I Bought A $400 Chevy Colorado! Is It Junk?

[@PKDionysus]

Man, that Chevvy looks like a STEAL for $400!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

it sure was!

[@gertraba4484]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 call da CPS< you STOLE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

@@gertraba4484 yes its strange how certain people always seem to get good deals . and poor people like me had to steal the item to get a good deal on it .

[@Thefishingplumber]

He did steal it!

[@johnjuan5563]

Wait til you have to replace the timing chain . Count on at least 18 hours labor time ! I know from experience . When that p0017 code shows , hold.onto your wallet .

[@ethand.7801]

New title: robbing a dude for his colorado

[@MXguy95]

Heck of a deal. I sell the engines out of those for more then 400$

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Hey funny seeing you here!! Im a subscriber of yours

[@MXguy95]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 hey thanks man! I’m subbed to you! Haha small world. Love your stuff !

[@Leatherkid01]

And i subbed to both of you 🤣

[@ferdelance6801]

Hey Jay, I don't think you've gotten a deal like this one before haw!

[@WizardMower]

What a coincidence, I watch both of you fellas a lot aswell.

[@45AMT]

I worked for a company who drove these as fleet vehicles. The temp gauges on ours ran between 1/4 and 1/2. The trucks never let us down. As they got older they would squeak and rattle but that's about it. The seats always wore out. We had the base models with auto trans.

[@brittballard4030]

That's a steal for that price in Tennessee those go for like 5 grand beat to death

[@themilsurpnerd9896]

Right? Same for your southern neighbors in Georgia lol I regularly see beat to hell f150s, s10s, rangers, and silverados for wayyy too much. "No lowballers I know what I have!"

[@zackwatson6438]

@@themilsurpnerd9896 And people pay it too!

[@rotweilerdc]

I doubt it

[@AndrewOnMobile]

For real. In MD a Colorado like this would go for at least 5k+ like this... With 200k on it

[@tskraj3190]

@@rotweilerdc They do. I paid $5,995 for an 2001 Silverado with a 176,000 miles on it.

[@indigoraceworks]

As a southerner, when he said 42° isnt cold I was like bruh

[@ethand.7801]

Last winter where I live we were getting -30

[@blainerenn779]

Ethan D. When Michigan gets -20°

[@captainawesome2480]

-60 with out wind chill in Northern Minnesota

[@TurboManiacal]

It’s not. That’s shorts weather. -Signed, a guy who lives at 7,000ft elevation.

[@literallynothing8934]

I live in Florida. 42° really ain't shit though. I've told myself this pretty much "In Florida, it never gets cold enough."

[@MrRichierich1990]

when I worked for gmc, I had a Colorado come in with a engine light and it needed a thermostat.

[@warrenmull10]

The 2004-2006 had an updated thermostat that had a higher temp.

[@2strokeFORever]

Amazing to have a vehicle throw a code for a bad thermostat. And what a paint in the ass it is on these trucks

[@Ben-om3oy]

Yeah I have a Chevy impala. My engine temp stays on cold most of the time and it says “engine hot ac off” and it will kick on my check engine light and once I hook the code reader up to it it just says it’s a sensor issue. Chevy has bad sensors I feel like

[@onsiterc5199]

Yeah my 05 had that issue and the cat was bad

[@kendrickkayakfishing7080]

Changed my thermostat. Took 20 min

[@lelandp5859]

Cel probably "coolant temp below regulating temperature " and your thermostat is stuck open or doesnt exist

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

that's what I suspect as well

[@chesucat]

I would be more worried about the airbag light or abs light. The mechanic said older ABS vehicles don't tell you which ABS sensors is alerting you.

[@frankmalpass8516]

I have an 04 and the temperature gauge never moves endless I'm on the highway

[@duncanstratton903]

Really??? My thermostat was replaced over a year ago in the 3.5l i5 and it has run that cool since it was replaced... When I asked not only a mechanic that I have trusted for years but also a family friend who has owned and operated a Colorado from new to over 300,000+ miles and he told me that’s how his runs and he has had his since 06’.

[@unicorntheory312]

@@frankmalpass8516 got 202k miles on my 04, water pump, and alternator just went out, other than that just clean fluids

[@andiebonette2867]

The fact that this thing has all 4 hubcaps and a tailgate handle is worth $400 in itself.

[@CDOUCETTE37]

I have a brand new in box thermostat for a 06 that if I can find it I’ll give to you if you pay shipping

[@hoboholer]

I'll pay for it

[@CDOUCETTE37]

@@hoboholer that thing is long gone lol

[@hoboholer]

@@CDOUCETTE37 AHAHAH worth a shot my temperature is sitting a quarter the way up on my Colorado thank anyways lol

[@briandjordjevic9969]

I got a Colorado the temperature sits at half that’s a little low

[@CVO_GUY]

I've got a 2011 2wd Z71 version of this truck with a 3.7 in it. Mine was purchased out of Alabama last year with 62,000 miles on it and I love it.

[@jamiedundas1862]

Guessing the thermostat is stuck open.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks, that's what I was thinking also.

[@deankruse8751]

It's not stuck open. The stock thermostat is just really cold like that. I bought a new one for mine acdelco from rockauto and it's now 3/4 up the gauge

[@warrenmull10]

They changed the thermostat on the older ones to a higher temp

[@turng41]

Yep, I just changed the stat in my 05 to a hotter one. It was kicking check engine light. Pull the throttle body and clean it good will help smooth out that idle.

[@RGE_Music]

replaced mine in my car 3 weeks ago.

[@jamie91433]

when i had mine, that temp guage was fixed with a new thermostat. i also repaired the airbag light by fixing the wires inside the door panel, they break with the opening and closing of the back door

[@cambo1200]

Curious what codes you’ll get off this.

[@petesnowy2882]

Beautiful Autumn scenery you have over there..

[@davidcraddock7011]

unbelievable low price, wow, really low even at Texas prices.

[@tskraj3190]

Texas prices are outrageous.

[@marianosagastegui]

I didn’t know the extended cab came with the manual transmission and four banger, That’s what a need . My standard cabin Colorado it’s comfortable but not been able to load my groceries on the back makes me hate and love at the same time. After 198K miles still going strong and I also didn’t pay much for it. It will be my vehicle while I’m saving $$ for the Tacoma that I’m looking for. I like your style making videos keep it up.

[@mericafreedomland3583]

The fact that its 4 wheel drive thats a good ass deal! I thought forsure it was 2wd

[@802Garage]

Holy heck you really do get the most insane deals, hahaha.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

haha, I just spend way to much time on craigslist so I see the deals before everyone else!

[@802Garage]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 So is this the I4 or the I5? Honestly one of my "ideal" trucks... Nevermind you just said it's a 4 banger, hah. At any rate, I was going to say one of my ideal trucks is the Colorado with the 5 cylinder and 5 speed. I'm not a big fan of huge trucks, but I do need one. The I5 manual combo is just so appealing to me! Seems you def got a good deal overall.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

@RSSS68 Camaro arguably more of a moron now than ever before now that he doesnt fix things anymore!

[@802Garage]

@RSSS68 Camaro Hahaha many thanks. :D

[@802Garage]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Yeah arguably he has gotten much worse. Much less info, when there is info it's reused from old videos, he slanders other KZbinrs more without justification just for views, and yep he never shows you how to fix a damned thing just hawks products.

[@christopherblack949]

The airbag light is due to a brittle wire coming undone on at the grommet on the extended cab door. Easy fix.

[@armorer94]

Or frayed wiring on the seat sensors.

[@devonloppnow9775]

I bought my 2004 chevy Colorado crewcab 4×4 for 500$ about 3 years ago now. She has just shy of 400,000 miles and runs like an absolute dream. I love my truck so much

[@dominicsexton5075]

Sheesh man that’s awesome. I know it’s 2 years later but do you still have your Colorado? Mines a couple hundred miles away from 200k and I’m just a little worried as I’ve heard that’s where they can start getting nasty

[@lifeonbicycles]

Those trucks are a nightmare if the timing chain goes out, but for 400 dollars that is a great deal!

[@sschevmale24]

Just replace it. No biggie

[@J-W.-]

I mean if it stretches just replace it. If it breaks then say goodbye to the engine if it's an interference engine.

[@DriveCarToBar]

@@sschevmale24 Book time on a Chevy Colorado 2wd for a timing chain is like 17 hours. It is definitely a biggie. 4wd is even worse because you have to drop the front diff. GM's engineers must have been smoking some huge rocks when they put the 4 and 5-cyl Atlas motors together. Especially when they had other engines available that could have bolted right in.

[@sschevmale24]

@@DriveCarToBar bro any timing chain is not an easy job. Even the 4.3 v6 is a nightmare

[@DriveCarToBar]

​@@sschevmale24 I haven't done a timing chain on a newer 4.3 but the old 4.3 from the 80s into the early 2000s was easy peasy compared to an Atlas motor. About the only bitchy part was having to drop the oil pan. Especially fun is the chain for the balancers on the back of the 5-cyl engine...that you have to pull the transmission to get to! Maybe the 4-cyl has it too, not sure. The entire accessory drive has to come off the Atlas. It is a monumental pain in the ass. The Old 4.3, just pull the serpentine belt and take the fan and water pump off.

[@iamherenotheretobe]

Yep common GM, fuel pump connections rust out. Just did one for my buddy. Greased all that bare metal on the new pump with some WD spray n stay (kinda like fluid film). It can start hard starting and misfire from the pump leaking.

[@jarrettrodrigues7534]

WOW what a steal, I have a 2006 gmc Canyon, its the Coolant thermostat, changed mine and it went back to the middle

[@Morgan10]

I have a 06 colorado but mine goes way above half running towards 240 degrees. I wonder how I can get it to go a hairline below half

[@PeterGriffinOG101]

Better check the frame really really good because frame rot is a real problem with these trucks

[@rontownsend8235]

Sensor not thermostat, maybe intake manifold gasket if you add water. Check your long fuel trim

[@aleax5670]

It's cool you got a deal on that truck for $400 btw I also found a Toyota Avalon on Craigslist for $400 dollars by my uncle it has about almost 175000 miles on it the issues it has is a rack pinion steering and fuel pump problem but other than that the car is in good condition and rust free

[@flint723]

My 04 Colorado temp gauge is normally right above 1/4 like that, at about 185F coolant (according to the computer via Torque app). If you do replace the thermostat you cant get anything except 195F ones now, so up to you. On mine the middle is about 205-210F, I never see that unless towing.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks for the info!

[@pungo9432]

I owned an 05 i5 a few years back. Ran great for several years and then it randomly blew a coil pack. Even after replacing it and chasing everything I thought it could be, it never ran like it did. They're great beater trucks, that's about it.

[@SmudgyContent]

Damn ppl want 5k for one them trucks here in Michigan- with 233k miles on them even

[@danielsmith9500]

There was a issue with the heads causing a miss upon a cold start. I had a 4 cyl that would miss when started. Drove it for 200.000 miles like that. The tale shift of the trans mission has a brass bushing that caused a vibration. Mainly at higher speeds. I loved both of mine .

[@jparkersilverstacker5128]

That seem like a pretty good deal for $400, with a little work it’ll pass inspection! I also live in Vermont and I definitely know how bad Colorado’s rust in Vermont along with other! Thanks for sharing

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@Skizzo355]

The temp gauge is most likely reading correctly at just at or above 1/4. The 04-06s (and maybe 07s) had a different colder thermostat and the instrument cluster also reads differently than 07 and later. If you swap an 07+ cluster into an 04-06 it will sit around the half mark and with a newer thermostat and an old cluster it will usually sit somewhere between the 1/4 and 1/2 marks.

[@josepholiver6733]

I would go Through and get Rid if the rust on the frame and body with a wire brush and other tools paint the frame so it would not rush again and change all the filters and oil and take care of it who knows how long it will last you

[@gertraba4484]

aww, spray it with CHAIN OIL and paraffin and call it a day

[@redneckboysgarage5772]

Yes, it’s super common for the thermostat too stick open. Also, a code p0128 is set when it sticks open.

[@manelk8]

I always thought these Colorados were all 5 cylinder and still remember doing an assignment in Engineering to show (on a drafting table!) that 5 cylinders minimized the residual shaking forces.

[@jjrbeaudoinjustin]

I've got one with the 2.9L 4 banger with the 5speed I think those are only available on the single cabs though

[@brentmoura7274]

in the first years of the colorados, the 2.8l 4 cyl was the base model with an option for a 3.5l 5 cyl. I think for the first 2 years, 20004-2005, you could get a 5 cyl with a manual, but they didnt work well together and had reliablility issues, which meant after that you could only get a 5 cyl with an auto. in 2007 or 8 they went to a 2.9l 4 cyl and a 3.7 5 cyl. then in 2011 to 2012 they offered a 5.3 v8 as well as the 4 and 5

[@davidmartin9535]

manelk8 I have a 2.8 liter 2004 my GPA had a 2004 3.5 the 3.5 is alot better then the 2.8 but I like both

[@keeganrice7478]

@@brentmoura7274 they offered the V8 from 2009 on, mine is the 09 with the 5.3

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Definitely right about the temperature not being normal. It should be just below half. I had to replace my thermostat (like you suggested) and it was a pain... although I have the 5 cylinder so it may be easier for you. Basically a rubber o ring got warped and caught in the valve, not allowing it to close properly. I replaced mine a couple of years ago. As said before, the airbag light is just a wire shorting out between the cab and the driver's rear door. It'll keep going on and off until the wire breaks entirely. Should be simple to solder back together if you can find the other half of it. I have an evap leak in mine and I believe it is related to the fuel pump too. It has a random, multiple cylinder misfire which I think is related to the pump too. Love mine at 146,000 miles, but I'm ready for a new truck. Mine also has burned oil since I got it at 49,000 miles. It'll go through 1-1.5 qts in 5,000 miles.

[@spencersand2754]

Do you more lawn more and snow blower videos

[@sebastianstarr007]

Probably should have paid closer to $3000 on that Chevy, fuel pump, water pump with belt, even the wires in the door to fix the air bag notice on the dash are all common issues for a truck with that many miles, which will still give you another 60K or more.. new rims, paint, or hub cabs and that thing will be looking sharp with under $1000... Great deal, really more of a steal, and well worth the money.

[@Indawoodsvt]

I don't like those trucks but for $400 that's a pretty great deal.

[@rickpaul4216]

I have a Colorado. Its a 2008 with 196,000 miles going strong. It had a main seal and head gasket issue. I cured it with some juice. These are good trucks. I love mine. It has a very car-like ride, The tailgate is low and therefore easy to use/load. The tailgate is nice, it has a setting that allows it to be level with the wheel wells for 4 x 8 sheets to store level. Its been a workhorse for me around the house and has had minimal problems. My kids were using it for a while and ran it into the ground, i've since resurrected it.

[@jernst682]

I’ve had mine for 3 years and that’s where it sits normally

[@leoderosia9279]

I have a 05 cavalier I cannot seem to kill. Bought 14 months ago for 850 in vermont with 91k miles and it now has 112k miles. I changed atf, plugs, brakes, coolant and use synthetic oil every 4k miles for timing chain....needed 2 wheel bearings and front struts.

[@thebsmithimages6544]

I have the same issue on my 03’ envoy. “Low coolant temperature” which means the engine doesn’t reach regular temp

[@axtra92]

What??? Really???

[@CarbonGlassMan]

That's a hell of a deal. I bought an 05 that had a tree branch go through the windshield and peel the roof back and I paid $600 and I thought I got a good deal. My rockers were rotted out more than yours. Had some rust holes in the frame that I had to weld patches into and mine had 255k miles on it. But it's an automatic with the inline 5 cylinder. Mine was a fleet vehicle for an excavating company so mostly highway miles and it was maintained. Now I'm jelly of yours.

[@antoniomancini1794]

In the past, I've heard the Chevy Colorado has timing chain problems hopefully you don't have problems with that.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Yea they do

[@timroe7431]

I have a 05 - 4x4 cruecab needs Tim Chan it has 22222 miles has the 5 liter the team hand 1line over half way new. have a 95 ranger 4c temp hand 1mar over cool I left it running for 5-6 hour never rased with new water pump and thermste. i put both on Chevy to if the heater works it might be water pump the way it was making that squill noise when you start that morning

[@wyattlewis8671]

@@timroe7431 holy shit do you english?

[@bradentworow9750]

A steal alright! Your thermostat is stuck open. That’s why the engine light is on! Had the same issue with mine. It’s a pain to replace. Sweet build!

[@kendrickkayakfishing7080]

mine was very easy

[@rillixsgarage4767]

I bought my Cadillac deville for 500 and mine running great

[@Restless2010]

Nice! I just bought a 2006 Ford Expedition for $800.00! Put the plates on it insurance and drove it home same day. I'm looking forward to putting a mild lift bigger tires rims Rhino Lining the whole thing and just go beast mode out on it!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

sweet!

[@squirlnutsbigsack4864]

Don't forget your diff gears!! If you go up in tire size more than an inch or so it'll be frustratingly slow and get horrible fuel economy the motor will be constantly lugged. Nothings better than blowing the doors off ricers in a well geared jacked up truck👍my buddies hated lining up against my xj on 36in tsl's with 4.56:1 gears😎 lol! Its an old comment hope you got it built and are loving it

[@777jones]

We have an old manual S-10. It has done more work than 60% of F350s out there.

[@shawdowsanddust5301]

I've got an '05 Colorado that I've owned since 2007. Fantastic truck, simply engineered and very reliable.

[@robertgenson1846]

All vehicles today are over engineered

[@likeaboss1224]

Hell, I paid 2300 for one that was in WAY worse condition!😂

[@wxfield]

Best first guess on the temp gauge is that if you have the electric fans, check to make sure the modules have the latest software and that a fan isn't bad. Chevy likes to run all their trucks with electric fans hot (218+) before they kick-on the second fan for some reason. I heard there's a way to program the fans to come on earlier, but you'd need a fairly high-end tool to do that apparently.

[@zanefitch9343]

If it really runs at that cool of a temperature, that’s a great thing and don’t try to change it. Cooler the better

[@ryansmith2814]

So ignorant

[@Dsdcain]

All I kept thinking is $400!?! over and over. I'd say you found a great deal. I live in central Maine and I'd say that rust on a $400 truck is not a big deal. I do think you need a thermostat BTW.

[@sabastianscottmcclintock4062]

My temp gauge dose the same in my 2004 colorado

[@nathanthomasstickney8123]

Mine ad well

[@michalgc12]

@@nathanthomasstickney8123 mine 3

[@clony101]

I had at 2008 Colorado 4x4 5 speed. Interesting trucks. Mine was an electrical nightmare that i was never able to sort out but it ran flawless otherwise. It met its demise with a deer head on. I miss banging out the gears and the 4x4 worked amazing in the winter time.

[@richard5981]

Needs a little work but you got a great deal on that Chevy

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks!

[@rockywood4860]

I had an 05 Colorado for almost 10 years. I sold mine almost 2 years ago and it was not because I had to. I could no longer wait to get a new Colorado and I hope to have this one as long if not longer than my last. Good luck to you hope she drives for years to come.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks! Good luck with your new one!

[@ethanrini813]

Do you know that check engine light code is.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

I think an O2 sensor and a misfire code

[@adamrichey271]

this videos so wholesome just some guy and his dog working on a truck

[@Topper-gf8xl]

Screaming deal, even with all its small issues. You can't get a 1966 Chevy truck for $400 here, let alone a 2006.

[@ScrappyDoo1998-]

I have an 04 colorado with 85k on it and it runs really cool my temp gauge hardly goes above where you mentioned. Have had no problems with mine!

[@williamcorleu5839]

I got a 05 but I ain't never had no problem but I did put a wheel bearing on it but I live on a rough dirt road and I go to Deepwater when it rains since I'm a very good truck and it's got $250,000 and still ready to get some more

[@christianstevens6479]

Keep them chevys coming

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

hell yea

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

You're doors got a scratch

[@Roadster4600]

Either the thermostat is stuck open or non functional or maybe the stepper motor in the gauge cluster that makes the gauge move is bad. Had to replace a stepper motor in my ‘04 Silverado, but besides the little problems it a pretty good deal. Can’t wait to see more of this truck!

[@warrenmull10]

They updated them in 2007 for the 2004-2006 models for it to be warmer and burn gas correctly.

[@redneckbryon]

Keep the Colorado and sell the S-10??

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

I am pretty tempted... but I think the 4.3 will go longer than the 2.8

[@RedZeppelinAirship]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 engine swap?

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Keep the S10, The S10 is better IMO, but hey I have an S10 so I'm partial to them. The Colorado has a more cheap thin look to it than the S10 does IMO. Plus you'll get more for the Colorado its newer.

[@rontownsend8235]

S10 and Colorado same thing just different years.

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

@@rontownsend8235 No, their not.

[@janklebox7263]

Bought a 2006 Crew I5 at the end of 2005 my colorado has been solid no major issues, I still have it just started upgrading things.

[@y.s8915]

Hey i'm from Québec we're neighbors

[@austinking9878]

My dad has a 2008 Colorado with a frame 100 times rustier (West Virginia). Good buy

[@davidstephens4639]

LS-swap it!!

[@patriciomunoz2830]

^^^this

[@frankie5341]

This is one clean investment, I always look at 2 of the 3, engine, interior or bodywork any two is ok for profit all 3 you could struggle. Think you're safe here as you have passed a Lab report, lol. Fall is very nice there with the trees, nice vlog.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks! I like that standard of judging

[@smallpipe6160]

The engine light is likely a stretched timing chain. Very very common in these trucks. It turns the engine light on but there isn't hardly any noticeable drivability issues. Don't think about changing it!!! You have to take out transmission because timing chain is on the BACK OF THE ENGINE!!!! Stupid engineering!!!

[@annabellang4436]

Probably needs a new thermostat and fresh coolant. I have an 09 Canyon and the temp hovers around the middle. For the airbag light, there is a recall on airbags but it could be that the connector under the seat is dirty. Clean all connections and plug it back together. Alternatively, make sure the front impact sensors are good. Super cheap on RockAuto.

[@jackwynn5819]

Make it a dually

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

lol

[@jackwynn5819]

Put a ls in it if the engines junk

[@sloth_guy3691]

I had a 93 S10 5SPD it was RWD, I wanted the 4WD, but I didn’t have a choice, dad bought it in 2015 for 700$, he gave it to me when I was was 15, later 2015, best truck I’ve ever had, drove it everywhere, through mountains, a little water, off road a little bit. It was a v6 4.3 liter, could tow 6000 pounds, the most I put was 2500, did it easily, this brought back memories. The only problem was the power steering went out, easy fix, I sold the truck for 900 when I moved to Arizona. I miss it.

[@patmason7276]

It was junk brand new. Whoop whoop

[@PearComputingDevices]

I love the fact it's a manual. I don't mind the roll up windows and whatnot. That's less to go wrong.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

exactly!

[@daveforz]

Used Chevy Colorado's are a steal. Super dependable truck without the Toyota price tag. Just picked up a 2008 Colorado for $6k with 94,000 miles on it. Plan to drive it to Alaska!

[@ARAR148]

I just bought a 1998 f150 extended cab XLT 5.4 v8 that runs and drives great for only $500 on offerup, perfect interior, coated bed, but my brother that has an newer f250 and knows a lot about fords, inspected it and said it runs perfect and has no problems or codes and even wanted to buy it off me for a good amount more than I paid. But I think I might keep it, never had a truck or ford before. I currently drive a bmw 325i and had a few Mercedes, but I may start driving the truck.

[@ericnotmetcalf3768]

I’ve replaced my t stat, it still doesn’t run very high but it did help. I’ve had mine for over 8 years, I’ve cleaned the throttle body 3 times. I’ve talked to other Colorado owners that have had to do the same thing. They’re great for what they are.... a cheap little truck.

[@pdalia100]

Open the left rear door expose the wires from the loom and repair them. Had the same problem with mine...permanent cheap fix. Pay attention to the frame. I just replaced mine due to rust. I've had my 2004 since new. Great truck!

[@organiccold]

The temperature gauge is the thermostate stuck, need to change as that way the engine never reaches the perfect working temprature and its not good as well you get a worse mpg. Good luck with the new truck from the UK

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@gregmenso1815]

I own a 05 Colorado and have replaced the thermostat, yours is stuck open it should sit at about 1/2 way up the gauge.

[@abracadabra5541]

Air bag light due to a sensor under the seat. You may have to remove the seat. Engine light due to the evap box under the back of the truck in the back. The hanger is also likely rusted off.

[@randallfranklin7910]

Can't beat that price! Perfect truck for hunting and fishing

[@Cxrcas]

It just so happens that my first car was a 04’ Colorado for 500! My mom worked at a nursing home and it belonged to a resident that couldn’t drive anymore so he said 500. All it needed was oil and a battery....and a massive detail

[@wyattpowell8229]

Good question for future purchasing.. I used to have an 05 Colorado i4 5speed swb 2wd and it would hit power reduced and I cut the exhaust out thinking it was the cat. And a "mechanic" at a tire place I took it too found a broken wire because one day at work it just randomly wouldn't turn over. I liked it but the power reduced problem that i could never figure out kinda soured my taste for another one maybe I got a bad apple... But just would appreciate any feedback on this to know what to look for common issues?? Nice truck gotta a good deal especially with 4x4 and a stick

[@doblelettra610]

Currently have an 05’ Colorado Z71 4x4…has around 278k miles and still runs great

[@Kbrusky15]

Congrats! Finding your combo in a Colorado is kind of rare. 4cyl extended cab with 4x4 and a manual? That's crazy! Doing the front brakes on these are a fucking chore (only the 4x4 version though). These were designed and manufactured by Isuzu for the developing country market like vietnam and other east Asian countries. My dad has an Isuzu I-350 version. You barely see any Isuzu ones in the States as only a couple thousand were imported.

[@Kbrusky15]

Your setup is honestly the one I've dreamed about having. If I were anywhere near Vermont I'd offer you $500 for it lol.

[@jonah8961]

The Colorado has a hidden gem . If u feel that u need power . Open up the air box top there is a cold air intake already. Just secure the filter.

[@juancena]

It'll be cool to see what you do with it. I have slightly newer Chevy Colorado and Ive had a few issues with it. Cold start miss fire was the timing belt. rust around wheel wells. airbag light due to back doors and back door latch broke. other than that it runs well now that the timing belt is fixed and the other issues are just little annoyances

[@DylanFahey]

The code will not show that the thermostat is bad. It will just show bad temps, and sometimes your A/C will not work because of it. You put it on jacks, take off tires to get access to lower part of engine (that's where they hide the thermostat). Fixed my sons colorado and it works fine for the last two years.

[@ferrisculhay5179]

I just noticed. Your passenger side sun mirror broke off too! I replaced mine this morning. :D I don't feel so alone now.

[@vademaster6597]

i had a 2012 with regular cab and boy did that 4 cylinder run that thing blew me away at how much power it could put out for being just a little 4 banger

[@TheRealTrimBrady]

That highway looks clean. In New Brunswick, no one owns a sports car because when it's not icy, the state of the highways will send any small car into the bushes haha

[@jebediahj9717]

The temp gauge always stays right at a quarter I’ve had two and put over 200k on them and it’s never moved from their when at operating temp

[@Gggggghhvvbbb]

the temp guage thing is a new thermostat. you need the recall version that runs hotter, when you replace it will put the temp guage in the middle. she will run fine with the old thermostat until the spring wears out to the point the engine runs so cold that it will throw a code and shut off the AC as a precaution

[@BraapPatrol]

This video was recommended by KZbin, didn’t even realize you were from VT at first! Congrats on the truck! I’m looking for a cheap project truck as well.

[@thatguydave1573]

Never had an issue with the temp gauge not going all the way up. The only finicky thing I’ve discovered is that the brake rotors are on behind the hub. So you would have to pull out the hub and press the hub back On with a press.