I Just Bought a Brand New 2023 Chevy Colorado: Here's What I Love & Hate So Far!

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[@BayouToad]

You know what I really like about Andre's style, this guy sees and drives everything out there. Raptors, TRX's, Denali's, ZR2's, diesels, etc., but when he buys his own trucks for his personal use it isn't loaded with tech and luxury features. Very much a working man's truck mentality and I think there are a lot of people that feel the same way. Thanks for being real!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Totally! Also though it’s such a rip off that he paid all that money and still get halogen lamps… that should be illegal and a safety hazard

[@jloutz]

I mean you/they can't be this stupid. The TB can't even be optioned with heated seats/steering wheal, etc.

[@Padie600]

It's like a blank canvas ..... Some many itching ideas 🥸

[@gavin7225]

@@LafemmebearMusic here in utah so many people have lifted trucks with leds and at night it gives me pretty bad headaches. Halogens get the job done in most cases

[@seymorefact4333]

Roman needs to pay more.

[@rafterktbcattle3022]

Andre, what a humble & honest man you are. TFL is blessed to have you on their team.

[@lazynow1]

Roman is a big door nob

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Andrey, thank you for braving the first year of new truck models. Being a TFL journalist, you have an opportunity to test new vehicles and give the rest of us the good, bad, and ugly of new models. That helps us make better purchasing decisions, and that is one of the reasons I appreciate TFL content so much. Honestly and openly reporting issues such as the unannounced cruise control delete in the GM configurator is the kind of useful information the rest of us need but don't often get from other automotive journalism platforms. Kudos to you and TFL for doing that.

[@jameskapp4752]

I am waiting for my Z71 to arrive. Wanted to buy the trail boss but went to Z71 to get heated seats and the plusher interior. My truck was ordered in December and according to GM order tracking was built early March. It is still sitting in shipping at Wentzville and no one can tell me why.

[@jnmaher1967]

Loved when Roman pointed out that Andre’s new truck doesn’t have cruise control.

[@mybro727]

I wouldn’t have expected anything less from *Roman, the GM troll.* Leave it up to him to always find something negative to say about any new GM product. There are features on this truck that the competition lacks too. Interesting, Roman doesn’t mention any of them.

[@andreiionescu205]

​@@mybro727 roman îs just a disgrace,a grumpy clown that thinks he îs the Best car journalist,i dont watch his videos,its annoying as hell with that fallon fake laugh and stupid jokes

[@alexk5462]

Loving the new designs of these colorados. Still crazy in my mind how they made sure to keep the auto start/stop but no cruise control. Nice looking truck though!

[@joshup]

What? they have cruise control tho.

[@Dtronic2]

​@joshup You didn't watch the video. His truck doesn't have cruise control.

[@joshup]

@@Dtronic2 yea I made that comment before I got to that part. I work next to the person who installs the cruise control module. Monday I'm going to ask my Co worker if certain trucks only get it. I honestly can't believe it. I see it but I can't believe it.

[@mxerb5912]

That’s just wrong for a 40k vehicle. What a joke

[@actionfaction2558]

I thought the auto stop/start was found to be harmful to engine wear in tear…, was it not….? Why is this still a thing…?

[@WheresHerb]

Not having cruise control is ridiculous. It should be a standard feature on any vehicle by now. No other bed and cab options is a big no for me. I really like my 2021 Colorado extended cab long box. I WAS going to trade up to a new one until I found out that I couldn't get the same configuration.

[@drn13355]

I was shocked. I didn't even know anything other than maybe a base base base model wouldn't have CC standard.

[@chicagoangler]

Wait so all models don’t have cruise?

[@DebuggE]

@@chicagoangler Z71 and up do and on the lower trims it's an option I believe

[@TJ-oi5qe]

Really like the truck but agree that the one bed length is a no go. Will be looking at the frontier

[@WheresHerb]

@@DebuggE it's in an option package. Meaning you can't order just the cruise control, you have to buy the whole option package. Which is ridiculous 🙄.

[@franzvanjulio5523]

I think it’s a cool truck, Andrey. Obviously, it comes with some compromises, but it’s definitely usable and I think you’ll have fun with it. I’m curious to see you follow through with some of those cosmetic changes. Either way, I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to seeing more videos featuring it.

[@shifferbrains1729]

I love your new truck Andre, I am a GM guy and its an embarrassent that Chevrolet would design such a beautiful interior/exterior and not make cruise and dampered tailgate standard equipment!. As far as the headlight controls being in the touch screen, how often do you touch a headlight switch if they are set to automatic? Cant wait for a Colorado/Ranger/Frontier/Tacoma comparison

[@cuzz2895]

I own a 2021 zr2. Love it. But to answer your question, I work at a shipyard and it is an unwritten rule that when you park at 4:00 in the morn you turn your headlights off. So yeah some people will use the headlight swith everyday

[@mini2nut67]

Looking forward the the new Ranger Raptor and the all new Tacoma TRD Pro hybrid. There has never been a better time to purchase an off-road capable midsize pickup truck than in 2023. Every manufacturer has upped their game.

[@wesreese5211]

The embarrassment is they kept that awful 8 speed. GM must really enjoy being in lawsuits lol how is that the only thing carried over from the last generation

[@davefornit6235]

Its a redesigned 8 speed .My brother has the orginal 8 speed ona silverado 2015 no issues.

[@drnick40]

That was an awesome video. Andrey, congratulations! Great looking truck! I am sure you’ll enjoy it for many many miles. Very disappointed at GM for not including a cruise control which is a basic feature in today’s world. They have to retrofit your truck FOR FREE! Otherwise please give them hell, because people are listening to you. You are the top truck journalist on KZbin. Shame on GM! Thank you guys once again for this most informative video.

[@montysinnett]

Cruise is available

[@Ornelas11B]

You lose cruise control when you add the technology package as an option. Andre also doesn’t have the dampened tailgate besides he went with the imitation leather. If you go with the imitation leather interior you lose the dampened tailgate.

[@montysinnett]

@@Ornelas11B no you don’t, you get adaptive cruise with the technology package

[@drnick40]

@@montysinnett I know but it should be standard. We live in the 21st Century.

[@drnick40]

A cruise control along with all safety features should be a standard equipment in any new vehicle. What is the benefit of having all these big distracting screens if you don’t have the basic convenience of a cruise control?

[@LoneWanderer479]

So happy you finally got yours Andre! And excited to see what you test on it. I'm picking up my Z71 Tuesday!

[@cputeq007]

Congrats -- I have a deposit on my Z71 "in transit" to dealer -hopefully not a long wait!

[@sorenandersen2159]

Man these two guys are the BEST! seriously please do more with these two, what a great combo

[@lazynow1]

Yes, no Roman or his super annoying son Tommy, these guys are the best

[@travisp11]

I know how you guys feel about the color. When I bought my Kona in 2020 is was a rainy, cloudy day. The color looked like a dark red. A few days later when the skies finally parted the light really changed the personality. Hyundai’s pulse red reminds me of a metallic candy apple red. It really reminds me of the paint we had on our 70s and 80s cars growing up. I have to admit, it’s nice driving something that isn’t so run of the mill like so many manufactures do these days with the colors they offer.

[@Sh4d0xGaming]

Congrats Andre, I'm happy for you dude, you've totally earned it. Please say hi to Nathan, you two are an absolute power duo, love your shows. Peace

[@Ruben-dr4yi]

😅 The agony on Andres face and voice when he's talking about not having cruise control is priceless..

[@zzanatos2001]

It's an easy fix. Car Toys can install cruise control for a couple hundred bucks.

[@ethenjordan2010]

These trucks look so good. So many things to love. Congrats. I like the bike tire cutouts for my motorcycle. My ZR2 build date is 5/8. Can’t wait.

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

I am not a Chevy guy but that’s a nice looking truck I think it’s pretty neat congratulations on your new purchase👍

[@joepawling4735]

I really like what Chevrolet did with the Colorado and GMC Canyon in their interiors. The exterior was already nice looking. At the 52 minute mark you started to talk about the Ranger, I would really like to see how you compare the two vehicles. I think i heard that Ford wont be doing any revises on the Ranger until 2024.

[@Pilot545]

Currently drive an F-150 Platinum. I REALLY like this new Colorado! Nice job Chevy! 👍🏼

[@crossity3385]

Got a black at4 on order, but that yellow is so beautiful and unique, let the haters hate lol

[@lancemaki1248]

Can't wait to see this do the Ike! I'm very interested to see how it stacks up against the competition, and the outgoing generation of the GM twins

[@samiaziz2665]

Congratulations on your new truck Andre, hope it brings you joy , and that color looks great

[@billcleaver2695]

Great video by the way thanks. I just ordered a LT 4x4 Colorado here in Ontario, Canada MSRP was $41,103.00 My total price with options came to $49,673.09. Colour is all black on black. I opted for the 2.7/turbo plus engine also.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

Hopefully the LT includes cruise control

[@Curtdogg11v]

Congrats Andre. I'm hoping this truck is big enough for your boat. I learned from my own vehicle that flirting with the max towing number on a boat ramp can be challenging at times.

[@stuarthoffman5065]

It’s great to have you share the new truck you purchased!

[@Johnny_Kanuk]

Your truck has 14 more pounds of capacity than my 2018 Sierra AT. That's insane, really like the new Colorado.

[@idraw4me181]

I have a 2019 Colorado, was contemplating upgrading to this new version when it comes time but not keen on that 2.7L Turbo, I have a V6 in my current truck and we are still getting 400+ out of each tank of gas, so I see no savings there. It is going to be at least 2 years before we update our truck though so have time to see how this new engine works out. Love your videos, they are very informative without a doubt.

[@tanka93]

I absolutely love the stance and look of the TB. It's leveled from the factory! I HATE that you cannot get the LED headlights though.

[@Joeymart3]

Agreed. It should have been an option like it is on the LT

[@ChaoticBean794]

Trail boss is meant to be for off-roading. LEDS are expensive to switch out.

[@Steven-xj2rf]

They are going to be easy to add.

[@mybro727]

Chevrolet makes it insanely easy to switch out light bulbs from the headlight housings to the license plate lightbulbs - it’s super easy if that’s the sortable thing you base your purchases on. They kept the price down for everyone while offering the capability you’ll want. GM did it correct.

[@tanka93]

Can't argue that point. It's not a deal breaker. I still want one!

[@70DMac]

In regards to the patrons' question, if he's in a super duty, he's most likely running E load tires, not D load as is this Colorado shown. Therefore, the tire PSI should be higher. Make sure you're running E load tires made for a super duty because they are 10 ply and have a much stronger side wall.

[@Jmaninaz1]

Beautiful looking truck and it certainly looks to be capable when the pavement ends, but with gas at or near $5/gallon, at least where I live in AZ, the fuel mileage estimates are grim at best, but here's hoping you love the truck as much in a year as you do right now. Enjoy and have fun!

[@zkdadof4]

Andre, you can use moving blankets if you don't want the bed scratched.

[@philb29]

That’s a sharp truck. Love the stance with the Trail Boss trim.

[@whychry]

I Think there was nothing better than the old style plastic under the rail bedliner or over the rail

[@showmemorefunthings9208]

That's a nice looking truck! Surprisingly cool color too!

[@Clarkssman]

many occasions where we flash the lights to communicate. flash to let someone in , tell them go first at 4 way stops. alert for speed trap. with this truck you have to take your eyes off the road to go through screen menus . Its similar to looking at your phone or texting while driving.

[@LP-ht3jv]

This purchase seems to represent what can be missed when you order online with out seeing the trucks

[@pernell4351]

Just do like I did put fog lights to the vehicle. You put LED fog light in the spot where the fog lights go on the truck. Keep the regular incandescent bulb headlight. that’s what we did in our car it works fine. I change the incandescent bulb out fog light. Put led fog lights work great. Did that way for winter time and also at night you’ll will get the brightness out LEDs. My GMC 1500 sierra did not come for lights but I’ll add them went online and got the light from the dealership has parts and put them in myself the wires are there to hook up fog lights just had to add fuse’s. Also cruise control. To truck just cruise control for $250.

[@vinnyc7142]

Nissan also offers a crew cab with a long bed 👌 so really they have 3 options

[@Terry-bw7qk]

Glad to see that Chevy is offering this in a yellow. I had a 2007 Colorado in the bright yellow, loved that truck, and really missed it when I bought a Silverado later (no yellow option offered). Fast forward a few years and I found a special order 2020 Silverado Trail Boss in Wheatland Yellow. Love the looks of that one too. You walk out into a parking lot and you can instantly spot your vehicle, and it looks so sharp. Hope you enjoy it!

[@billkrause4585]

I been waiting for my 2023 Colorado LT 4 Cylinder Turbo Pluss with lots options for 11 weeks. Today they called and said they have a yellow Trail Boss that had arrived if I'd be interested? My reply was no. I'm 75 and don't need the expense of the beefy tires and suspension to go off road. Over 11 weeks of looking at reviews and reading and learn about my truck's options, I have fully convince myself I have the right truck for me...Especially the Radiant Red color with black interior is nice together that I never had in a vehicle before.

[@F9FCJ429]

Congratulations, Andre! GM pushed the envelope in design, which will get people who would never look at a GM vehicle to at least try it out. I see little touches too, like the way the top of your instrument cluster echoes your sculpted hood. Genius is in the details. Don’t feel too bad about the CC, in 2003 I was working as an electrical engineer in telecom. I knew a layoff was coming, but I also knew I needed something cheap and drama free. I got myself a brand new Ranger Edge extended cab with the 4 L overhead cam. X plan out the door was $16,300. But the dealer forgot to add cruise. I was bummed at first, but I got over it, it’s not the end of the world. The truck is still on the road. When I got the 2015 F150 I sold it to a neighbor who needed cheap wheels and he’s still driving it. I mean like he is literally still driving it, he lives in a couple houses down on my street and I just saw it go by! 165,000 miles last time I asked. Mobil 1 every 5000. I guess I’m getting old, I don’t want to hear the exhaust on a truck. For the record, a 2003 Ranger 4 L exhaust sounded like a couple of cats having it out with an old Eureka vacuum cleaner at high noon🙀

[@montysinnett]

Cruises is available

[@LoneWanderer479]

I could care less about the headlight controls in the screen honestly. I've seen people's concern over it but in my 3 yrs of owning my Silverado I almost never touched the physical controls because automatic lights do everything you need. So I can understand why they thought it would be good to save space and move it if it doesn't get much use Trip meter and driver cluster controls in the infotainment cluster is awful though in my opinion. Hopefully a SW update changes that

[@johngaudet6316]

Auto headlights don't do everything you need. They only come on when it's dark outside. How many vehicles are driving around in bad weather with lights off and can barely see them?

[@JokerG16]

nah don’t justify GM’s ridiculous oversight. there are times when you might want to use your high beams for a quick second when you need it in a pinch. having to take your eyes off the road for headlight controls is wild

[@vehiclenanny]

Andre and Nathan are a good pairing. I really enjoy their genuine banter on these videos. Great example at 55:15 in this video when Nathan responds to Andre's comment about the turbo noise: "is that important to you." Funny.

[@David_Truck]

Congrats on the new truck Andre. Love the color looking forward to more videos

[@unhandleme]

Nice truck, Andre. LOVE the color. That crooked Trail Boss badge on the grill ( 23:45 ) would drive me crazy, though.

[@MegaRetr]

Man these two guys are the BEST!

[@412griffon]

Great truck Andre! Too bad GM didn't use this platform to make the real Blazer.

[@mybro727]

I wish y’all would get over it. The Blazer is insanely successful today which means GM did their homework in reviving a nameplate and making it convenient for their customers who needed a two row crossover today and require it to be affordable, good looking, good driving, reliable, with good tech and comfort. Every SUV doesn’t need to be a desert runner in order to make sense.

[@412griffon]

@@mybro727 Its not a suv its a crossover.Tell that to GM fan who doesn't want to drive a bronco and thinks the four runner too archaic And its so popular your blazer that GM is transforming it to a EV!😀

[@dalefrolander3583]

Congratulations Andre. Don't let them beat up your truck before you line-x coat the bed. I got a new 4runner and some of my "friends" say I need to get some scratches in it so I don't have to worry about it. No thanks, I'm going to keep it like new for as long as I can. All of the damage to my previous vehicles were caused by other people who won't treat it like you will.

[@JamesJackson-Hailey]

Get the magbak phone case, and you’ll always have a magnet on you. It’s super strong and a nice case. Not affiliated in anyway, just really like it.

[@aaronbehindbars]

That color looks a bit like a gold. Maybe it's my display or perhaps the cloudy day, but it doesn't strike me as a super vivid, bright color. I like it, even if I probably wouldn't get it myself. The new Colorado and Canyon have the best lines and proportions of any mid-sizer. The dash to axle ratio looks so much better with the front axle shoved forward. It makes sense only to offer a crew cab, but they really should have offered two bed lengths.

[@collinsimmons7156]

It be good to do a podcast on how much it fit cruise control

[@erp2000]

It's probably a software and a button

[@chadhaire1711]

reset the odometer is 5 steps, and that temperature knob works but there are no numbers on the screen to tell you what temperature you are selecting.

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

Time flew watching this. You two work well together. Who knew 😮🤷‍♂️

[@azrwilkinson]

Only small thing I didn’t like about the trail boss is No LED lights. But I love the trail boss because of its simplicity. I don’t mess with the light switch, always on auto, a lot of time my phone is streaming music, and how many people reset their trip meter? I do but I wouldn’t mind how you have to do it if it’s a big deal. As far as what was said about halogens, I would agree that at least they would keep the lights defrosted.

[@99-Zulu]

I said it before but adding the multiflex tailgate from the Silverado would improve the idea of having only one bed configuration. Having that flip up extension built into the tailgate would add a little length to the bed. Also Super Cruise is one of the most advanced self driving systems on the market today. The sheer fact that they haven't made adaptive cruise control standard, is dumb. Other companies that sell less vehicles with more primitive self driving have made adaptive cruise control standard. The fact that basic cruise control isn't standard. They are outright greedy, if not worse than companies trying to make you subscribe for heated seats. BMW.

[@Danman1972]

I love the two indents in the bed at the front. Combined with the dual rings its actually perfect for putting two dirt bikes in there and strapping them down with the rear tires on the tailgate. That said... the bed is stupid high! My 96 was nice... I could use a 6 foot ramp without a steep angle. Can't on my 08 and I think this bed is actually higher!

[@stevenmckee945]

Looking forward to seeing a MPG test run, because I agree those numbers are lower than I expected.

[@johnkauzlarich932]

Picked up my new Z71 colorado yesterday I had a 105 mile drive home driving 60-70 mph and got 25.6 mpg

[@Gerry-K]

Yeah I mocked the Color till I went to a dealer and saw it in person on a fairly sunny day. And the color Pops for sure! I sure wish Colorado/Canyons's came in extended cab as well.

[@Justfor1day]

Great review...i think the color is awesome...it has a nice aggressive look with beautiful lines...cruise control was a big miss...put less into the hi tech your video screen has and into a Basic package

[@craighoffman6876]

2nd generation Canyon diesel crew cab longbox owner (with damped tailgate) here. We can't get the CCLB configuration or a small efficient diesel in a midsize truck anymore. I have no desire to "upgrade" my Canyon to these new trucks, that extra foot of bed length comes in very handy at times. Funny thing was, the long box was only another $325 if memory serves, it is odd to me that the CCLB configuration is comparatively rare. The new 2.7 engine and 8 speed transmission combo on the new trucks looks nice though, and it has been around for awhile now in the full size trucks, so that is good.

[@derektassie1479]

Im not a Chevy guy, but this truck is so badass looking. I love that color. I may actually buy one.

[@vhockada]

Ford guy here. Handsome looking truck. Congrats! Edit here, no cruise control? Unacceptable

[@morganml3983]

Great truck... don't let them destroy the bed... that paint is beautiful!

[@williamconrad1087]

Reminds me when I took delivery of my 98 Camaro SS and discovered no dual exhaust, it was an option over and above the SS package.

[@toniogonzalez0506]

Congratulations Andre on your new puppy acquisition!! YOU JUST SOLD ME THAT COLORADO!!!😮😅

[@the_jarmel]

Thanks guys ... Enjoy your Friday everyone ✌️

[@louisvilaros9066]

I think your truck looks nice if someone doesn't like it tell them to screw off I bought a 2023 subaru crosstrek for 24,000 friends said y u buy that well it great on Mpg I can haul 1500lbs all wheel drive and lay the seats down throw my dogs in back they love it looks good bud congrads keep Tommy at the shop I like your clips

[@SoulfulHouseMafia]

2023 and Chevy still rockin' the halogen headlights. Of all models it should have been standard. Bet they do it next year.

[@andrewhatz6220]

If you disable you turbo bypass, consider that the ECU is mapping the fuel trim assuming that air is being recycled and you are now removing it and adversely affecting the air/fuel ratio.

[@gregc9220]

I get all the tech in new cars today because people think it cool but having so many of the functions in the screen is very distracting having to take your eyes off the road swipe right and left up and down looking for what ever it is you wanting at the time vs knowing where a button or knob is and can go to it by feel and never take your eyes off the road in my opinion, something so simple as resetting the trip meter now takes four steps is ridiculous! Having the light switch in the screen is just lazy and stupid that GM couldn't just use a light switch from the parts bin.

[@choochaloon7345]

GM nailed the look of this truck on the outside but it feels cheaper in every way compared to my 2016 Colorado. Walked away from the car show feeling disappointed when I saw the interior quality in person. Looking forward to seeing what the new tacoma has to offer.

[@madcratebuilder]

Great job guys. Lot of very good real world info here. The 3rd Gen is growing on me, going to need to grow more to get me out of my 17 ZR that I've upgraded with after market parts that match most the 3rd Gen changes.

[@daleliske9757]

Again, I'm 56, look at far we've come in trucks, my dad worked at the GM proving grounds as an engineer, head of the machine shop. He ordered a new 1979 3/4 ton Chevrolet Scottsdale for his brother, a farmer by trade. It had the 292 straight 6, 4 spd transmission with granny first gear. 4.11 rear axle, two tone brown and tan. Vynal interior, my uncle didn't even care if it had a radio.!! Regular cab, 8' box. In those days, a 3/4" 8' piece of plywood was a bedliner.! 2 weeks after he picked up the truck, we went up north to visit, we were told by my aunt upon arrival, my uncle was out back, loading 8"concrete blocks. My dad and I started to help, by picking each block up and carefully placing them into the bed of my uncles 2 week old truck. My uncle yelled out, I don't have time for this, as he chucked each 8" block into the bed from 5 ft away.! Now we're so concerned if we get a scratch anywhere.!! So, the truck cost him $4000 in 1979. Don't know exactly what my uncle made farming, maybe $20-30,000. Still, he treated a truck, as a TRUCK. Now it's a glorious cowboy caddilac.

[@Travisj9935]

Cruise control is the most necessary thing... Most trucks no days have most of these things you're pointing out. I have an aftermarket Ultragauge for my 2022 F-150 that has all the engine perimeters right on my steering console. Has trans temp and everything possible. Super handy

[@okanelkin]

initially, the light switch being in the radio doesn't sit well with me. but when i think about it, i set my headlights to auto and leave them there indefinitely... it really doesn't matter.

[@Bis4Bryson]

Do the liner yourself and film that! We can get reviews on it and how hard or easy it is to do it yourself

[@gregmoessner3104]

I agree! But I haven’t seen these guys hold a wrench yet

[@andreiionescu205]

​@@gregmoessner3104 they have the sclave mecanic working for them

[@adamlowe4013]

Get a MBRP 3 inch cat back kit with resonator delete. Did it to my 3.6 22 model. Got that ferrari tone going on!. I did add a k&n filter to the factory box too. It's worth it.

[@aerynlovell4754]

I first read about the new Canyon/ Colorado in 2022 and saw some spy photos. I knew when I read about the 4 cylinder engine and digital gauges that I didn't want what GM was selling. I prefer the Nissan Frontier because it has more of a classic truck design with a more low-tech, and for me, it is a more user-friendly interior with a naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine. It will be interesting to see a long-term review of the 2023 Colorado. At work, we have an Isuzu cube van, and there have been problems with the touchscreen. Sometimes, if you push the volume, the radio stops working. When you turn the air conditioning on, it will not turn off. To reset the touchscreen, you have to turn the truck off and on several times. I am curious to see if tying everything into the touchscreen will cause problems in the future or is the GM technology reliable? On the 2023 Colorado I don't hate or like the front design but I hate all the plastic on a 4x4 because it will get busted if you hit anything. I also find the lack of skid plates and fog lights for a 4x4 unacceptable. Without a light switch or auxiliary switches (like a Jeep) then how do you add and wire up fog lights, off-road lights or other accessories? If you want to replace the spare with a more puncture resistant offroad tire with aggressive tread, there are places that sell used tires (about 70% tread) for a fraction of the cost of a new tire. The best aftermarket towing mirrors for the Colorado or Canyon are the Boost Auto Parts or ClearView mirrors. All the beeping and chiming would drive me crazy. It looks like Andre was getting annoyed by all the beeping reminders that treat the driver like an idiot that needs to be constantly nagged. In February 2023, I found a good deal on a Base 2016 GMC Canyon, extended cab, long box, 2wd, manual transmission truck with a 4 cylinder engine. The Base Canyon had 16 inch rims so I went to a salvage yard and bought 18 inch SLT rims then put 285/65R18 Toyo Open Country AT tires on the back and 235/65R18 Open Country HT tires on the front to get the "farm truck" look. The engine was so quiet I had to look at the Tach to know when to shift. To make the truck loud enough to be able to hear the engine I put a Cherrybomb Vortex muffler on it and now it sounds like an aggressive 6-cylinder. The Cherrybomb muffler improved my fuel economy, and now I can shift gears without looking at the Tach because I can listen to music and still hear the engine.

[@davidzavala337]

Really nice looking truck and beefy, but it lack or needs to change the following. 1. Add a headlights switch l. Screen are not as reliable as a switch or easy and cheapnto replace, especially from chevy. 2. LED headlights 3. Cruise control 4. Trip odometer lever. suggestions, 1. Smaller wheels Now, I don't want to be a first gen owner from a chevy. On the shocks I thought I was the only one who noticed the mounts to be too low and sticking out.

[@Aspen910]

That painted bed is so beautiful it's almost painful to think about using it as a truck or covering it up with a liner.

[@kelvinburton3454]

How is the sound system? I noticed this trim can't be ordered with the Bose.

[@4vinylsound]

Love the truck but having to go through the computer screen for the headlights on the trip meter that's a deal breaker.

[@wanderingwilton3921]

I’m sure the cruise control is already built into the program. Try buying the button switch and maybe the corresponding harness for the steering wheel and change it out. There were a lot of cars that came from the factory without cruise control and all they needed was the physical button because they mostly all come programmed the same so the dealer can up charge 1000% for a $50 button 🙄

[@WheresHerb]

It isn't a simple addition. It never has been.

[@wanderingwilton3921]

@@WheresHerb depends. I added cruise control to a 2016 KIA Soul base model with a 6 speed manual by just changing out the switch panel and wire harness in the steering wheel. The parts are usually available through the dealership and many times offered as dealer upgrades to create more revenue for themselves. It’s at least worth looking in to.

[@albertmcfry6322]

Nice truck Andre,the new Colorado is very good looking truck. If I had not bought a new frontier pro4x in 2022,I would be looking at these trucks. Having said that,I love my frontier. Plan on keeping it for a long time.

[@billricheter5678]

I have a 1998 frontier still looks and runs great. Excellent 4wd. Hope,you,have,the same luck. Almost bought a Tacoma instead. It would have rusted out by now

[@tspence7472]

Got to have cruise control on the truck! Love the looks of the Colorado hopefully you get 24 to 26 mpg

[@MySledgeHammer]

The MPG rating is actually a couple lower than with the 3.6 v6 engine surprising to hear from other’s channels.

[@telcobilly]

Great looking truck from GM finally! I'm rooting for GM to put the quality, durability and reliability back in. I was all about GM from the 80s to the early 2000s. Had 2 Suburbans 3 GM minivans, 2 vettes, 3 Fieros & a H3 Hummer. No one can accuse me of being a hater. Once I got my first of 2 used Tacomas, I never looked back. If GM changes their ways and treats their customers better, I might look at them again as I need a car here in the Philippines.

[@peterpeterson7784]

Great video. I bought the first year 2007 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and still driving. Only problem is I had to replace the fuse box under the hood at 160,000, and now have 170,000 on it. Living in city I can hardly remember when I last used cruise control or even high beams. You guys should do more videos while driving. You can kind of do a version of carpool karaoke.

[@mclroy]

Do the line x before use your bed Andre. A nice truck like that. Keep it clean.

[@gmv0553]

I love the new look for the Colorado and Canyon!

[@johngeorge2081]

My Trail Boss was built on 3/13. It's now 45 days later, and it's still sitting at the factory! It's only 170 miles away. I'm told that I can't go pick it up. No delivery date can be given.

[@nathanielseth]

I wish Andre had his own channel without the other guys, he's the best.

[@PWlangford1]

Its funny with my 2.7 I didn't like the sound however now after 8 months I love it. Its defiantly a different sound. I am disappointed in the milage for a four. 🇨🇦

[@zachtremblay4618]

Im sure adding cruise would be minimal considering its probably all there already minus the contols. The harness is probably already in the column.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

I heard on videos though that the bedliner material is not rust proof though. People who get their cars coated in bedliner do not remove all of the paint, they just scuff it so that the bedliner will stick.

[@1234robin]

No hood struts and they use a prop rod now. No tailgate soft open. To me those are 2 options that are a must.

[@essel23fly]

What's really strange is that if you don't want the cloth seats, you can't get any of the big packages/options. It deletes the fake leather.

[@ericn3221]

I always felt like Nathan got agitated with Andre in the past, but he seems to handle Andre's enthusiasm better which is a nice change. I love the new Colorado and it's looks blow the competition away. I think 3 levels of engine torque is foolish, but it's GM's way of getting more money out of you because more than half the people with the plus will spend the money to get the factory tune for more torque and Nathan, pound comes before feet. It's ridiculous for GM to put halogen lights on the trail boss and not have cruise control as standard equipment is inexcusable. I loved the review!

[@Mark-pb8yt]

Andre and Nathan, you two should compare the new Colorado with the new Frontier!

[@boberwin583]

Love following you guys each week. I don't mean to correct Nathan, but I own a 2016 CREW CAB with the 6' bed. I had to special order it for 2 reasons. Back in late 2015-early 2016, dealerships rarely had more than 1 Colorado on the lot. And never had the 6' bed. The other reason, was for $40K, I wanted to be everything I wanted so color, options and 6 ft bed were a must. I enjoy my Colorado, because I can put a blowup mattress in the back and sleep in it. I also have a matching A.R.E. cover. Sadly I did not get the diesel and now wish I did. GM killed the 2.8 diesel on the Colorado/Canyon. So my next truck will either be a 1500 with the 3.0 diesel or the 2500 with the 6.6 Duramax.

[@motorcitymadman8098]

Love the look but no heated seat and steering wheel option is a big no for me. Can't believe that it's not even an option you can add.

[@Lladnar1978]

I absolutely love his color choice!

[@pacificdragon1]

Put the Line-X in the bed first. Probably add running boards. Great looking truck!👍