2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss: Deep Dive Review

[@gregslaven813]

I have a 2024 Trail Boss. LOVE THE TRUCK!!! Mine is Radiant Red...the first thing I did was change the Colorado badging. This truck comes with everything blacked out...except the badging. I changed mine to black and put the black CHEVROLET lettering on the tailgate. In my opinion it is a game changer as far as the look goes! I can't attest to the leg room in the back seat as I will never sit there, but I'm 6'1 and there is little leg room for anybody when I'm driving. That being said, this also the first vehicle that I have owned that I didn't need the seat all the way back. In fact, the first thing I do when I get into drive a vehicle is to put the seat all the way back. In this truck I actually had to move the seat forward! I took my truck on a 1300 mile trip last month. It performed flawlessly!!!! North to South and back and driving around OKC I averaged 20mpg!!!! My only real gripes about this truck is the fact that the steering wheel isn't telescopic, and the fact that I continually get a message on my infotainment screen that says, "This application requires a subscription." I ain't subscribin' to shit!!!!! LOL!!!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@gregslaven813 love it! Thanks for the excellent info. Glad you are loving it

[@Kookaburra4509]

Looks great. I like the price. Too bad you couldn’t get a 6’ bed.

[@robertedwards3822]

Proud owner of a 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2. I love love love my truck. For the money you can buy a leftover 24ZR2 for a couple thousand more than a 2025 trail boss. I only paid 43,000 after incentives for my ZR2!

[@Jason-Samko]

@robertedwards3822 this one is actually Tina's! So i get the best of both worlds. My gladiator and her with the zr2. Then when I dump the gladiator in a year or 2 if I don't find something else I want i will take over the zr2 and she can get something new again

[@honda116969]

Yeah there's a lot to love if you got a ZR2 for 43k 😂

[@RossMalagarie]

DUDE now you got me thinking. I wanted to get a Colorado Trail Boss but now with the new old stock, (2024 leftovers) many dealers are advertising up to $7K off MSRP so yeah I may try to get a old stock ZR2 for the price of a TB when I am ready to get one. The TB MSRP i have specced is $42,340 and the MSRP of a base ZR2 is $48K so yeah if I can get a new ZR2 for $43K I may have to get one too.

[@DrunkenChewbacca]

More torque than my 2020 V8 Tundra. Insane. I'm a toyota fan boy but Chevy knocked it out of the park with this truck

[@Jason-Samko]

@@DrunkenChewbacca sure is an amazing truck

[@honda116969]

@@DrunkenChewbacca your tundra is on a whole different level than that truck! Change your oil, fluids, belts & hoses shit like that thing will last 300k... That new truck will probably start taking a 💩 @ 120K lol

[@PrepperDawg]

Love this truck. Mean look, great stance and good bang for the buck 👌

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@johnstrand2247]

I really like my Colorado Trailboss. Looked for a midsized truck for several years and the Colorado is the only one that showed up on a lot anywhere near me. No Fords and only used Frontiers in all that time. The transmission and engine are mated very nicely. Driving to town gets me over 21mpg and driving back gets me an amazing 26mpg by the on board computer. That is superior to the raised Subaru Outback that I traded in.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@johnstrand2247 outstanding truck

[@eugeneNOstoner]

After seeing that Trail Boss, I started thinking about maybe trading in my Frontier, then you completely lost me when you said cylinder deactivation, lol. I had no idea they put that garbage on the midsized trucks too🤦‍♂️. Besides that, it’s a really nice truck. You’ve really got me interested and enlightened me on these, never even considered them before.

[@Jason-Samko]

Cylinder deactivate and active fuel management is just the beginning now. In a year or 2 all trucks will have to have it plus gas particulate filters and more destructive bs

[@eugeneNOstoner]

@ Honestly, Its really infuriating.

[@TheLostSquadron]

I have a 23 Trail Boss, and this concerned me as well because of what a nightmare the GM 5.3 is with cylinder deactivation. If you watch the videos explaining the features of the 2.7, it shows the setup is mechanical instead of hydraulic like the 5.3... It was designed with it instead having it added. I still only have about 10,000 miles so it's too soon to say, but I'm feeling like this engine is the real deal since it was a clean sheet design with turbocharging and all this other stuff considered from the start.

[@jwferreira]

Love your videos Jason, been watching for a few weeks now. Saw one of your earlier videos from last year comparing all of the midsize trucks and how you mentioned you would get a Trail Boss if not for your Gladiator. I have a 90lb black german shepherd and am looking to do more off roading and camping with him, I think the functional and easy to clean trail boss is the perfect fit. Only feature I want in it is the heated seats for winter snowboarding trips - besides that I consider it a great package!

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep the trailboss is absolutely outstanding

[@UtahNick71]

Looking forward to the ZR2 video. It's between the ZR2 or Gladiator Mojave for me.

[@Jason-Samko]

@UtahNick71 both are amazing. Fortunately i don't have to choose. This truck is my wife's! I still have my gladiator

[@edgardiaz5387]

I have that same one full load for a 23 love the truck but I have had many issues with it overnight system that killed my battery and a bad fuel injector.

[@jedwin4816]

I bought a '24 TB a few months ago. Decent truck overall. Plenty of power and the 8-speed trans works well despite its bad reputation. Things I dont like: engine sounds terrible, hate having to push the stop/start button all the time, I dislike most of the gauges are hidden in the menu, hate the sun visors that dont slide back like most every other car has.

[@Jason-Samko]

Good Info. Thank you

[@billcookson413]

I have a 2024 Z71 Colorado. It’s a really nice truck and drives great.

[@gregjoubert5118]

How do you like the interior quality and overall fit and finish? It's been the main gripes I have read about on forums. I am very interested in a ZR2.

[@billcookson413]

@ seats might be firm for some, but I find them comfy and supportive in right places. Wish there was a 12v charger by the usb charger. It’s in the center box instead.

[@gregjoubert5118]

@@billcookson413 Thanks for the info I appreciate it. Hope your truck treats you well. Best.

[@Jason-Samko]

@billcookson413 just bought tina a 24 colorado zr2. She loves it!

[@gregjoubert5118]

@@Jason-Samko Looking forward to your video on it!

[@douglassmith455]

My 2024 AT 4 clunks, pops, and clanks from the rear and passenger side. Dealer says it all fine. Headlights flicker, the engine, although powerful, gets loud real quick and it's not refined at all. Horrible fuel mileage... All sorts of electronic quirks and issues... Trading this in next year for sure.

[@erickisel8668]

Thank you for showing payload sticker, nobody else does it!

[@Jason-Samko]

Thanks. I got yelled at for not doing it and now always try ro remember too

[@timnewton8308]

Incandescent housings are not designed for use with LED bulbs. The light output will splatter and seem brighter, but you will not have the cut-off that LED housings will have. This is why many people hate drivers with LED headlights.

[@Jason-Samko]

Disagree. I have ran aftermarket led bulbs in 5 trucks now. Never once been flashed. I think that whole housing bs was made up by people on forums that wanted justification for spending monet on the led factory package. A housing reflects light. A bulb makes light.

[@JamesZlamal]

My biggest complaint of my colorodo is that the heater, vent,air conditioner buttons should have been bigger and easier to read,like the start stop etc. buttons

[@AndrewN-y1m]

Got a 24 Trailboss. First non-Toyota in 20+ years. Fantastic truck for the price.

[@aKjohn8798]

You are going to regret that in 4 years hahahahaha

[@Jason-Samko]

@@AndrewN-y1m outstanding! Such an amazing truck

[@AndrewN-y1m]

@ we shall see!!

[@Holden-McGroin]

29k on my ‘24 Canyon now. Has a small intermittent leak at the upper radiator hose connection, but otherwise the truck has been flawless. I absolutely love the powertrain.

[@Jason-Samko]

Perfect

[@patrickempty]

Yeah, it looks like the trail boss is going to be my next truck, I'm not in the financial situation where I would be taking a brand new truck somewhere where I would need the more serious off road stuff the ZR2 has.

[@Jason-Samko]

Trailboss is amazing

[@erickisel8668]

Would love to buy the sister to this truck; Canyon AT4. GM has a solid truck here.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@erickisel8668 the canyons are super sexy

[@redbird444]

Got my '24 Trail Boss for $33K with a $42K sticker. Agreed, you just can't beat it for what you get.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@redbird444 outstanding

[@davidporter7051]

I agree the Colorado is a great purchase

[@Jason-Samko]

@@davidporter7051 sure is an amazing truck. All the colorados are

[@Villani_AV]

I'm 6'3 with a 34 inch inseam and even in my 2009 colorado it's got decent space with my seat where i like it

[@Villani_AV]

I liked the 24 canyon I checked out the other night too

[@montefiveforty1]

Man a small V8 option would be a game changer.

[@brianmola711]

Hopefully Ford also does that and gives us a Ranger Raptor R.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I'm 6'1" not even that tall really. I would not have room to sit behind my self there. lol I have a 22 Tacoma and don't have enough room to sit behind my self AT ALL!. lol love your videos brother keep em coming!

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep mid size definitely lacks in rear seat space. Probably why full size is so popular

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@Jason-Samko I almost went with a Tundra but just couldn't afford it sadly.

[@UtahNick71]

I like the Trail Boss front end better as well. No piano black.

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Like my Gladiator better but the Colorado in that trim would be a second choice. Cool truck, thanks for the review!

[@crafty24]

Love the truck. Looks tough. Fuel economy could be better.

[@spyder000069]

Get the LT instead. The smaller lighter tires is less rotating mass and you will get better mpg. You can still get a LT optioned with the g80 rear locker. You only miss out on the 4wd low in the transfer case. If you really plan to do substantial off roading then trail boss trim or higher. For most who need standard duty, towing, daily driving the LT is probably the better option.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@crafty24 mpgs down a bit do to tire size and the 2 inch lift. Worth it in my opinion

[@tkboxer]

very informative, thanks.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

love the look of the colorado, just dont like the price with the 4 cylinders

[@l3ulldozer]

Only if they ever put out a 6ft bed would I even be remotely interested in giving up my Tacoma

[@UtahNick71]

Well the lights being on the Home Screen is stupid. I've had numerous head units go bad in vehicles, but never had a headlight know fail. Too much Piano black inside and out on ZR2. Mojave is the bette vehicle for me if I decide to get rid of my Wrangler.

[@dswift5074]

There’s a feature on newer vehicles that is “auto” so you never touch the lights. Hope that helps

[@fredsausage8794]

Excellent review, you have me interested need to take one out for a test drive. 😉

[@SansooIan]

It has Appropriate Displacement for the Weight of the Truck. Something Toyota should consider. Toyota had that 2.4Liter in a Damn Toyota Matrix.

[@luissantiago6798]

Nice “Chevy Trail Balls” 😆

[@birdlegs846]

I like the look of 3rd gen coloradoes, thinking of tradeing in my 19 colorado LT and buy a new trailboss. Do all the new colorado's have those plastic fender flares? Im not a fan of fender flares, up here in the salt belt the road salt gets stuck behind the flares and rots the metal away.

[@Jason-Samko]

@birdlegs846 some models do some don't. I don't think the z71 does

[@eugeneNOstoner]

That trail boss price surprised the heel out! That’s relatively a great price! Maybe I can deal with the deactivation nonsense🤔.

[@Jason-Samko]

And it's very common to get a trailboss for mid to upper 30s

[@erickisel8668]

4A is a great feature. Ranger does not offer it until you get to Raptor. It’s one reason I am leaning Canyon.

[@Jason-Samko]

4auto is amazing especially if you live in the snow belt or ice zones

[@keithhunt3437]

Pretty sure u can get it with the lariat package

[@erickisel8668]

@@keithhunt3437 in F-150 yes but not in Ranger

[@keithhunt3437]

@@erickisel8668 aw damn

[@karenhughes401]

Sorry if i missed it Jason was a link placed for the led bulbs from amazon. Also are they durable in that halogen housing ? Thanks watch your videos daily enjoy them greatly.

[@Jason-Samko]

@karenhughes401 didn't supply any links as you will have to look up the bulb size you have in your truck. Then buy an led version on Amazon. I pick what one based on reviews. They are all basically the same. Lasfit makes some great bulbs. I have never had a problem with these aftermarket bulbs. I did have a headlight revolution very expensive led bulbs go out in my 2019 ram but they replaced it immediately

[@MikeR55]

I used Auxito LED for high beam and (yellow) foglights from Amazon. Great reviews. Whiter light and no flashes from oncoming drivers by not changing low beam.

[@JCreole]

That trail boss is bad ass…

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@allensterling2941]

Jason, how much would you expect to save when negotiating for the trailboss…10%, 15%, 20%, or 25%?

[@jamessammann9183]

I.had to pay sticker on my trail boss no many out there

[@chrisfrank8413]

Pretty Basic, but the drivetrain is very nice, esp the 4 auto.

[@jawzzy3]

I got the zr2… thinking I should have bought the trail boss and modded it myself

[@Jason-Samko]

The zr2 is the one I would want

[@jawzzy3]

@ I’m now at peace with my decision 😂 looking forward to your video covering it 🤙

[@Jason-Samko]

@jawzzy3 i just bought a zr2 for my wife today after she watched me review the red one in this video. Both trucks are amazing but the capabilities of the zr2 are outstanding

[@jawzzy3]

@@Jason-Samko agreed, loving mine so far. Getting bites from the mod bug already though.

[@Jason-Samko]

@jawzzy3 that's a deep dark rabbit hole. 😂😂

[@sully1d]

You can get one for the affordable price of $50k in Canada...

[@charliet4165]

5 recalls and had rotors turned by 8 thousand miles but at least it’s a lease so only an issue for 2 more years. 400 a month for junk and yes I can get it fixed for free but my time isn’t. Good luck ! Still dealing with Covid cars 🎉

[@adamnocon9432]

The Colorado Trail Boss is equipped with a 2.7L turbo high-output engine that produces 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.The Nissan Titan (V8) has 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. I'm not buying Trail Boss with turbo 2.7-liter and cylinder deactivation!

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

in your oppinion how long will this engine last?

[@Jason-Samko]

150k with little or no issues.

[@shawnmc7719]

I personally hate the lack of storage in the doors, a small ass cup holder with a tiny shelf??? 😂

[@jayfleegle9455]

I’ve always been a Tacoma guy … but .. both these trucks are pretty Bad Ass !! And there around 12-16k cheaper. In fact I’ll probably go to the dealer down here in Naples Fl this weekend and take a gander!! Tnx for another great video 🤘😎

[@Jason-Samko]

I heard Tampa has some amazing deals on colorados.right now

[@jayfleegle9455]

@ thanks bro !!

[@clintperry799]

These are 4 bangers 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kemangraya2382]

I really don't dig the cylinders deactivation system. Why they they even put that in a 4 banger???

[@na2305]

Question for you, or anyone who has a 2023/2024 Colorado. .Can you make full turns jf 4wd is engaged? Or will it bind?

[@Jason-Samko]

All 4 wheel drive will bind in full lock turns

[@paulcondie2520]

💯💯💯 bind in 4wd at full lock

[@All-Miles-Matter]

Concur

[@tomcarey3457]

just got mine today! Link to those amazon Bulbs? I have thin wrists and I cant get a grip on the outer bulb without removing the entire headlight

[@Jason-Samko]

Congratulations on the truck. For the bulbs you will need to know what size bulb your truck has and then find those on Amazon. Lasfit makes great ones. So does auxbeam, sealight, etc.

[@tomcarey3457]

@@Jason-Samko found another video you can get to them from removing the fender liner easy peasy

[@Jason-Samko]

@tomcarey3457 perfect

[@RocksNRuts4]

lose the turbo chevy!!!! what did u use to cover the bed cross pc?

[@Jason-Samko]

Don't understand the question on cover the bed cross pc. Please give more detail and I will answer it

[@booster8497]

I think I know what Jason is getting next (not a gladiator) 😊

[@Jason-Samko]

I still have the gladiator. Tina is the one who got a new truck😂

[@booster8497]

😊

[@familydad3241]

​@@Jason-SamkoNo more 4runner?

[@Jason-Samko]

@familydad3241 going to be selling thr 4 runner soon

[@rocknrollresignation93]

I still can’t get behind anything GM especially with the Turbo 4. Nissan Frontier is still the superior choice IMO

[@cuzz2895]

Nissan superior?????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rocknrollresignation93]

@ Well the bar is set pretty low when your competition is Garbage Motors

[@cuzz2895]

@@rocknrollresignation93 the fact you are trying to pit a nissan on a pedestal says all i need to know. 😜😜

[@rocknrollresignation93]

@ whatever helps you sleep at night with you cousin, cuzz. GM fanboys are the trailer trash of the automotive world.

[@jessestout9576]

The fact that they have cylinder deactivation on a 4 cyl. And nissan can have a naturally aspirated v6. There's no excuse for this GM.

[@Moco925]

Does anyone if you can turn off the cylinder deactivation?

[@Jason-Samko]

i believe you can with a scan tool

[@franklinstidham9037]

Yeah I think gm needs to fire whichever engineer that said let's put a single speed transfer case in here. I understand why they did it because it's more expensive to replace a two speed transfer case because most people anymore who buys trucks don't read the owners manual were it specifically tells you you have to drive the truck so many miles in 4hi and 4lo every month, but it's stupid doing that, they should allow the owners to choose what they are planning to use the truck for and able to pick the transfer case in all models except for hd trucks no matter if it's just a Colorado or Silverado wt, lt, custom they should be allowed to choose and they also should be allowed to choose the rear end gear ratio is liked it when we were able to before and the ZR2 should come standard with either the 3.73 or 4.10 gears with a 4 to 1 transfer case standard then they would really be a awesome truck. The hd trucks should come standard with the 3.73 and 4.10 gears like they used to and people were also allowed to choose which one they wanted

[@Jason-Samko]

@franklinstidham9037 agree. But the trailboss does have the 2 speed transfer case. It's the wt and Lt that come standard with the single speed.

[@JPE_DRAEB]

How much is the ZR2????

[@Jason-Samko]

@@JPE_DRAEB 53k for this loaded up red one

[@JPE_DRAEB]

@ Thanks I live in Texas and I never see them on the lot!

[@pennyhelga]

Nissan frontier sv 4x4 na V6 300 hp 41 grand

[@Oneproblemme101]

2.7t no thanks 😂 gm has literally never made a reliable turbo anything. This truck will never see 100,000 if you use it like a truck!

[@rickdalie]

Government motors disposable truck...how can you call this recall on wheels reliable???????

[@Jason-Samko]

Just like I just did

[@rubenceniceros9240]

Build date month 05-06 2024 are bad they all have issues stay away I’m going threw a buy back now

[@marklagace5728]

The transmission takes too long to shift gears.

[@Jason-Samko]

@marklagace5728 been driving a new zr2 for 2 days and 600 miles. Never once ever paid any attention to trans shift. So it's not bothering me at all if it does. Works just fine

[@KevinEdge81]

Such a cool little truck. And I totally agree, if offers just enough of what you need for a decent price (in todays market). Without actually test driving one, I still think it’d be my choice for a midsize truck!

[@Jason-Samko]

Definitely test drive. But I love thos truck and the motor

[@KevinEdge81]

@ they don’t seem to last long on dealer lots, around here in New England!

[@sean1anders]

If I could get heated seats and a heated steering wheel in the TB I'd be all over it.

[@Jason-Samko]

might be able to in 2025. I know they added more options in 2025

[@gdj8013]

No tow hitch come on that’s ridiculous on a $40k truck. Otherwise I do like the truck.

[@Jason-Samko]

Shocking how many trucks don't have a hitch these days

[@erickisel8668]

No cruise control on that truck it seems…

[@Jason-Samko]

Thought it did on the window sticker. But did not go back and check

[@MikeR55]

That was Andre's complaint about his new Trail Boss on TFL Truck.. youtube channel. He overlooked it and just expected it had cruise. It is an extra cost option though. I agree with Andre, it should just come with cruise on this higher spec model.

[@greensandbeansgaming1358]

turbo no thanks

[@georgeversluis8442]

I got a tacoma trd sport, my neighbor bought the zr2 He loves my truck

[@Holden-McGroin]

What does he love most, the inferior suspension/ride, the lack of power, or the open differentials?

[@cuzz2895]

😂😂😂😂. Zr2 is far superior

[@MikeR55]

@@Holden-McGroin He likes that the Tacoma is built in Mexico and the factory workers are paid 2 bucks an hour. And yet the Tacoma is the most expensive mid size truck.🤣

[@letbearplay4248]

Where do you think half of GM parts and components come from? I’ll give you a hint MEXICO.

[@cuzz2895]

@@letbearplay4248 where do all the parts come from causing all the transmission failures on the Tacomas?

[@maxxbenzz7842]

They look cool but all the issues they are having is ridiculous. All truck makers, including Toyota. Nissans suck, forget Ram, Ford 8 million recalls. Wtf is up with quality? Prices go through the roof and quality through the floor

[@Excel812]

basdson samko

[@wamps3370]

Sorry, nothing but headaches for anything GM these days. Keep your 4Runner...

[@Jason-Samko]

cant wait to get rid of the 4 runner. loving the new zr2

[@erickisel8668]

No light switch… have to use screen. Not a fan of that.

[@Jason-Samko]

@erickisel8668 i have never touched the light switch on a auto light vehicle ever. Put it in auto and never look back

[@erickisel8668]

@Jason-Samko I understand. I just worry if screen breaks. I can get passed it. Won't be a deal breaker.

[@MikeR55]

@@erickisel8668 If the screen fails, the headlights will remain on Auto.

[@cowboynic66]

GMC canyon > Chevy Colorado

[@G-reg100]

But is so tiny...

[@ItsMe-zr7jb]

All crap under the hood. Wait, trump might help fix our trucks 🤞

[@aKjohn8798]

Literally over priced garbage. Unbelievable

[@CTG711]

Not a fan of these at all. No grab handle on the driver side kills it for me. The quality of materials on these are so cheap and the screens look like shit. Electronic parking brake? lol. 4cyl? No thanks.

[@garysarratt1]

A grab handle? You’re either a liar, a punanny, or just a GM hater🤣🤣

[@stevenwilkes9373]

Much better than the Toyota they have lost the mid size truck wars

[@robertsn6584]

Grab the steering wheel

[@daveallen7767]

Bed too short, no go for me. No headlight switch either

[@dustinrobinson5086]

I think the Frontier is the only mid size with a good ol fashion 6 cylinder N/A engine. 310 horsepower too.

[@Ryan-yi5ro]

Complete junk.

[@carlmay3396]

you lost me at cylinder deactivation. NO WAY!!!

[@briandevoe730]

Junk