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

We meet Mike, a Chevy Colorado ZR2 owner, and find out about his truck and why he bought it. Then we hit the trails and put it to the test.
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[@masonwilkes7000]

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

[@MrIpjrobson]

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

[@MrPolycount]

That is going to be me next year.

[@sierravortec2494]

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

[@Moonless6491]

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

[@darrellsingleton5933]

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

[@Mozuf]

Literally been doing that for about a year now lol

[@jelv.4142]

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

[@stake6957]

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

[@scotw67]

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

[@charlesnickell7257]

I agree 100 percent

[@culinarycaravan]

Agree 200%

[@robertryan7204]

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

[@crsantin]

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

[@lolotus4borderless]

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

[@richardguse3410]

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

[@sierravortec2494]

I love these videos, real people with real trucks.

[@davidtadlock2238]

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

[@tallll70]

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

[@ivaniuk123]

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

[@scotw67]

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

[@rondail5675]

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

[@tinyredgiant9915]

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

[@rickernsberger3664]

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

[@yermoffroad]

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

[@gongsu]

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

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

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

[@TheBeatenPaths]

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

[@christopherdouglas8471]

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

[@jonnyspeed]

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

[@chrisfiberoptics9739]

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

[@greym6436]

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

[@northerntoyota7584]

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

[@hankuhrig765]

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

[@user-nc7vf3oy6p]

Never doubt the zr2...doubt the tires .

[@septuzwillz5936]

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

[@AP-jl2lv]

careful at 12:30 if wearing headphones, ear destruction

[@austinpetersen1821]

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

[@texasboy2005]

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

[@TruckKing]

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

[@texasboy2005]

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

[@lesterlgraham]

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

[@jelv.4142]

Awesome take, Owner input/review. Fun trail.

[@1964rmcc]

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

[@septuzwillz5936]

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

[@brokenmedic9133]

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

[@vinmangt]

Great interview. Mike was very forthcoming.

[@steventrudeau4955]

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

[@B86432]

good job mike !!! served the zr2 community well

[@atvseatexchange2176]

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

[@TruckKing]

Our pleasure!

[@bwbounds]

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

[@TruckKing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheRnwood]

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

[@jyoung188]

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

[@septuzwillz5936]

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

[@MrSujano]

Haha amazing video! Informative, suspenseful and entertaining!

[@TruckKing]

Thanks! 😃

[@dalephillips8250]

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

[@ryandayman3257]

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

[@TruckKing]

Appreciate that

[@bradbiggums7399]

good video enjoy watching you guys!

[@wesshepard]

Great video guys!

[@aaroncooper8821]

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

[@coryernewein]

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

[@PWlangford1]

My sister lives up there ha ha.

[@daniDEE_tv]

hats a REALreview. great stuff man

[@aclay4774]

Dudes voice sounds like motor trend on pbs

[@mittiejackson8421]

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

[@MrPolycount]

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

[@mohnster4000]

Awesome video 👍

[@matchstickman915]

Great job guys!

[@zacharygoeden1282]

Can’t wait for next gen Colorado/Canyon

[@charlesnickell7257]

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

[@realthing66]

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

[@jedironin380]

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

[@MrJons420]

These gm midsizers are awesome! Great video

[@TruckKing]

Thanks!

[@martyfield694]

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

[@madcratebuilder]

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

[@thescramble4309]

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

[@davidcarter6807]

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

[@ryank9910]

That looks fun!

[@feedrate1]

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

[@MarksDavid]

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

[@andrewjv14]

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

[@glennschultz7685]

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

[@johnoberle9750]

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

[@lagoonrd4173]

I like this dudes thinking in graduating into this zr2

[@vw1610]

great color! congrats

[@willwhatru7]

Mighty ZR2💥💥💥👍🏾💪🏾

[@swathdiver489]

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

[@178Mech]

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

[@septuzwillz5936]

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

[@gregnavarra7062]

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

[@tallll70]

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

[@ddddsd20]

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

[@baxter4303]

Great video.

[@jamesmosley7794]

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

[@markflaugh2293]

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

[@keithnewby5259]

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

[@semiauto3148]

Good looking truck!

[@SeekanDestroy03]

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

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

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

[@PWlangford1]

Nice job on this 🇨🇦

[@TruckKing]

Thanks 👍

[@squatchwatch5237]

That was AWESOME 😎

[@TruckKing]

Thanks! 😁

[@fdmackey3666]

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

[@joecanis484]

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

[@patricehache7088]

That was very nice

[@ThorQuest]

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

[@chrisfiberoptics9739]

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

[@axkevin]

this aint even scripted

[@vertsk8er419]

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

[@KayBertoss]

How Canadian is this. Good job guys.

[@jaylangenstein9850]

Congrats on the bada$$ truck Mike.

[@mahhty4279]

Love it. Steve, do you guys have a video of Dads truck back there?

[@TruckKing]

I haven't put mine in the mud - yet.

[@fivecrosses9040]

No tow out with the tractor. Success.

[@matthewhunte1450]

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

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Luv my Kenda Kleaver RT 10 ply tires on my Ram 2500 4/4 HEMI Great Off-Road tires!"

[@HadesChaosProductions]

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

[@anthonyWeightgainer]

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

[@TruckKing]

We are in the Kawartha's

[@anthonyWeightgainer]

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

[@rickmcmhan2296]

Nice looking truck I like it

[@toasteroverdrive1097]

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

[@dannyg5636]

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

[@montechie]

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

[@1984twofourfive]

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

[@Carriesaglock]

Love the hugger orange