Here's Why This Chevy Colorado is Better Than a Toyota Tacoma

Here's Why This Chevy Colorado is a Better Buy Than a Toyota Tacoma, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota vs Chevy. Used Chevy Colorado review. Are Chevys reliable? Does Chevy make good trucks? Is the Chevy Colorado worth buying? Buying a used Chevy truck. Buying a Chevy Colorado. Should I buy a Chevy? Truck buying tips. What type of truck to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@ricardomedina3878]

Review Nissan hardbody please

[@SteveXNYC]

Jcotty

[@arbert....8654p]

Hello Scoty, can you tell me somthing about Toyota avensis 2017 pls?

[@UDOG01]

Nice

[@FloopyNupers]

Why hide the rear plate and not the front

[@tbyers31]

Price yesterday: $3,000. Price after Scotty reviews: $6,000. I have a 2010 Mercury Milan I'm about to sell. Can you do a (favorable) review?

[@PontiusPontiac]

Well... It's basically a Ford Focus, but the Ford Focus is considered a better vehicle in terms of performance. They're not a bad car, but a little underpowered. But hey the good thing is it's a discontinued brand and a collectors item, just like my Pontiac G8, so there are people who would love it. And the fact it is a Sedan with a bit of bang, people will buy it, hell I was looking at buying one with 120k miles on it, but the price was a turn off for me (I'm a bit cheap)

[@andrewcostel4821]

@@PontiusPontiac Mercury Milan is a Ford Fusion

[@chrish1695]

I had a Milan. Garbage

[@northernkentuckyarea501]

i have a friend who had one. he passed 500,000 miles on it.

[@bryanCLXT]

Basically

[@jordanveldkamp437]

My 85 year-old grandpa still drives his 06 Colorado around town!

[@jonfavil7034]

My 07 Colorado got 75600+ miles on it for a 16 year old truck, and still running good.

[@2H2521]

@@jonfavil7034 An ‘07 would be a 13 year old truck, not 16. Geez, you can’t even do the correct math for the age of your own vehicle.

[@jamesjames3525]

Good on to your 82 year old Grams!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁👍

[@Nikephorus]

I have a 2005 extended cab 4x4 with the 2.8L I4. I have 148 thousand miles on it. I've owned it since new -only had one issue. The head gasket started to go at about 125 thousand miles. Other then that it's been reliable.

[@jamesdean4972]

Jon Favil babied for a 16 year old my 04 Ford 350 has 400,000+ strong

[@Playamendoza1987]

As original owner of a 2006 GMC Canyon with 5 cylinder engine and 377k miles I can state this is a very reliable truck provided you take good care of it as I have done.

[@gutadin5]

can you tell us what are the parts did you replace?

[@yourfriendlyplay6789]

I have a 2006 gmc canyon and its at 85k recently had a vacuum issue followed by a misfire in cylinder 3 i replaced plugs and replaced a hose seems to fixed issue but please do share what you have done if you care to thanks

[@gutadin5]

@@yourfriendlyplay6789 I had a 1984 Pontiac Fireberd and 1992 Chevy Beretta, my firebird stopped running in 1995 with 120,000 miles , my beretta was junked 2011 with 180,000 miles they had too many issues and headache.

[@Playamendoza1987]

@@yourfriendlyplay6789 I am fortunate to have a son who is professional mechanic and he is the one that has taken care of my truck. I did have too a misfire issue but it was taken care by replacing the spark plugs. I have also replaced the water pump twice, spark plugs five times, valve cover seal, radiator, thermostat twice, computer, temperature sensor, and regular maintenance such transmission oil and filter change every 60K miles and the most important of all: changing the engine oil and filter every 6K miles and using only Mobil One Synthetic oil. Additionally the truck is put in the garage every night. Hope this helps.

[@ebabdbgbbbebbluesman6115]

Jaime Franco mobil one only in my chevys

[@tonmedia]

In 2018, I bought a 2004 Chev V5 Colorado that has 195K miles on it. Now it has 237K miles and still running great. So far I only replaced 2 spark plugs and an alternator. I use it for daily commuting and hauling stuff around my ranch. I really love this little truck.

[@thetechlibrarian]

I5

[@theangrycowboysfan1699]

V5?

[@BaconBadazz23]

What's a v5?

[@EpioN]

I had a 2004 Colorado with the inline 5 and automatic trans. That thing ran like a champ, sold it to my mom who after years of daily use sold it to a mechanic who is still using that truck to this day. They’re pretty decent work trucks for the price.

[@danielli959]

are the colorados or the rangers of that year better? im stuck

[@luisshorts303]

​@@danielli959 those first gen colorados are bulletproof my 06 has 342k miles no check engine runs like a champ

[@toryknelson]

@@luisshorts303 which engine?

[@luisshorts303]

@@toryknelson inline 5 3.5 liter

[@bennygreene1421]

Yes, the durable ISUZU 5 cylinder in a Chevy truck that's nice

[@Argedis]

I LOVE that Scotty is always truly trying to help people make good financial decisions by recommending used cars vs new cars and also telling people not to lease. Having a paid off car is the way to go. No doubt Scotty has changed the lives of many people for the better, thanks Scotty!

[@robertbobin5053]

Never bought new, or leased. Money burns, too easily.

[@YHWH711]

Helped me a few years back, 01 prerunner

[@gusgiesel]

I've had a 2006 Tacoma 4-cylinder base truck for nearly 12 years. It's a great little truck and does everything I need. It's important to be realistic about what it is and what it isn't -- if I needed more truck I would have bought something bigger. But this one is perfect for what I do: camping, hauling dirt bikes and firewood, and of course helping friends move lol. Extremely comfortable and reliable, decent on gas (it's still a pickup) and will hold its value extremely well.

[@Fortuna_716]

I want a toyota, but for now they're way out of my budget lol talk about holding value, I see ones with 300k miles ans they want over 5k like no thanks lol

[@Gracie707]

@@Fortuna_716 hahaha, where I’m at, you’re paying $20k for early 2000’s models still.

[@chribm]

I have the 4 cylinder with 235,000 miles. Engine still purrs nicely and it is still comfortable for me at 6'1".

[@brianhua8226]

“Damn, our new neighbor seems crazy. He’s always talking to the camera.” 0:12

[@officialsouthsoul5223]

I would absolute love for scotty to be my neighbor because i know i would have a mechanic i could trust!

[@jaxandmore440]

@@officialsouthsoul5223 Yes! I had a trusty mechanic who just happened to be next door to my little used car dealership I had for awhile and he was a godsend. If I couldn't fix it myself, I just walked next door and asked him to take a look at one of the vehicles on the lot.

[@alsnow30]

could he talk if his hands were tied down??

[@richiet.northeastlos4803]

I Bought A 2005 Chevy Colorado , 130k Miles .. Paid 2,700 .. At First Was Worried But I Love My Little Truck 🙏🏼 , Did The Oil , Spark Plugs .. Brakes , Hub Assembly 🙌🏼 , Thank You Scotty For All You Do .. Gave Me More Faith In My Truck .. Much Respect From North East Los Angeles ..

[@NascarRacingFan5]

My fist truck was an ‘05 GMC Canyon with the inline 5 in it. Bought it for $2,000 with 180k miles and ran wonderfully and it reached 250k miles before it was totaled in an accident. I still miss that truck a year and half later.

[@redxbeast0545]

I just bought my first truck 10 months ago and it's the 05 3.5 l i5. It definitely has enough power to do anything I need to do. Its clean and run extremely well. The only thing is that they did have a rust issue with he frame. Not as bad as Toyota but bad enough to buckle by the leaf spring mounts. But to be fair it was up north. If u take care of it the truck wont rust. It's a strong running engine and it will live on for a long time.

[@emilioworks2719]

My 97 k1500 just made it from central California to Arizona and back, only paid 1000 dollars for it. I'd say I got my money's worth

[@djncrti2860]

cheap cars are definitely the way to go. I bought a 2002 Acura TL with 202k miles and drove it to AZ from Chicago with no issues and I would still have it if it wasn’t too rusty to work on.

[@kclefthanded427]

You sure did!

[@wmcounts7720]

I had the same year sportside with v6 stansard trans, drove from fla to vegas and towed back a 67 vette then sold it same yr and towed it to arizona, then towed a 6500lb boat a few times but sold it at 210k milesto get more towing capability. anything after 02 is crap after 50k miles

[@hornetbrown]

Definitely a good trip.

[@hardcorecampinggear]

Yeah, but when it was new... they weren't giving them away!

[@jasonpovey]

News story today in northern MI: 2020 Jeep Wrangler catches fire on highway and completely burns down. They clearly didn’t watch Scotty prior to their purchase.

[@artemisthefrenchie]

Yup Jeep I tell you want they blow up like propane and propane accessories that why Jeep rhymes with cheap ✌🏾🤠🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mackinac_Man]

@@artemisthefrenchie Just like the Meglo-Mart

[@tolpacourt]

Now that's Italian!

[@daewooparts]

Good ,one less Cheep Jeep on the road .....well maybe its melted all over the road 🤣

[@dutchynehtam]

What part of Michigan man? I’m in Kalamazoo and I didn’t hear about that. You up north?

[@joseberumen1091]

Got an 06’ 2.8 manual. Had it since 09’ and have always given it it’s proper maintenance. I’ve hauled and towed more than I thought I could with that little thing. I load the bed all the time with all sorts of things. It’s just a magnificent little truck. People make fun of it but that thing has done every job I’ve ever needed it for just fine

[@tonygarcia6262]

Very beautiful I have 07 ' 3.7 and she is a beast

[@dvera9726]

You think it’ll be good to tow a sport bike on the bed? Found a good deal on one with 98k miles

[@interstate80.]

I just found one of these listed, it was an 09 regular cab, standard transmission, crank windows, 4x4, and it only had 50,000 miles. They wanted $17,000 still. Prices are just insane

[@PlionelL]

Got mine for sale, 06 4cyl 4x4 reg cab 17.000miles for 12000 if you want. Yes, only 17.000miles!

[@danguerra9322]

@@PlionelL where are you located

[@nsant]

@@PlionelL location?

[@Cou-yonLogiC]

That’s actually a good deal..

[@caliboi3820]

Bought one rwd 150k miles 5 spd 4cyl. 3k

[@warfighter1858]

I'll only buy chevy after fixing cars for 25 years . And seeing the aftermath of accidents chevys keep you alive .

[@manpan4693]

Yeah

[@_unkown404rror_9]

Honestly, i drove a 2003 chevy cavalier for work and it saved my life after a head collision with a dodge.

[@rcash3625]

@@_unkown404rror_9 Not that one lol...J.k but congrats. Ive had my fair share of ford and chevys on the work site using work trucks and vans...,.Chevy all the way. The older fords usually in the fleet want to fall apart. fords only good if your constantly upgrading them. If it will be in your fleet a while get a chevy or GM.... seriously

[@MrRickMeister]

Love my 2012 Colorado with its factory 5.3 V8.

[@89joshuadavies]

probably few more hp than scottys

[@14chicharitoManU]

Can’t go wrong with the 5.3

[@many-points]

Nice! The V8 Colorado's are amazing.

[@franciscoxj8903]

I love mine too, 09 V8 Chevrolet Colorado. I believe the V8 ones are something else!!! 205000 miles now running strong.

[@mtvjackass74]

Lucky!!!!

[@rickywgriggs]

I currently drive a 06 GMC Canyon 4cyl 2.8l manual. And I love it. It's actually a crew cab which is rare. Great for a work truck that I can still haul my kids in. Had it for a bout a year paid 4k for it. Not much problems other than MAF and MAP sensors. And fuel pump.

[@JS-vl3qi]

Thanks for this video. I love my Colorado and think they are really undervalued for what they can get done. 300K+ on mine no issues, runs strong.

[@many-points]

They are great trucks.

[@Ehadassa62]

is it a v6 you have? i am in the market

[@SeymourKitty]

Scotty is the greatest KZbin mechanic of all-time. A true blessing to car owners all over the world. Keep up the good work Scott.

[@Carlos-hx7lz]

For real

[@Tactikill44]

Did you know? 90% of Chevys are still on the road. That’s because only 10% of them made it home

[@elgranfreezer9117]

Lol, that's true.

[@Tactikill44]

Not my joke, I saw it from another commenter but I forgot the video

[@GROMEXCR22]

Hahha well im one of the 10% because my 99 silverado makes it home and back

[@Tactikill44]

@@GROMEXCR22 a Chevy is one of those cars that either lasts 100 years or 2 seconds, every one we have owned has been reliable

[@mikesamra9126]

I'm a Ford guy but I like the LS engines and I like the GM 3800 V6.

[@chrispatterson1740]

I love watching this after I bought my 08 Colorado 5 cyl with 135000kms it’s treating me good so far hauling everything I need. Easy to work on and mod when I get bored. It’s my second vehicle now because I want to keep the kms lower longer but I everyday drove it for a few months and It did amazing

[@trentonkirchoff9229]

I have a little 04 Colorado with the straight 5 In it and it is probably one of my favorite handling vehicles I’ve driven. It just feels good to zoom around in

[@kevinramos1159]

It really is, that i5 is really fun to drive.

[@nz2940]

Scotty is the type of guy you would love to live next door to.

[@hornetbrown]

I could get past him talking vehemently to himself.

[@jonathanj9260]

@@hornetbrown Well who’s he supposed to talk to in his videos? The cars? 🤦🏿

[@frikfrak5286]

Hell no, he does burnouts ever week, shouts on his videos and always has the street full of cars he's fixing lol

[@georgeorwell126]

I would probably still own my Colorado if I lived next door to him!!

[@Hawken54]

I bought an 05 Colorado in 09 (5 cyl) and had 40k miles. still own it. The only problems is check engine light stays on and only get high air control. Just a relay needs replaced.

[@davidcorkery2697]

Got a 2006 colorado with an inline 5, thing runs pretty well for having 325,000 KM on it. Biggest problem I had was the resonator box rests on the spark plug core pigtail, had to replace 3 pigtails at 80 CAD a piece, besides that pretty decent

[@gravitygabri3l]

I own a 2018 Colorado 4x4 with the 3.6l V6. I take it 4 wheelin, haul a 1100lbs truck pop up camper, and tow my race car. Has about 60k miles. Had no problems with it. First GM product I've owned and I must say I'm loving it.

[@squirttv69]

2022 z71 colorado. 15k miles already has AC whistling. Your verh first pull of the morning wierd too? Every other shift is perfect but the very first one in the morning kinda wierd maybe not enough gas I've heard. Any other problems?

[@alexwuerch8919]

I have a manual with a 4banger gmc canyon and I absolutely love the truck it’s such a good reliable truck

[@dietsch4633]

same mines the Tacoma

[@craignocantsorry9277]

I had an 07 colorado 4x4 with the 3.5l 5 cyl, I always drove it hard and had an CAI and performance exhaust... had a nice powerband!... when i traded it in at 80k miles it never had a single hiccup!! and like I said, I was always flooring it and using the gears(auto) to shift(i grew up in the 80's using shift kits in my hotrods and love to use a transmission manually even if its auto. This thing was a GREAT good rig! HIGHLY recommend!

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

Glad I'm not the only one out here beating the piss out of one of these. Mine's a great little truck and it can take a beating

[@tracyp1922]

I like my 2009. It kind of reminds me of my old S10 - rides good and has just enough power, but not TOO much. ;) FYI - when it started shifting funny and the speedo was going haywire, it wasn't the computer or the speed sensor on the transmission as many had said - I replaced the instrument panel and everything went back to normal. Also, DO NOT overfill the gas tank, it dumps gas into the vapor canister and ruins the vent solenoid. If memory serves, it was cheaper to buy the vent solenoid for the Hummer instead of the Colorado. YMMV

[@ryanhesch572]

I have a 04 GMC Canyon with the I5 and it does everything I need it to do and works well with the plow I have on it. Haven’t had really any problems at 175,000miles while daily driving it

[@crgschltz]

I just bought one of these. Love it so far, and feel more confident about my purchase after hearing Scotty's review.

[@howardreed5155]

I have an 08 Colorado I bought 5 years ago for 4K. It’s got 314,000 miles and still running great. Fixin to do some work on it, tune up, brakes, oil change, etc…, normal stuff. Should go another 1.5-2 hundred. Great truck.

[@joe6096]

The old S-10 with the VORTEC 4.3 V6 was pretty reliable and stout too. Horrid gas milage but great trucks.

[@UFOROX]

I loved my 4.3 vortec in my 93 s10 4x4

[@billrobsham697]

Water pump and fuel pump issues but reliable if u are local and not travelling.

[@joe6096]

@@billrobsham697 Those are 20 minute jobs with basic tools on that engine. Maybe not so much the fuel pump but definitely the water pump.

[@mailjamesthomas]

I had a 94 Chevy S10 regular cab V6 with manual transmission was a road sales rep and carried lit and samples under a hard tonneau cover. I got 31 mpg city and hiway miles together. Drove it for a few hundred thousand miles and only replaced the slave cylinder in the transmission. When I went looking for another one salesman told be my calculator was broke or it must've had a strange rear end in it. Next one I bought was an extended cab and automatic and did not get near the mileage. That is a great engine.

[@jamesnix9697]

Really??? Bad gas ⛽️ mileage?? I have a 1994 S10 4.3 Vortech and I get 20-25 mpg!! Seriously!!

[@hackwriter1]

Hackwriter1 I have a 05 Colorado I bought with 20,000 miles on it. I now have 160,000 on it and all I ever put into it is a thermostat . By far the best pickup I have ever owned. Has the 5 cyl engine gets 20 mpg around the suburbs where I live and 25 to 27 mpg on the highway. It's fast for a inline engine with automatic transmission. I love this truck. Thanks Scotty

[@user-sn3sk2hl2p]

I have a 2004 Colorado, I change oil every 3K miles and now have 306,000 miles on it. I have always impressed. my friends when I crank it up some as we get into traffic. I really like the 4 cylinders over the inline 5s. I never crank it over 4grand because I need the truck to run everyday. Oil pressure sender went bad. both cam sensors and just replaced the rocker panels for the second time. I own 4 Colorado's, the biggest problem we have here in Ohio is the frames. Right in front of the rear wheels they fall apart from rust. I wish GM would sell us a replacement frame, because these are great little trucks. I wish I could find one with a factory 5.3. Love Scotty videos.

[@allenstuck2861]

My Ranger got 276095 as ot today and it's still a champ! Love my Ford truck!

[@beautifulsituation5000]

Scotty your wise about vehicles and like the dad I never had. Harrah for Scotty!!💯✌🏽😍

[@geomaticskd]

In 2005 I bought a 5 cylinder Colorado LS z71 4x4..... 175,000 miles later it is sitting in my driveway. It has been a great truck and a terrific value. I have spent very little money on repairs since purchase. Change oil, filters and do maintenance and she'll go a long, long, time. A few months ago when new truck prices dropped I bought a new f250. Loving it ! Scotty is the man!

[@mrblondeheart9562]

I own a 3.5L I5 Z71 4x4. 220k miles. It was my grandpas work truck. Only issues we’ve had is needing a new thermostat, crankshaft seal, valve cover gasket and needs new motor mounts. I treated it like crap and she never left me stranded. Plenty of road trips too. Love her

[@deborahchesser7375]

My wife had me listen to her CRV, she thought it was making a weird noise, it turned out to be the injectors firing, lol. Now that’s a quiet motor.

[@smithraymond09029]

Ticking sound?

[@chrisnas1483]

Scotty Kilmer for president 😁😁🤣🤣😂

[@BigeSnek]

Yessir

[@jamesjames3525]

I second the motion!😀🤣🤔😅😁👍

[@atticman4275]

The president's car would be a Toyota Celica.

[@jamesjames3525]

@@atticman4275 BEEFED UP !!!!

[@chrisnas1483]

@@atticman4275 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@noblegoldheart8508]

I have the Isuzu model of the old Chevy Colorado, extended cab, and it is a really nice solid truck. I did notice that the 4 cylinder engine was under powered like you said, especially when I’m going up steep mountainous roads. Which is common in Colorado. But hey I don’t mind. I enjoy driving it. Trucks like that are what I call a real countryman’s truck. The old Colorado’s, Canyons, and I-290s, are super good reliable trucks that are very affordable, and I definitely recommend them as a first vehicle.

[@Big.W.]

The V8 Colorado and the GMC Canyon V8 are holding their value pretty good.

[@judgeholden9942]

My 06 with the 3.5 just hit 216000 miles. Like a rock baby!

[@ElMachiwi420]

I have 04 same engine about to hit 200000 very nice trucks I even beaten v8 with it 😂 I love it

[@TheKeitharoon]

I got a GMC Canyon 260k miles still runs fine of course had to change out a few sensors it’s a Chevy lol never had any major problems with it

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

All cars need sensors at some point , no biggie.

[@toddbob55]

Yea right LOL GM PRODUCTS ARE JUNK

[@berryreading4809]

GM products/parts seem to be either great or terrible without much middle ground besides their interior plastics which are not good but not quite terrible😄 I love 2000-2007 gm/chevy trucks and SUVs, but you gotta the potential problems ahead of time... rear steer 🤦‍♂️

[@gutadin5]

@Keith what year is your Canyon?

[@TheKeitharoon]

@@gutadin5 2006

[@barryjoslin432]

I love this guy. Wish I lived close enough for him to work on my cars!

[@d-rock4960]

Early November I got a 2006 Colorado with the extended cab and the 3.5L 5 cylinder it feels great and it only has 93,000 miles

[@buzz8903]

I actually have the 5 cylinder with only 69k miles on it. Had it since I was 16 and I’ve been driving it for 3 years. Bought it with 39k on it. Really is a nice truck

[@haydenbaker1313]

Marshall?

[@karsenjames3851]

Do you know if the tranny in the truck shown would bolt up to a 5 cylinder

[@TheJoshRed]

I feel better now. I just bought a 2010 Colorado 4x4 crew cab with the inline 5 yesterday. I was pretty sure it has a decent engine. Now it's confirmed. Thanks Scotty!

[@beautepley8352]

couldn't agree more! I just want the 4 banger for driving around on MN lakes going ice fishing

[@malrofo]

Had an 08 Colorado for work with the 5cylinder. Loved that truck

[@TheLoanshark08]

I miss the days of small purposeful trucks like the s-10 hell even the Mitsubishi mighty max or the little Isuzu

[@nocturnallights1414]

Colorado is the last of its class no more compact pick ups

[@kumaWRX]

That's why I won't get rid of my 2004 Tacoma Prerunner. Plus it runs like a Swiss watch.

[@georgeorwell126]

The Dodge D50s were another. They were rebranded Mitsubishis.

[@Dantastic123]

Scotty: with this tiny 2.8L 4 cylinder engine... Me: 2.8L is a massive 4 cylinder?

[@labornurse]

He must mean in relation to the size of the truck. It is a large displacement for a 4banger.

[@bohemialite6371]

My 2016 Colorado work truck is at 2.5 now I don't know if that's a big 2.5 or a small 2.5 you tell me and it's six speed standard.

[@Thinker669]

My 2.9 Liter is bigger. It 185 horsepower and 190 lbs/torque.

[@miket8909]

2016 colorado with 2.8 duramax puts out 369 lb-ft, don't ask the price lol

[@Angelo2005white]

I had a celebrity euro sport Chevy with a 2.8 v6 …. So a 4banger that’s a 2.8 is definitely not small

[@stephenwiebe7207]

I bought a 2005 Colorado and it’s got the straight 5 in it with a 125k miles and I love it ,19mpg

[@wandajames6234]

I have an 04 Canyon 4 cyl and it is pretty peppy, comfy, trouble-free and extremely handy, 4 doors. I love it and I'm a retired Honda mechanic who's always owned Japanese. Had low expectations from this GM but have been pleasantly surprised. Gas mileage is awesome and I've put very little money into it over the past 8 years.

[@salihplayer480p6]

Toyota forgot the payment

[@pedrosaucedo1027]

Lmao

[@dmurphy3113]

I actually own one of these trucks. It’s an 05 canyon with an automatic trans, 4x4, and the inline 5. For a truck that’s as old as I am, it’s held up well. I got a hell of a deal on it and it hasn’t let me down once. It’s my first vehicle and other than it sounding a little weird at idle, which I’m almost positive is the belt tensioner because it shakes like something evil, and some of the lights work when they want to, it’s a good truck. 140,000 miles and it fires right up no matter how cold it is here right near the Canadian border.

[@FDCMontana]

donno why ur idle is weird but mine was going up and down at idle and I cleaned the throttle body and air intake, cleaned the butterfly and all that. Throttle was smoother than ever after that.

[@zachowens1412]

I got one. It’s a 2010 crew cab with the 5.3l v8. And I love it.

[@renaissancemaneric8019]

100% agree with you. 330,000 mi on mine and still starts up immediately. Never had engine issues, only trans when I tried to tow 1600lbs cross country. Otherwise, around town I get 30 mpg with the standard. True cheap gem. (Note: automatic trans loose timing chain and cost too much to fix)

[@xCptLegendx]

Scotty calling this 4 cylinder gutless, and then there is me driving my 4.0 OHV V6 1997 4x4 Ranger making 160 hp and 220 trq.. and gets the gas mileage of a hemi.😂

[@labornurse]

Yeah, that's a pretty high displacement for the hp #. Almost v8 size. I have a lexus with a 4.3 liter v8. How many valves per cylinder?

[@Epotheros]

@@labornurse He said it's an ohv so it's probably only 2 valves. Still ohv engines are usually very light and compact, as illustrated by a 7.0L 500 hp ls7 being smaller and lighter than a 3.5L Toyota V6.

[@xCptLegendx]

@@labornurse I believe 2 per cylinder. It's an ancient design. In 98 they made a over head cam version that bumped up +40 hp. But then they ran into timing chain issues. The OHV was just a reliable slug. Good old pushrod

[@bobbyc9010]

I had one of those 4.0 v6 rangers. It was the square body. I loved it. Was a little weary bc same drivetrain as aerostar and ford exploder.

[@xCptLegendx]

@@bobbyc9010 Great little trucks. And the 4.0 OHV sounds really good

[@hunteralber2006]

Hey Scotty happy holidays and have a happy new years

[@scottykilmer]

hello, Happy Holidays!

[@copcuffs9973]

@@scottykilmer you said the 5 cylinder GM is ok in the Canyon and they come with a Japanese transmission. An old girlfriend bought a yellow H3 with the 5 cylinder to play with on the weekends, does it also have a Japanese transmission?

[@femoralslasher]

I’m addicted to your channel thanks Scotty

[@dgxdetailingservicesltd8461]

@@copcuffs9973 the manual is an Aisin transmission I doubt the automatic is.

[@brendandiano8829]

@@copcuffs9973 automatic is not. Those are the 4L60Es. Also pretty reliable.

[@nathanerbaugh9899]

Bought a 05 Colorado a few months ago, with 54000 miles. I absolutely love it. 👍

[@chrishuber8930]

The 2.8 and 2.9 inline 4 cylinder engines are awesome little ICEs. The 2.9 made 187 hp and 190 ft lbs. The intake was very restricive from factory to lower NVH. With a tune and proper air intake you can get 210 hp and 215 lb ft. Even stock they are peppy with the 5 speed manual and the 2 door. Thqt extra power really wakes it up.

[@donaldhollums3278]

I never expected a film about a “newer” Chevrolet truck like this.

[@belindatina4232]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

[@paulmullen8228]

I didn't know that GM had a 5 cyl inline. That format is of engine is pretty good.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

My 2006 Colorado 5 banger ran 292K miles before any issue, then the timing chain guides (feet) wore out enough to affect the timing. I'm in the process of replacing the timing gears, guides, and chains and WHAT A NIGHTMARE for the shade tree folks. This has been a great truck though over all. It has held up to 2 deer and 1 Impala (chevy) attacks. I've also heard on various forums that if you make it past 100K miles on the L5 5 cyl without issue, you should likely get at least another 100K out of this motor. Thanks Scotty for all you share with us!

[@maces1405]

I have a crew cab 07 Colorado with the I4 with 128k miles. Love it! I bought it in 09 with 39k miles. I'm out $250 in part's. 09-2021 great truck. Still running perfect.

[@garybell574]

Hey Mr. Scotty happy holidays******you are Awesome*****what do you Think about a 2002 Ford sport trac with a 4.0 sohc v6 automatic????

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Old Chevys are very well built, their pick ups, and the suvs.

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

They also came in an option with an LS worked on two. They're light weight and with that powerful of a motor they're mean.

[@yanglue611]

I got my 89 toyota pickup, extended cab, standard 5 speed 2wd. With a bent frame. It drives straight. Bed is flying off little by little. It was passed to me. It still drive and shift well with a 22re. I got my passed down used really nice.

[@jasonpovey]

Happy Festivus, Scotty!

[@jamesonpenguin]

I love my 05 Colorado, has the inline 5, runs great but I have the 4 door so it doesn't turn all that great.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Bud's tire and Wheel was the one that figured out my Roadmaster wagon had a "radial-pull"

[@gregblackburn4280]

I use my 2005 GMC Canyon as a work truck and I get 20 mpg driving around town. I wish mine was a manual (and yes, ABS been out for a year, still stops fine).

[@robochoa7387]

They’re good trucks. My shop has one with 300k miles. And they still using it.

[@AFizz-cw3on]

I've got a 2007, 5 cylinder. Great truck, hauls like a mule.

[@AFizz-cw3on]

@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit line is almost 200k and runs great. Sorry 2 hear bout yours

[@jonramirez2760]

228K on my 2004 inline 5 cylinder and still bangin.

[@felipearmenta3171]

Mine blew at 200k :( for 12 years never had any problems until engine blew

[@JuanSanchez-ed8cn]

I've got a 2008 gmc 5 cylinder . Runs really nice . Has anyone had problems with the stupid abs when you hit the brakes ? I never looked into it just unplugged it I don't need abs and I think it will cost me a fortune to fix .

[@many-points]

The 5 cylinder is an underrated engine for sure. They are great trucks.

[@-_______________________.___]

Buying 3 tonight before they start going for $9k tomorrow. Thanks Scotty.

[@greggh.748]

My 2005 Colorado, in-line 5, last week hit 304,000 miles. Granted that I had trans rebuilt at 260,000 miles. It still running. Just change oil at every 5,000 miles.

[@jacobyo99]

My 1998 GMC Sonoma has like 120 horsepower from the 2.2, so this is plenty 😂

[@barnabyjones6995]

@Tim Allen the 1993 2.2 I4 motor is rated @ 110 horsepower. The optional 3.1 V6 is rated @ 140 horsepower.

[@joshbobst1629]

I know, right? 170 seems perfectly adequate for a compact pickup.

[@dgxdetailingservicesltd8461]

@Tim Allen that 2.2 has just over 100. The 3.1 V6 had 140hp so no way that 4 cyl was making 135

[@ericb.8119]

I have a 96 Sonoma with the 2.2 has over 300k on it. Only had to replace the manual transmission one time. Leaks coolant and burns oil but it starts every time still

[@yourmomma2995]

i had that ruck, it was my favorite truck i ever owned, i am all about gas mileage.

[@ericthedood11]

These Colorados had interesting engine options including a 5.3L v8

[@EnkiMMXII]

I have one, crew cab 4wd, absolutely love it. Gobs of power, great economy, and the reliability of an LS? What more could you ask for? If you can find one of these, buy it, you will not be disappointed.

[@jonathanpaul001]

I owned an ‘06 Colorado with the 5 cylinder and put 312,000 miles on it with very little issues. It was a great little truck for me.

[@dakotamorrison3519]

I own a 2009 crew cab Z71 with the factory 5.3 V8 LH8. It's been an awesome truck

[@isaacclarke2713]

For 3 grands is an excellent deal, is cheaper than a 2000 tacoma

[@reneeelliott7264]

Yeah but the 2000 toyota still a better deal.

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

@@reneeelliott7264 A '02 Model year Russian would be a better deal if you ask me.

[@rocco2]

I got my 2000 Tacoma for $3400

[@reneeelliott7264]

@@AmongUs-mb4qx Then a chevy? Yes.

[@eugene44569]

hey, Scotty are you happy you do not see any endless money pits in Tennessee, unlike Houston. Anyway, have a good afternoon FROM NJ!

[@SDGlock23]

Bought my regular cab inline 5 colorado (5spd) in 2004 and still drive it every day, it's been a great truck.

[@jacobbundy5256]

I love my 07!! Granted the 2.9 has been modified and among other stuff they just won’t quit!

[@AwilsonBLOGME]

Do you ever work on big moving trucks that haul furniture my dad bought one he is trying to fix the engine i think he doesn't knew what he is doing..

[@markhernandez5760]

Now I know why they call them Dodges because you can't dodge those repairs.

[@steves3688]

I have 2005 GMC Canyon with 5 cylinder...great little truck...of all the trucks Ive owned in my lifetime the straight inline motors have been the BEST!!! Simple to work on and room to work on them!

[@AmericanRenaissanceMan]

I have one from my grandpa. 269k miles . Runs smoothly no lights leaks and AC runs cold . And it has a nice paint job sitting low with nice pipes . Love this truck

[@stephenrogers4537]

I love this guy Scotty any question any situation that comes up he just stands there and spills out his 😬😏 opinion waves his hands and doesn't give a s*** about🤫🙀😉 what anybody thinks priceless👏👏👏👏🤣🤣

[@yousufkothawala270]

But then he will change his mind the following video

[@yousufkothawala270]

Then he changes his opinion the next video about ''why you sold buy a Tacoma"

[@BradleyBeeksAdventures]

Love the content and all the good information I take from it, your the best teacher I ever had, I vote for schools full of scottys lol.

[@joeyates1428]

Glad your customer got a good one. The company I work with had a fleet of the Colorado's that many of them had front-end issues, kept wearing out the front tires prematurely.

[@belindatina4232]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

[@MMID303]

I had a black 05 Chevy Colorado Z-71 for 10 years with the I5 engine. It was my first truck. Traded it in around 95k miles. It was a pretty good truck. Fun to take offroad.

[@fightnight47364]

I still prefer the first,second and third gen s10/s15

[@barnabyjones6995]

The original S-10 was the best. Got my uncles 1985 with a 2.8 V6 with 140,000 miles and drove it for five years.

[@fightnight47364]

@@barnabyjones6995 right ! I still got my 89 s15 over 300,000 miles 2.5 litre , luv it

[@victorrenevaldiviasoto9728]

@@barnabyjones6995 I had a Mexican 94 S-10, best truck ever, 19 year service, only thing replaced were the tires

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Tacoma's new 4cyl engine only has 159 HP, can't imagine it in a headwind in WY.

[@mesomemore97]

Been there. Done that with a uhaul. Struggled

[@chasesojka6427]

Still gotta love Scotty's outro with the bell.