside from that I’d consider it midsize. Same general size that many European or other world market models are.

[@drivesafefoo]

Loving my Colorado! Actually the same setup you guys got!! And local to the Porsche Experience track as well!

[@krasnaludek298]

The front air dam is easy to remove; would do that on day one. The price is fair for what you get & considering this is near fully loaded. I’m seeing well optioned Z71 locally for $43K to $45K & that’s competitive w/ Ford & Toyota.

[@cheeng1]

I just Bluetooth or wire connect, then just use Siri for messages or just play music from phone. Use google builtin for nav. Good review.

[@Mhosborn]

I'm hoping that your long term test results include things the majority of us would be concerned with, such as: How reliable is the infotainment system? My son in law says his 2023 ZR71 Colorado's infotainment is so glitchy it sucks. My experiences with infotainment systems is that their reliability and performance is best rated only after long term use. How reliable are the safety features like the blind spot indicators? Again, my son in law's truck has blind spot indicators that, in his words, seem to blink on at random times with no cars on either side of him. Is the transmission more reliable than what Ford has been installing in their Ranger mid size truck? I personally know 2 people who had 2019 Rangers, and got rid of them in three years because of ridiculously bad transmission shifting, jerking, and gear hunting. Just my $0.02 worth.

[@TimToesWalters]

The front air-dam probably is removable. In the prior generation, that lip got progressively easier to pop off. I think it was down to 4 fasteners by the end of that model run.

[@paulm6481]

That is a good looking vehicle for sure. I am interested in reliability of your new fleet of midsize trucks.

[@rickmcmhan2296]

I had dealership bodyshop trim my front air dam and looks great and now I don't have to take it off when four wheeling

[@ValentinArzola]

What happened to the Nissan Frontier? Has the most desirable engine in the group. Naturally aspirated V6 no turbo.

[@PoisonShot20]

It rust like a tin can.

[@j.martin4476]

Most desirable engine my ass 🤣 it's lowest in available torque with almost 1000 lbs less towing capacity

[@LukeO-1234]

I had no idea the new ranger was out. There was no launch event that I know of

[@ItsAlive111]

0:09 What year is this? 😅

[@ChrisDavis-ve8ej]

Are you worried about the torque converter in the new 8 speed trans?

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Drives me bonkers that the rear window is manual only, and it would be nice to see a second glovebox or more storage pockets alongside the thigh area. Would also love to see a hybrid version of this that could get 25-30mpg city.

[@Moco925]

Hybrid? If your worried about mpg and hybrid drive a Prius. It's a truck

[@deanmay338]

In the market for a truck at the end of 2024. Leaning midsize over 1/2 ton (base trim lightly optioned). Just subscribed. I wanna see your comparison of the Ranger, Colorado, and Tacoma!!! Frontier, Ridgeline, Gladiator?

[@LuisTorres-fx3gf]

Why they don't pass over 100 miles? I'm having that problem with mine. Other of that, it's a great truck. Hope you can help me with my question. Thanks

[@lloydzufelt7514]

What have you heard about the new Subaru Brat???

[@uchang6115]

How is the space behind the front seats?

[@PoisonShot20]

Very tight, especially if the front passengers have long legs. Baby car seats not much space.

[@TowerHand469]

Can it keep time?

[@chrisb9478]

Does this have the plastic oil pan & plastic drain plug? Or is it the 24 & newer. That is still crazy 😳

[@benhaze1010]

My 1st pic was the new Ranger because of the V6 option but in Canada it is only available on the Raptor starting at over $80k which is a big no-no. Let's hope that GM reliability is better than the horrible Ford's reliability of late; otherwise for the 1st time for me the Tacoma might be the top choice.

[@LookitThisReview]

Midsize trucks are finally getting good?? Dude they've been GREAT since about 2019!

[@benhaze1010]

You will have to elaborate on your statement

[@allandenola5968]

I sure hope this engine is going to be reliable there is already posts on you tube that its got major issues - how do we know if that is fake news

[@adriangonz899]

They should’ve kept the NA V6

[@bradkarm1]

I'm torn on the Z71 trim. Love the interior / exterior upgrades over the way too plain trailboss, but loath the lack of selectable locker and and the lift of the trailboss. The Z71 should have been a "Trail Boss Premium"

[@BradWilson1969]

I think that's kind of what the ZR2 is. It looks like you can still get all of the "luxuries" as on the Z71 except for the tow package. With roughly the same options he mentioned it's about $3k more than this one, though towing drops down to 6000 lbs.

[@shorne1111]

Rear dif is auto-locking on both TrailBoss and Z71. No user control. No front locker on either. Need to jump up to ZR2 for front locker.

[@j.martin4476]

Pretty sure the trailboss just has a level / spacer kit for lift... you can do that on the z71 pretty cheap.

[@maplelodge2]

Why is the Nissan Frontier left out of the comparison?

[@j.martin4476]

Because it's a nissan 🤣

[@brnsuprmn]

Because we already know it sucks and the others are better

[@jnmaher1967]

TFL’s Andre and Nathan both bought midsize trucks. TFL showed that the midsize truck market was a loser buy in comparison to full size and HD.

[@flyguy1889]

You have to turn the wireless charging pad on in the settings

[@PBandJ25]

Isn't this about the same as the GMC Canyon? Nice, nice truck.

[@Dr_Pina]

Yep they’re the same platform it’s the the Canyon is more “luxurious”

[@dayv4630]

OMG you guys installed the mud flaps IN FRONT of the rear tires? Or someone at the dealership did? What was someone thinking? If that's where they're designed to go, just take them off, please.

[@v7nf]

wish theyd make just all mechanical colorado fk all that thech

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

A $40k+ truck without any bedliner is an absolute joke.

[@jnmaher1967]

The 1st thing to beak is your bank account. At this price why not buy full size. A full size offers a useful back seat.

[@thejizzer]

No Gladiator?

[@reflectionsartanddesign209]

Nice looking truck but it costs more than my RAM1500. That's a bummer. My RAM almost gets the same gas mileage as well.

[@pagodad8079]

Almost 50k for a Colorado!? Insane

[@paulm6481]

You should another $2,000 for bedliner amd sidestep and tonneau cover.

[@justme307]

Just restore stock tune before visiting the dealership during warranty period.

[@Chuck41245]

That used to work years ago but most manufacturers have caught on to that. In most newer vehicles the ECU will record that it has been tuned and put back to stock. It will throw a code when the dealer hooks it up to their computer. There's no way to erase the ECU memory and it will void your warranty.

[@alexanderjones8787]

You guys should be getting a GMC Canyon as well because you know those are a midsize truck and maybe you should get the midsize Nissan just to do a proper comparison from the low end to the high-end and you should’ve got a Z 72 instead of a Z 71 because two is better than one

[@mikeboncheck5555]

good luck getting a ford ranger too

[@lucmarquis5822]

I want a v6 !

[@John_B.]

“It’s also the off road focus model” umm no it’s not, the trail boss is.

[@2shoestoo]

Hey guy’s the paint is free go grab you one

[@Torch4Life]

Shoulda got a ZR2 & spray in & sunroof & had a way better experience.

[@charlesnickell7257]

Why does everyone keep skipping the nissan frontiers, and honda ridgelines

[@ItsAlive111]

It’s all fun and games until the warranty expires and you’re left with a domestic turbo four cylinder 😅 What could possibly go wrong

[@frankENZC]

Why not GET the 2024 Z71?

[@hvrden8260]

Add the frontier

[@patrickdufresne8485]

Needs a 4.0L inline 6

[@michaelbury1941]

Z71 is NOT an off road model. It’s the middle ground model. Off road and on road. Trail Boss or ZR2 are the off road. Guys who buy a z71 won’t be removing flaps or dam for the most part

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

I’ll take my 2023 frontier pro4x over all of these. In fact I did.. 🤷‍♂️

[@itzed]

I have the ‘22, last V6. I get 22 MPG. 😂

[@shannonboone3640]

Looks nice, I'll keep my $32,000 Ford Maverick hybrid. 40 mpg

[@derekz8074]

I worked at Chrevy Dealer in sw Missouri in 2023. Everyone at dealership knows that powertrain is poorly engineered junk

[@CC-kr2fs]

Is this thing gold plated? For that money it better be.

[@mikelyon5595]

They all need a V8 option!

[@snipplewiffle]

I got a 2023 canyon at4. The defrost system is terrible. I live in a ski town in Colorado... literally can't drive the truck during snow because the windshield wipers get so badly iced up.

[@chevyracing1080]

$48.5k before TTL for a *Mid-Size truck* is absolutely laughable..

[@derekz8074]

a $50k truck with uncomfortable seats, any takers? nice job gm.

[@joseeduardo4327]

$7k in options and you didn’t get the bed liner

[@TheSlugger76]

One big knock is there’s no light switch

[@tkmoreno2332]

I think I’ll just stick with my 2012 tacoma, it’s a beast!

[@4rr44E]

Still prefer the Nissan Pro-4X.

[@tccycling]

The Z71 is NOT the off road focused model.

[@ChopperChad]

Hahaha these prices. Now way man.

[@JimMedlin-id1rc]

Center consoles continue to get too wide and tall.

[@petron1611]

$50k for a midsize truck 😂 I guess it makes sense if you don’t like your money

[@paulm6481]

Get a Tacoma. Best truck, reliability and resale. Nothing else is close. It is why it is by far the number 1 seller in segment. Chevy and GM are too cheap to even put the ten speed transmission in these trucks. Remember there is aFederal class action lawsuit against the 8-speed, buyer be aware.

[@endlessnameless3996]

Tacoma rattle, squeak, and are assembled by drunks. They also are notorious for driveline vibrations, and are seriously underpowered. How do I know? I owned two of them. Their resale is moot because you pay more for them in the first place, and the dealers are notorious for marking them up. The transmission in the Colorado was resigned, and it's as smooth as butter.

[@JohnDoe-wy1yd]

Taco Bell serves a lot of beef which is a significant contributor to climate change. What's your problem bro?

[@kendallmays3076]

No discussion of rear seat space. Bad review.

[@robp696]

48k and no standard bedliner on the Chevy...!?

[@gd2bking1]

I just dont understand anyone who orders a truck WITHOUT the spray on bedliner.

[@spyder000069]

I feel like Line-X is a better liner and I watched them prep my truck a few years back and the shop did a great job so I would go that route versus having a factory one.

[@gd2bking1]

@@spyder000069 Fair enough.

[@jiggity76]

Why the Hell would you choose that awful color? There's so many other better colors out there. Ridiculous.

[@1BXB]

Seems like a very mediocre truck to me in every way. It does not shine or innovate in anything. GM is falling further and further behind other vehicle manufactures with no-passion no-innovation vehicles, just a few gimmicks here and there.

[@rogerportner7233]

Stupid... Unaffordable... Hard no!

[@jrksoldierx1436]

I don't think i can take this truck review seriously now that he said taylor swift. Like really, get a real man to do the review

[@joshc606]

Oh boy…

[@clintsimone]

I know you were concerned, but don’t worry Taylor sounds awesome on these speakers.

[@EvanL-cj3gu]

Grrrrr I’m a man and I need to see a real man on my phone! You sound ridiculous

[@edmundscars]

You Need to Calm Down, man :/

[@jrksoldierx1436]

@@edmundscars don't tell me what to do

[@farleymusclewhite411]

I had to abandon this video at about minute one. A truck has a bed as it's most important feature. It hauls stuff. If it is built to haul people and has an open trunk out back, it is a car or a bus. These smaller pickups just look like hideous cars with a pathetic "bed" attached, almost as an afterthought. I was actually shopping for a mid-size but I noticed that many brands (all?) don't even offer a single cab truck with a usable bed. The old Tacoma truck and S-10 used to have a 6 1/2 foot bed if I'm not mistaken. What is needed (IMO) is a plain, simple (cheap) single-cab pick-up with a 6 1/2 foot bed. No need for 200+ HP either, just adequate power for the job. Edit: I see that the Colorado can be ordered with a 6' bed but their site doesn't even mention bed size or options. I had to search around.No single-cab apparently. With everything, license, shipping, taxes, insurance etc. $40K+. Not going to happen.

[@petemcfeet28]

Beige?????

[@mikeboncheck5555]

too bad you can't get one....they are all getting refurbished for hail damage!

[@kamotekamote3002]

Bnew and wireless charger already broken😂