ZR2 COLORADO 50K MILES LATER.. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

This week I hit 50k on the ZR2! So I wanted to share my journey with this truck. The Good and the bad ! BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ZR2 CONTENT! DROP A COMMENT BELOW!!! Let me know what I should look at doing next.
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[@210078]

Nice to see a truck in its Natural environment!

[@quintili1]

I have 60K on my 2018 diesel. Lots of hard off-roading and it's my daily driver. I've had zero issues with my truck. I have the Alpha Command wheels also, they're a +20 offset.

[@karlschwaber7006]

I also have a 2018 diesel with 43k miles. Under warranty I had 2 shocks replaced but no other issues. But I tuned it and that was well worth it.

[@Pedro-po1qb]

What kind of mileage are you getting driving it daily?

[@madcratebuilder]

Trans flush should be warranty up to 5/50K power train warranty. My 17 has been extremely reliable, Peak, Deaver, shock relocation, Trifecta, 33's and 4.10s. Love this truck. Great video.

[@chadbaughman2686]

I took my ZR2 in and they said GM only pays for the tranny flush one time, then I have to prove the shudder....which is still hit and miss!

[@AngelLovesToLook]

Glad she's holding up. I have a 2019 Zr2 V6 with 36k, Still happy and love my truck. Go offroading all the time.

[@DAGOLFER34]

They are great trucks man ! Enjoy it !

[@MZ-bl6wg]

A big group of ZR2’s rolled through Moab Utah on Hells Revenge and they were very very capable! Would love me one of these! Love that they have front and rear selectable lockers! You’ve gotta come do Moab!

[@DAGOLFER34]

I’ve been there but I haven’t brought the ZR2. I did hit imogene pass and it did great!

[@justkillintime7554]

I've got a 19 with 37k on it. Had the trans fluid flush and change done a week ago on GM. With the new fluid it's like night and day. It just feels so smooth now

[@DAGOLFER34]

It made a difference for me man ! Hopefully these transmissions will hold up long term!

[@saltlakesuperman]

Looks good. I just ordered a 2023 Colorado ZR2. Looking forward to it

[@edwarddayton8471]

I have a 2019 diesel I love it no problems at all I’ve got 70,000 on it I get between 25 and 30 miles per gallon with a snug top canopy lots of off-roading

[@abninf501]

Awesome! I have a 2017 Colorado ZR2 with roughly 40k miles on it and I'm considering the Bison flares but I was concerned about drilling holes. But now you've mentioned 3M tape and I'm highly considering it... It does look nice!!!👍

[@DAGOLFER34]

Thanks man ! So far so good with the tape !

[@JoshuaIS1]

I have a Z71 17' and no issues at all.

[@bpmou9230]

Great video review at 50K. Your videos were one of the reasons I bought my 2021 ZR2 Gas. I ended up trading it (insane used car prices) and got a 2022 ZR2 Bison Diesel. I've looked at the BDS and I think the optimal approach is the high mark flares with the peak coils and add a leafs and 35"s. Just my .02. Enjoy the ride and best of luck with the new family edition!

[@DAGOLFER34]

Thanks man ! Enjoy the bison !! I have some more stuff coming for the Colorado. It’s on backorder so hopefully it will be in soon 😁 I’ve decided to stay on 33s for now 🤙

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Okay so I watched this video again I thought I heard you wrong LOL congratulations young man!!!! My daughter just turned 13 time flies by so fast! God bless.

[@DAGOLFER34]

That’s awesome man ! Thank you ! Same to you!

[@reginaldmclean8013]

100,000 and still going strong

[@a-saltweapon]

Nice 50K update. My 2020 has been in the shop for couple months now waiting on parts for DPF issue. Had issue with DPF at 20K . Have a shop " Fixing DPF" and will never have those issues again

[@DAGOLFER34]

I have always heard DPF is trouble !

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

I went through HD supply out of Canada for my kit. Installing it in a couple of weeks and can’t wait. DPF is the biggest money and control grab/scam ever. My filter was clogged @ 45k. Ridiculous.

[@a-saltweapon]

@@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330 had to get my kit out of Canada as well. Crazy world we live in

[@reginaldmclean8013]

I’m thinking of changing the torque converter before the transmission blows out. It’s the leading part that overheats the transmission. China used cheap aluminum on everything possible! Everything I’ve replaced failed from soft aluminum bending so slightly to prevent proper functioning! 1 The thermostat 2 vvt oil senders 3 torque converter probably made from aluminum. I’m guessing?

[@BeScratchin]

Great video travis love the truck

[@Aleromi99]

Cool, 50k update. Funny got the same hood protector on my 19 Z71. Also running Falken wild peak tires. Not the MT. I'm going to do the transfer case and front diff soon before winter. Did the rear diff few months back.

[@allenlebaron8993]

I got a great deal on one last week with 16k miles. It has almost 18k now and I took it down to Baja

[@DownAndDirtyOffRoad]

Nice update, I was thinking about getting a colorado, the duramax ones are interesting.

[@DAGOLFER34]

I really had a hard time deciding on gas vs diesel but these gas engines tuned are super strong. Honestly I think the weakest link here is the trans. If you get a gas version be sure and go with a trifecta tune. I have my AFM turned off and the trans has a “sport mode” on all the time. Makes the driving experience so much better.

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

I’ve got the ‘19 with the baby dura and I absolutely love it. Bought the delete kit and tuner and will be installing it in the next couple weeks. It’s got decent power as is, but once the delete/tune goes in it’ll be a game changer.

[@DownAndDirtyOffRoad]

@@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330 good to hear. What mpg do you ussually get? 4cyl must be decent. Wish small diesels were more popular in the US. Overseas they are common.

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Yes 3M tape works great as long as the contact surfaces are nice and clean. That's what I used to put my flares on Sonoma crew cab. 😂 BTW coming to the Smokies for Christmas this year can't wait!!! Keep in mind once you go 35 inch tires probably going to suck a lot more gas LOL there's times I wish I would have left my truck lower to the ground so it would be more roadworthy. But yes it will look awesome I already figured you were going to do it LOL 😂

[@DAGOLFER34]

Oh dude I’ll be re gearing it for sure. I’ll probably hold off till my 33s are toast then go full send 😂

[@tylerkasper6856]

Hey Travis! Great channel, content and mods. Waiting on my new ZR2! Did you have a video of the bison flares (are they the AEV high mark?)? And you did not cutting of the body, just used factory ZR2 flare holes and tape? Thanks

[@edwinespinal1054]

Awesome

[@aclay4774]

That's a good looking rig. Thinking about buying one and putting 17in black steel wheels with 295s stock setup

[@harolddenton6031]

I was thinking about buying a used chevy zr2 when i move back to mount carmel,tn to take care of my elderly dad. Then I plan on going four-wheeled over in Bumpus cove and otger areas in unicoi county. My cousin Michael Denton still lives off of cherokee road not far from cherokee elementary school in johnson city. His cousin David Street lives in erwin and knows the trails in that area.

[@DAGOLFER34]

This area has a lot of great trails ! Places to camp too. Good choice if you want an all around truck that can do it all.

[@harolddenton6031]

I bought a 2024 zr2 in tgat harvest bronze metallic color. Aboutvto change out with bronze wheels and taller 2555/85r17 34 inch tall tires. Maybe michey Thompsons baja boss at or cooper discoverer at 3 xlt tires. I have already driven my truck on rich mountain. Took it off hurricane gap down a forestry trail that crossed the stream in 3 places. A dang about 175 lb black bear came rolling off the hill about 10 yards infront of my truck weeks ago while driving up from hot springs side heading up to rich mountain fire tower.

[@danielcrowe8940]

MY 2018 Colorado started shuddering bad at just a little less than 9,000 miles.......felt and sounded like it was running over rumble strips...'....the dealer changed the tranny fluid......

[@georges4562]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jalenking192]

Looks awsome! Maybe a fab fours rear bumper.

[@irafael8080]

Love the Red chevy logo on the grill. How you do it?? Also, thanks for the 50k advice

[@DAGOLFER34]

It’s a new emblem from eBay

[@farfanr6610]

Just bought a colorado z71 I’m excited on starting the mods on mine I’m thinking I’m doing the same wheel set up

[@DAGOLFER34]

So worth it ! The offset works great with these wheels !

[@toddhingle3292]

Where did you get the black and red bowties?

[@steventhomas729]

That was great 50K review on your truck. I've got a 2020 ZR2 and I put rear shock skids on it and a rear differential skid plate. I noticed that you said you went through you firewall to hook up something. I'm a ham radio operator and wanted to run my mobile vhf/uhf radio's power cord to the battery, but I couldn't find a safe spot through the firewall for it. Where did you go through the firewall for your connection? Any information will help me alot. Thanks, Steve

[@DAGOLFER34]

I actaully went through the firewall where the clutch pedal / master-cylinder would bolt to. If you remove that bottom panel there is a pocket stamped perfectly for a place to run wires.

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

I test drove one at a dealership, it shuddered. Bought a Gladiator instead.

[@DAGOLFER34]

Trifecta tuned mine and shudder is covered under warranty. Tuning seriously makes a huge difference.

[@jeanjeudi1111]

Nicholas, what year model did you drive at the dealership? If the new Colorado trucks still have a shudder in 2021 it's utterly unacceptable and means GMNA (GM North America) is a joke. These Isuzu trucks built in the Rayong, Thailand plant run forever, are loaded way overweight and driven hard but keep on ticking year in year out. I don't know how GM managed to make the US units screw up. I admit the Isuzu / Colorado /Dmax units I've been around are right hand drive w/manual not 8spd auto. I like the proven, ultra durable, long lasting engine but I'm leery of the US units after seeing these posts on KZbin about Colorado's drivetrain issues. Have you heard of any 2020 or newer having these ludicrous issues with the drivetrain? The Colorado I looked at the other day in Phoenix had a 6spd/2.8 diesel, not the 8 spd, makes me wonder if GM is working on the problematic 8 spd trans. GM and Ford co-developed transmissions some years back but build them in their own separate plants, GM has QC problems, Ford not so much. I want the Colorado ZR2 and almost ordered one before Christmas '21 just now but am hearing about problems with brand new GM trucks. It seems hard to imagine they can be F'd up here because in SE Asia these bullet proof crates run and run with tons of miles on them, nothing breaking, just totally reliable. They're the perfect nice size, great mpg and just right for here in the US as an off road camper unit, would like to know if GM has managed to correct premature failures by now now or if not it's a pathetic waste and rules the Colorado out.

[@xbpbat21x]

I think I missed it...how many miles are on you truck?

[@DAGOLFER34]

53,000 at the moment

[@outlaw1-3]

My Colorado fishtails on rough pavement and dirt roads. Also has some kind of noise from the rear passenger side. Anyone else have this issue? Is it the shocks? The truck has about 62 k on it. Took it in and the service department said nothing was wrong. I think they just didn't want to dish out the warranty.

[@DAGOLFER34]

My truck will slide on wet pavement. These smaller midsize trucks will do that since there isn’t much weight in the back. Trust me it can’t be as bad as driving a single cab 2WD s10 in the rain 🤣. I’m 99% sure your truck it fine. If the shocks start leaking then you have problems.

[@Dehztroyed]

Is that bed rack from the s10? It still fits good? I like the half rack better than the one cbi offroad offers that stands as tall as the roof almost. I dig the sleek look like yours!

[@DAGOLFER34]

Yes it is! Just recently changed it up again.

[@wadeduvall7026]

Never too cold to camp! '21 Bison here. Was the level okay with the tent?

[@DAGOLFER34]

I have had no issues with the tent so far ! It does get a tad cold at higher elevations but overall I’ve really enjoyed it. Been all the way to Telluride and camped out of it for 2 weeks.

[@therecoverysensei6363]

Hi If I were to get the trifecta tune does it void the warranty? Enjoying the videos...

[@DAGOLFER34]

Thanks ! I believe it would. Most places can see that it’s been flashed.

[@abettercarport8006]

Do you have any suggestions for a driver's grab handle?

[@timricks1149]

How much decrease if any did you notice going with the 285/70/17 wheels? I went with a 18inch wheel and 275/65/18 standard load which is only 2 pounds heavier than stock. I have zero rubbing issues and power feel is same as well.

[@DAGOLFER34]

I tuned it at the same time so the mileage didn’t change for me. I average around 17.5-18mpg at all times now on 285/70/17s

[@tylerkasper6856]

Hey Travis! Great channel, content and mods. Waiting on my new ZR2! Did you have a video of the bison flare install (are they the AEV high mark?)? And you did no cutting of the body, just used factory ZR2 flare holes and 3M tape? Cheers!

[@rickgolden9220]

R your CV boots holding up good and not tearing

[@teddysphillips]

Do you run 93 octane with the tune? I like the transmission shifting better, but hate paying for the fuel. Seems to run about the same to me, just curious what you think.

[@DAGOLFER34]

Technically you can run 91 but yes I run 93 as a higher octane is recommended. I assume they increase timing for more power.

[@Mjr1348]

Did you do bump stops in the front ?

[@mickbar7008]

what's the best shock skid plate to purchase?

[@rollingballs1]

what kind of bed rack set up do you have?!?!

[@DAGOLFER34]

It’s from Hot Metal fab in California. You can also find them on eBay. It’s the slim rack.