Best & Worst of the Chevy Colorado ZR2 From the Owner - Battling Through Thick Mud! | Truck Life

[@masonwilkes7000]

That dudes awesome. He's literally every guy that watches TFL and Truck King. Great story and video!

[@MrIpjrobson]

Yeah totally. I feel like I am in his shoes before buying a truck

[@MrPolycount]

That is going to be me next year.

[@spottedcat9316]

@@MrPolycount whatd you get whatd you get

[@scotw67]

Truck King has got to be one of THE BEST truck review channels. These guys tell it like it is and don’t seem like used car salesmen like on so many other channels. Plus, I like to see the father & son having fun together. 👍🏻

[@charlesnickell7257]

I agree 100 percent

[@culinarycaravan]

Agree 200%

[@robertryan7204]

Very much so and do not have the silly theatrics search you get on a specific well-known channel

[@sierravortec2494]

This is like me, always building trucks on the manufacturer’s sites. And every day I realize I can’t afford what I’m building

[@Moonless6491]

Just accept it and look for a nice old truck instead. I watch these videos to keep up with the times, but I couldn't even afford a 10 year old truck. I can afford a 15-20 year old truck. It'll drive you nuts to look at the newer ones. Don't go into debt, it'll be a worse decision. It sucks, I know.

[@darrellsingleton5933]

I was doing the same and then I realized I should go ahead and get a truck a few years older. I’ve never owned a truck, but I want to do some light off-roading and I won’t be towing much so I’m going with a midsize

[@Mozuf]

Literally been doing that for about a year now lol

[@jelv.4142]

... Makes me sad at the end of the day of doing the same 😂🤔

[@stake6957]

Same and same. This is alot of us lately. The price on these new trucks is outrageous

[@crsantin]

Great truck and it’s great to see regular dudes with limited experience out there having fun. He did fine.

[@lolotus4borderless]

Truly my Favorite, a few dudes and a truck, real no BS getting in the thick of it, experiencing the good bad and ugly with guys that really know their stuff…Exactly what normal shoppers want from a truck channel. BRAVO!

[@davidtadlock2238]

What’s cool is you know how much this dude appreciates his truck, most of us can relate to the daydreaming haha! I’m appreciate the hell out of my 2015 ecoboost fx4 I got a couple months ago. Awesome truck man!

[@tallll70]

I'm from Europe and totally got hooked on truck world here in US, It's nice variety of experience from pushrod engines to Coyotes dohc, even the V6 dohcs from Ford and Pentastar are fun in different way, i like my 2nd Ram and F150 work truck i use drives like Explorer with it's 3.9

[@sierravortec2494]

I love these videos, real people with real trucks.

[@richardguse3410]

Mikes a great guy and really did all of us a service in this video!

[@scotw67]

Great clip. I just got a 2021 ZR2 and am loving it so far.

[@rondail5675]

Thanks Michael for sharing. I enjoy hearing real life stories.

[@rickernsberger3664]

Excellent video! Like Mike Ive been You Tube window shopping for months.... ZR2 seems to be the way to go. No Frame issues, no lifter issues, front and rear locking diffs. I'm surprised this truck isnt more popular on the media channels.

[@tinyredgiant9915]

Thanks for sharing your ride and thoughts with us Mike! Great video Truck King!

[@gongsu]

My favorite video on the channel so far. Genuine reviewing from regular customers.

[@brokenmedic9133]

Only cargo I carry is my wheelchair so my truck is a 2013 Nissan Armada. I absolutely ADORE that vehicle. The fully selectable 4x4 and car like driving of the vehicle is absolutely amazing! I live in Florida so the drives on the beach are effortless and I even take her into the woods for mudding from time to time. It has 148,000 miles now and still runs and sounds like new. If you keep your fluids changed you will never have a problem. I hope this is helpful to anyone wanting to buy one but was hesitant. Make sure to save up your gas money tho🤷

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

I hope that you enjoy it for many many years. I love that truck💜

[@lesterlgraham]

I just bought a 2021 ZR2. I had a Colorado WT, but almost got bogged down in northern Michigan with my wife who'd recently had open heart surgery. I decided right then and there I needed an upgrade. Planning to hit that same trail this fall (without my wife) and expecting the ZR2 to cruise right through the worst of it.

[@greym6436]

Absolutely cool interview and walk-around w/ Mike and his Zr2!

[@septuzwillz5936]

I absolutely love my ZR2 I've had mine for 3 years now and only way I'd get ride of it is for another ZR2.i love just like the first day I bought it new.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Cool video, both the owner experience and the driving. Love these types of videos. Lesson learned, once you start spinning, stop. Get 'er rocking back and forth.

[@hankuhrig765]

I just got a 2017 zr2 in the deep woods green and I love it. I had no idea how many off-road options it has and with a smaller truck the 308hp V6 has plenty of power and it drives down the road like a car on blacktop. love it

[@texasboy2005]

This gentleman brought up many good points that GM should have done to make this truck a home run. I hope GM is listing to owners' feedback like his.

[@TruckKing]

We know they are - they tell us every time we are on events together.

[@texasboy2005]

@@TruckKing I appreciate the reply. I enjoy your channel very much. 😃

[@ivaniuk123]

I can't believe that it took Chevy till 2023/23 to include standard features and upgrade the headlights. Also move the rear shocks to the outside. Though the vehicle is still very capable.

[@christopherdouglas8471]

Nice job guys. I think this segment has real potential. And, gotta love the ZR2!

[@user-nc7vf3oy6p]

Never doubt the zr2...doubt the tires .

[@septuzwillz5936]

Amen.ive watched every truck even full size go up agents the zr2 and watched it whip them all when it gets tough the front lockers make a HUGH difference. Only one that can is the rapter..

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Great job Mike, Steve and Dad did pretty good also. Thanks men.

[@TruckKing]

Our pleasure!

[@1964rmcc]

I am a muscles car guy never even thought about a truck or suv I at one point said I would not buy one but my first SUV was a 87 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD it was great in the snow,than a Envoy again great in the snow never wanted a pickup but I really think that if I am in the market to replace my TBSS this would be different and lots of fun thanks for sharing your experience I've seen one or two of these and this they look great and now I know just how awesome they are very nice truck and that Orange colors great!!!!

[@aaroncooper8821]

I too lucked into a slightly used 2019 zr2 that the previous owner had just put 33in km3's on. Spot on reveiw. I love these trucks, smiple and capable. Just get some fluid film on that chassis rust before it spreds.

[@jonnyspeed]

I own a '18 Z71. My biggest complaint is the storage bin under the rear seat. As a dog owner of an 80lb Shephard I find the truck almost impossible to take my dog in. If you fold the seat down, it's too high for him to jump up on. Flip up the lower seat and there is no space because the storage bin takes it all and the floor is too small. Hate to say it, but the Honda Ridgeline has a FAR more useable passenger/dog space. We have a Wrangler Unlimited Willy's as well, so we use that for the dog. It just blows my mind that so many trucks DON'T have flat cargo/dog areas in the rear. Our next truck WILL have a spacious flat cargo area in the rear. I'm waiting to see what the rear situation is on the 2023 models. That will tell me if I need to move up to a full-size truck next.

[@chrisfiberoptics9739]

I had an 05' Tacoma and the back seats fold down like a table with lots of great storage space. The ZR2 is an amazing truck but the back seat is probably the worst of any truck.

[@vinmangt]

Great interview. Mike was very forthcoming.

[@jelv.4142]

Awesome take, Owner input/review. Fun trail.

[@northerntoyota7584]

Great video series guys. Those lockers definitely help! The midsize segment is heating up, can’t wait for the new frontier pro 4x

[@charlesnickell7257]

This truck is exactly 💯 what I am getting color the tires and I would love to bring my truck but I live in washington state and don't think I can get to go through Canada

[@ddddsd20]

If the owners watching, I love the color, and the door storage is useless as he said, also take care of the shocks, you’re gonna need a bank loan to replace them. Very nice truck!

[@austinpetersen1821]

Super cool truck. Nice to see realistic people and trucks! Good job with the interview and driving

[@glennschultz7685]

I have a Colorado Redline 2021 and I really like it. With the trailering package it comes with automatic locking rear diff. I really like the ZR2 but for me I just need to get through the snow it is unlikely I will ever be off road. I think the Colorado is one of the better mid sized trucks out there and it is body on frame (like Tacos) but I think it is better execution of BOF than Taco and Ridgeline is unibody so it is not really a truck more of a cross over. As far as interior is concerned its a Chevy - really that is like their trademark cheap plastic interior but the power train is really hard to beat. Nice truck and good job getting out of the mud...

[@coryernewein]

Truck life...indeed! My Tundra at 300,000+km just killed the alternator. Who knew a brand new one was 9 bills plus install. I went the rebuilt road and struggled for hours on my back in the driveway lmao. That still was $470 plus $70 for the core. Welcome to living in the sticks. (Haliburton county)

[@PWlangford1]

My sister lives up there ha ha.

[@B86432]

good job mike !!! served the zr2 community well

[@steventrudeau4955]

I own a trail boss since 2 months but when i watch the zr2 "trailmods" i would love to enjoy it also in the trail! Great looking truck for sure!

[@madcratebuilder]

Pretty good on OEM tires. 33-35 MT's would be different.

[@thescramble4309]

Yup , some Toyo MTs and it would have easily made it through the trail.

[@dalephillips8250]

You can tell that guy is so happy with getting a new truck.

[@TheRnwood]

Mike knocked it outta the park! Beautiful truck and I enjoyed the video!

[@keithnewby5259]

I would be interested to hear how the truck is holding up. Is Mike in the comments or is there a way to hear from him? I would like to know if there have been any mechanical issues, recalls, etc?

[@gregnavarra7062]

Manual rear windows were fine when we were buying single cab trucks. Seems GM’s window engineers were asleep at the wheel or they all have really long right arms!

[@tallll70]

I do have feeling like they designing things at launch break sometimes

[@bwbounds]

one of your most entertaining videos. it was blast watching you guys getting stuck and then making It out. both of you guys so comfortable on video. well done

[@TruckKing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fdmackey3666]

I think I'll stick with my '05 five cylinder 4X4 Z71 Colorado "beater" for that sort of thing. I DID enjoy this video though. Maybe in 2028 or so I'll look at purchasing a high mileage ZR2 for my next "beater".

[@yermoffroad]

Oh the pre/early covid days where there where deals to be had

[@MrSujano]

Haha amazing video! Informative, suspenseful and entertaining!

[@TruckKing]

Thanks! 😃

[@andrewjv14]

I ride with the gangsta lean in my seat too lol but not recommended when offroading/racing

[@bugsgrass]

He got it dirty. Just like Mike I have gone through a ton of videos and I seem to be settling on a Colorado. I’m not ready to pull the trigger but soon. Struggling between Z71 and ZR2.I have a Boat and currently I pull up with the town and country. However I would like something that has more towing capacity for a potential small camper in the future. I know the CR two has reduced towing capability but still more than the town and country. Great video.

[@zacharygoeden1282]

Can’t wait for next gen Colorado/Canyon

[@ryandayman3257]

Shout out to truck king gang. I’ve got a 2018 extended cab Chevy Zr2 watch a lot of your guys videos on it and definitely pulled the trigger 4 years ago. Keep up the great information

[@TruckKing]

Appreciate that

[@SeekanDestroy03]

I love my ZR2 but that plug-in pedal sucks when your stuck in the mud. Makes it tough to get that quick throttle response when rocking it back and forth.

[@swathdiver489]

When them Goodyear tires wear out, get some KO2s, mud doesn't stick in the treads.

[@jyoung188]

Such a great series! I love how the guys get to hit your trails, wish I lived near by to bring my Tacoma by! Would be quite the trip from nor cal though.

[@septuzwillz5936]

Watched a few toys but they have rough time keeping up with the cal when it gets real rough..

[@dannyg5636]

Love the truck, love that color but hate hearing GM still can't get minor things sorted out. When I had 1st gen Colorado that third brake light leaked twice under warranty.

[@jamesmosley7794]

I have the 2020 ZR2 Colorado and I would like my tail gate to be manual lock instead of power. To me it would be safer and secure.

[@AP-jl2lv]

careful at 12:30 if wearing headphones, ear destruction

[@MrJons420]

These gm midsizers are awesome! Great video

[@TruckKing]

Thanks!

[@ryank9910]

That looks fun!

[@178Mech]

"Didn't get enough snow this winter." First winter for us in southern Oklahoma that I remember having snow for almost a full week on the roads and such cold weather for so long. Will say nice truck, trying to decide between the or a tacoma.

[@septuzwillz5936]

If ur gonna climb or seriously mud better get the ZR2.only one better be the rapter but it's big..

[@montechie]

lol, "no curb is safe". That was me when I bought my first Wrangler. What was that little bump?

[@markflaugh2293]

Nice to see average owners out “testing their trucks” on the channel. Great segment guys!

[@martyfield694]

Dad was taking one for the team out in the thick of the skeeters

[@matthewhunte1450]

About the tailgate. Its safer the way it is because if the cabin is broken into the trey cannot be accessed

[@davidcarter6807]

I've seen a few of these in action now. Very capable machines. Would love to try the hawk back there in the mud.

[@bradbiggums7399]

good video enjoy watching you guys!

[@1984twofourfive]

As far as noise goes, I found the duratracs fell off a cliff after about 35k miles, they just got super noisy to the point I changed them out purely because of noise, even though the tread depth was still good.

[@tallll70]

It's pretty funny how all 3 have sometimes exactly same issues, My Ram 3th break light water leak, also water drain in passenger front door plugged not draining and i've seen F150 owner on YT had same in driver door ... how the heck they manage to have same failures on completely different vehicles

[@mohnster4000]

Awesome video 👍

[@axkevin]

this aint even scripted

[@vertsk8er419]

that's a good thing. i'll take improvised and natural over rehearsed and scripted any day!

[@willwhatru7]

Mighty ZR2💥💥💥👍🏾💪🏾

[@wesshepard]

Great video guys!

[@joecanis484]

Michael, you were able to make it through the muck because Steve gave you extra ballast to improve tire grip. With you sitting next to Steve, the comparison demonstrated just how big a man Steve is. 😁

[@ThorQuest]

I'm glad he made it through the mud. I just bought a '22 ZR2 3 months ago but haven't taken it off the road yet. I wanted a '23 but couldn't wait and I heard some not so good things about the 4cly so glad I got this one. No issues with it yet knock on wood. I need to have you show me how to set the 4 wheel/axle locks in case I ever need it but kind of hesitant to mess with. Also looking for a soft top convertible bed cover if you know of any. Thanks!

[@chrisfiberoptics9739]

Never lock diffs on the pavement. The truck will not allow you to go into front diff lock unless you are in low 4wd. I tend to unlock diffs after I get through the tuff driving but just remember to unlock diffs before getting back on pavement. Lower pressure on tires will also help.

[@aaronp5134]

Just traded in my 2018 ZR2 babymax (38k miles) for a 2021 Ecodiesel Gladiator (3k miles). Would love to give you guys a comparison on the two after a few more miles!

[@TruckKing]

We'd like to hear it. You know where to find us. Thanks

[@dansherwood9851]

Already know the eco diesel sucks, ur let’s hear ur comparo..

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

As you should know by now that Colorado ZR2 is one of my dream trucks 🛻 at least one that isn’t now 70k plus like the Raptor and TRX. I have wanted one since they came onto the Chevy dealership that I was working at in 16. That Crush 🍊 color is definitely wearing on me. I wish that they still had a green like the Olive 🫒 Metallic they had in 18. I also like the Kinetic Blue and Satin Steel color also. Great driving and overview of your truck Mike. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with your ZR2. I am actually looking into getting a truck 🛻 this year to replace my 13 Chevy Cruze with 155k miles. I prefer a mid size truck 🛻 for maneuverability and parkability. Plus going from a car to a full size would definitely take some getting use to. But now that I have a wife and a stepson and God willing another kid in the future I might be better off with a full size. I definitely will bring my wife and a car seat when looking at mid size trucks 🛻 to see how they fit, etc…

[@johnoberle9750]

Love this review. Colorado is something on my next truck list. I do have pause with the valve train in the 3.6l. I have the Ford 5.4 3v right now that so far been good. But these engines do make me worry about timing chains .

[@Do-UR-Research2749]

I owned a 2019 ZR2 Diesel for two years and 30k miles. I loved the ride, MPG, off-road capability, front locker and some of the tech stuff. But it was unreliable, constantly in the shop for warranty repair, left me stranded 600 miles from home for two weeks waiting on parts. Had emissions system issues, sensor going bad, torque converter issue, transmission issue,, heater coil blew, the EGR had to be replaced and so on. Turned me off to GM products. However in March of 2021. I got lucky and the dealer gave me almost exactly what I paid for it in a trade in.

[@tda024]

Just out of curiosity, what did you end up replacing it with?

[@Do-UR-Research2749]

@@tda024 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO with a M/T in Magnetic Grey Metalic. Love it so far. Do miss the MPGs of the ZR2 though, especially with current fuel prices. (FJB)

[@SilverWolf25]

I had a 2018 regular Chevy Colorado 4x4 and I really liked it. I was very disappointed though when the transmission started going out at 36k miles and GM wouldn’t do anything about it because it wasn’t throwing any codes or warning lights. “ We are unable to duplicate the condition you are experiencing” was all I got out of them. I traded it in for a 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 and I’ve been very happy ever since.

[@damitbobby6677]

So they don't test drive vehicles? 🤔

[@septuzwillz5936]

Colorado and ZR2 two different trucks..I so hate it that they put Colorado on it cuz they are different..

[@jaylangenstein9850]

Congrats on the bada$$ truck Mike.

[@mikefoehr235]

That age old question....is Toyota crawl control better or having front/rear lockers?? I love Toyota but dual lockers are hard to beat....so why not have both....crawl and lockers. Good for Mike getting g a good deal on a truck he wanted. I had a Tacoma but for towing and comfort, the Tundra is way better.

[@peterhoma6385]

Crawl control is better than front locker from my 23years of off roading experience , it works up hill , down hill and in reverse can’t beat that. Unless you are only doing rock crawling up steep hills that’s the only time front locker may be better .

[@mikefoehr235]

@@peterhoma6385 I know one issue with front locker is the loss of steering the vehicle. Limited slip is better in that respect.

[@Agent.K.]

New LC300 comes like that. Triple locked, crawl control, terrain modes, etc...

[@septuzwillz5936]

Front and rear lockers win every time.there sevral videos of them showing it..

[@realthing66]

Great video. Been really looking at the 2021, just not a big fan of direct injection yet. Other than that I just love this truck.

[@KayBertoss]

How Canadian is this. Good job guys.

[@aclay4774]

Dudes voice sounds like motor trend on pbs

[@lagoonrd4173]

I like this dudes thinking in graduating into this zr2

[@HadesChaosProductions]

What was the tire pressure if you don't mind? It looks like on highway pressures just basing on the video. Great video by the way! We would have loved to buy a ZR2! Sadly, it's just not available in our country.

[@matchstickman915]

Great job guys!

[@anthonyWeightgainer]

Great Video! Me and my Friends got me recently into the truck scene too this past July. (We went at the Trails up in Northern Ontario by Mattawa). I kind of relate to the owner and i'm glad that the ZR2 got out from that Pit haha. I'm planning to purchase a 2022 ZR2 Hopefully by next year. Which part of trails is this in Ontario btw?

[@TruckKing]

We are in the Kawartha's

[@anthonyWeightgainer]

@@TruckKing thanks for the reply! Love the channel!

[@mittiejackson8421]

Honda Ridgeline is a Honda Accord with a bed on it.🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@daniDEE_tv]

hats a REALreview. great stuff man

[@fivecrosses9040]

No tow out with the tractor. Success.

[@feedrate1]

mike was awesome. As always you are awesome too. loved the video 🤟🤟🤟

[@toasteroverdrive1097]

Looked at one in the showroom couple years ago. It had nice dash layout and locking front and rear diff if I remember rigth. Isn't this a rebranded Isuzu truck with a 5 cylinder engine? Anyway with the disintegrating G5 I drove I was done with GM. Nothing worse than a vehicle you can't have parts. Great video.

[@MrPolycount]

Great video, awesome truck. I can't wait to get mine.

[@JMCretella]

Will the ZR2 Fit into an automatic car wash. Feels like the tires will be too wide for the tunnel track.

[@8thwhonder]

I got a ZR2 and it fits the automatic car wash height and width clearances no problem

[@jedironin380]

Nice review. I did look at a Z71 previously, and had the SAME questions with that silly door panel setup!

[@tomcurran8470]

I wish you Canadians would speak English, LOL. I want to use the ZR2 as a highway driver and an off road farm truck. My 2WD Silverado is sketchy off road. The Colorado Z71 with the Trail Boss package is great too. Greetings from Mayberry, NC.

[@semiauto3148]

Good looking truck!

[@woofman4796]

my silverado z71 does not have a rear window,, it's a 2016,, off road edition, 5.3 v8,, i love my truck

[@vw1610]

great color! congrats