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  • 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $17,145
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,484 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $18,270
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,484 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $19,390
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,441 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $20,650
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,465 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $20,845
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,441 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $21,775
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,465 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $22,690
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,422 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $23,945
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,272 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $23,945
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,422 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT
    Starts at
    $25,185
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 5-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,741 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/3LT
    Starts at
    $26,375
    14 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,441 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT
    Starts at
    $26,515
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas 5-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,572 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $27,555
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas 5-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,230 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/3LT
    Starts at
    $27,705
    14 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,272 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT
    Starts at
    $28,235
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 5-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,422 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT
    Starts at
    $29,075
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas 5-Cyl
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,230 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

OnStar version 9.0 available with improved voice recognition
Available Bluetooth phone connectivity
Aqua Blue Metallic exterior color replaces Inferno Orange
New front-seat head restraint design
5.3-liter V-8 available
Side curtain airbags standard on all models

The good & the bad

The good

Wide range of engine, trim choices
ZQ8 setup offers sports car-style handling
Three final-drive ratios for V-8 engine
Available automatic mechanical locking rear differential

The bad

Exhaust note on five-cylinder engine
V-8 only available with four-speed automatic
Low-grade plastics in interior

Expert 2011 Chevrolet Colorado review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
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our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

When four of the five midsize truck manufacturers introduced new small pickups for 2004-05, GM introduced the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. And in doing so, GM gave up two decades of equity in the popular S-10 brand to rename its compact truck.
Chevy also stepped away from the norm to offer a dual-overhead-camshaft and inline-five-cylinder engine rather than a traditional V-6. Then came new trucks from Dodge, Toyota and Nissan: all with more horsepower and towing capacity.

In 2009, Chevy finally offered a 300-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 in the Colorado, just as a slowing economy started directing shoppers to smaller, lower-priced engines. The Colorado has always been a favorite among cross-shopping consumers because of its extensive lineup and numerous options. Chevy likes to promote the Colorado’s three suspension setups to help differentiate its models. The Z85 is for normal operation; the Z71 is tuned for off-road use; and the ZQ8 is designed for sports car-style handling.

For businesses and contractors looking for a customized, small work truck, the Colorado can be ordered in a chassis cab configuration that can be upfitted with panel van-style or “midbox” storage solutions.

New for 2011

There are only marginal changes for the 2011 Colorado, including the availability of the latest generation of OnStar — GM’s in-truck information and telecommunications service — Bluetooth phone integration and redesigned front-seat headrests.

Exterior

When the Colorado debuted for 2004, it carried over the front-end styling from that generation’s Chevy Silverado, including the familiar power bar grille and angular “bat wing” headlamps. It looked great on the Colorado then, but now the Silverado has been restyled, and the Colorado is looking a little long in the tooth. The Colorado has a little more muscle in its silhouette than some other compact trucks, which is great in four-wheel-drive and/or Z71 trims. Lowered with the ZQ8 suspension, though, the Colorado may have a little more meat than some would like. Changes in recent years added body-colored moldings, bezels and surrounds to add a more sporty appearance to some trim levels. 

Exterior features include:

  • Bold wheel flares on Z71 models
  • Z71 suspension offers higher stance than previous models
  • Four new wheel designs help differentiate models
  • Sport appearance now standard on all Z85 models

Interior

Though drenched in plastic, the Colorado’s interior features an effective gauge layout and easy-to-reach audio and climate controls. There are some nice chrome accents to spice up the atmosphere, but this is mostly a utility-friendly cab with adequate storage and reasonably spacious surroundings for a compact pickup. The seats are wide and comfortable, and the crew cab offers decent headroom and legroom for people of most heights. The second row of the extended cab is for children only.

Interior features include:

  • Available leather seating in crew cab LT
  • Available moonroof in crew cab, extended cab
  • Available sliding rear window
  • Available Bluetooth hands-free phone integration

Under the Hood

Mechanical features include:

  • 185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes 190 pounds-feet of torque
  • 242-hp, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head and dual overhead camshafts that makes 242 pounds-feet of torque
  • 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 with aluminum block and cylinder head and two valves per cylinder that makes 320 pounds-feet of torque; variable valve timing is new for 2010, primarily for improved emissions
  • Five-speed manual (standard on four-cylinder models)
  • Four-speed automatic (standard on inline-five-cylinder and V-8, optional on four-cylinder models)

Safety

GM has improved the Colorado’s safety credentials with standard side curtain airbags. Stability and traction control are also standard. GM’s electronic stability system uses electronic brake controls to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle in certain situations.

Safety features include:

  • Crash sensor sends GPS signal
  • Front seat belt pretensioner

Of Interest to Truck Owners

  • Maximum gross vehicle weight rating: 5,300 pounds (extended cab and crew cab)
  • Maximum payload capacity: 1,422 pounds (4×2 regular cab)
  • Maximum towing capacity: 6,000 pounds (extended cab and crew cab V-8)
  • Axle ratio: 3.73:1 (all five-speed manual, four- and five-cylinder models), 3.42:1, 3.73:1, 4.10:1 (V-8)
  • Minimum ground clearance: 7.7 inches (Z85 4×2), 6.6 inches (ZQ8 4×2), 11.4 inches (Z71 4×2)
  • Minimum ground clearance: 10.2 inches (Z85 4×4), 11.4 inches (Z71 4×4)
  • Cargo floor length: 72.8 inches (regular and extended cab), 61.1 inches (crew cab)
  • Cargo floor width: 57.2 inches
  • Cargo floor width at wheel well: 42.6 inches
  • Cargo bed depth: 18.6 inches

 

2011 Chevrolet Colorado review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

When four of the five midsize truck manufacturers introduced new small pickups for 2004-05, GM introduced the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. And in doing so, GM gave up two decades of equity in the popular S-10 brand to rename its compact truck.
Chevy also stepped away from the norm to offer a dual-overhead-camshaft and inline-five-cylinder engine rather than a traditional V-6. Then came new trucks from Dodge, Toyota and Nissan: all with more horsepower and towing capacity.

In 2009, Chevy finally offered a 300-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 in the Colorado, just as a slowing economy started directing shoppers to smaller, lower-priced engines. The Colorado has always been a favorite among cross-shopping consumers because of its extensive lineup and numerous options. Chevy likes to promote the Colorado’s three suspension setups to help differentiate its models. The Z85 is for normal operation; the Z71 is tuned for off-road use; and the ZQ8 is designed for sports car-style handling.

For businesses and contractors looking for a customized, small work truck, the Colorado can be ordered in a chassis cab configuration that can be upfitted with panel van-style or “midbox” storage solutions.

New for 2011

There are only marginal changes for the 2011 Colorado, including the availability of the latest generation of OnStar — GM’s in-truck information and telecommunications service — Bluetooth phone integration and redesigned front-seat headrests.

Exterior

When the Colorado debuted for 2004, it carried over the front-end styling from that generation’s Chevy Silverado, including the familiar power bar grille and angular “bat wing” headlamps. It looked great on the Colorado then, but now the Silverado has been restyled, and the Colorado is looking a little long in the tooth. The Colorado has a little more muscle in its silhouette than some other compact trucks, which is great in four-wheel-drive and/or Z71 trims. Lowered with the ZQ8 suspension, though, the Colorado may have a little more meat than some would like. Changes in recent years added body-colored moldings, bezels and surrounds to add a more sporty appearance to some trim levels. 

Exterior features include:

  • Bold wheel flares on Z71 models
  • Z71 suspension offers higher stance than previous models
  • Four new wheel designs help differentiate models
  • Sport appearance now standard on all Z85 models

Interior

Though drenched in plastic, the Colorado’s interior features an effective gauge layout and easy-to-reach audio and climate controls. There are some nice chrome accents to spice up the atmosphere, but this is mostly a utility-friendly cab with adequate storage and reasonably spacious surroundings for a compact pickup. The seats are wide and comfortable, and the crew cab offers decent headroom and legroom for people of most heights. The second row of the extended cab is for children only.

Interior features include:

  • Available leather seating in crew cab LT
  • Available moonroof in crew cab, extended cab
  • Available sliding rear window
  • Available Bluetooth hands-free phone integration

Under the Hood

Mechanical features include:

  • 185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes 190 pounds-feet of torque
  • 242-hp, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head and dual overhead camshafts that makes 242 pounds-feet of torque
  • 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 with aluminum block and cylinder head and two valves per cylinder that makes 320 pounds-feet of torque; variable valve timing is new for 2010, primarily for improved emissions
  • Five-speed manual (standard on four-cylinder models)
  • Four-speed automatic (standard on inline-five-cylinder and V-8, optional on four-cylinder models)

Safety

GM has improved the Colorado’s safety credentials with standard side curtain airbags. Stability and traction control are also standard. GM’s electronic stability system uses electronic brake controls to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle in certain situations.

Safety features include:

  • Crash sensor sends GPS signal
  • Front seat belt pretensioner

Of Interest to Truck Owners

  • Maximum gross vehicle weight rating: 5,300 pounds (extended cab and crew cab)
  • Maximum payload capacity: 1,422 pounds (4×2 regular cab)
  • Maximum towing capacity: 6,000 pounds (extended cab and crew cab V-8)
  • Axle ratio: 3.73:1 (all five-speed manual, four- and five-cylinder models), 3.42:1, 3.73:1, 4.10:1 (V-8)
  • Minimum ground clearance: 7.7 inches (Z85 4×2), 6.6 inches (ZQ8 4×2), 11.4 inches (Z71 4×2)
  • Minimum ground clearance: 10.2 inches (Z85 4×4), 11.4 inches (Z71 4×4)
  • Cargo floor length: 72.8 inches (regular and extended cab), 61.1 inches (crew cab)
  • Cargo floor width: 57.2 inches
  • Cargo floor width at wheel well: 42.6 inches
  • Cargo bed depth: 18.6 inches

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
18.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

3.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.3
Performance 4.0
Value 3.6
Exterior 3.9
Reliability 3.8

Most recent

  • Good people hauler/ runs to HomeDepot

    Bought used 11 years old from Chevy dealer. The 4cyldr is anemic in town but on Hwy ok 25 mpg. Not a heavy hauler/tower vehicle
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Good place, good people!

    Is an awesome place to buy a vehicle from .The staff there are respectful, kind,and friendly. I recommend anybody that's looking to purchase a vehicle to go Auto Choice.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Completely unreliable

    This truck is a piece of crap. Too many times I've gone to start the truck and it won't. Sometimes it's dead. Sometimes it has power and won't start and sometimes, with a full battery, won't do anything. Chevrolet knows of the problem but won't recall it. It's not this model year. Avoid this truck at all costs. Problems began about 65k.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Refuses to recap passlock systems, HUGE PROBLEM

    Love the truck but once it leaves you sitting and wont start or crank and you look it up online to find FOR MANY MANY YEARS the passlock sustems have fails leaving stranded. Some it shuts down while driving, mine like others leaves you sitting for 10 minutes and you can try again and hope it turns over. They are well aware but wont recall it and instead make the parts to fix it, a new ignition switch...with zero promise that it wont happen again. So...unless you like leaving 20 minutes early just incase, and then when it starts get useto showing up waaay early...then I wouldnt buy ANY CHEVY again with a passlock system. THIS WILL BE MY LAST ONE EVER UNLESS THEY FIX THE SAME PROBLEM THEY HAD FOR 8-10 YEARS...AND STILL HAVNT FIXED, RECALLED, OR EVEN CARED AT ALL ABOUT. I guess their time is the only time that matters and pur money is all that matter as well. I CHALLANGE ANYONE READING THIS....before you buy a Chevy, look up onkine how long this has been a problem swept under the carpet and the cost of fixing it. Ifyou want to by a chevy after that...you got more time on your hands then I do then. DEAR CHEVY- FIX IT AND RECALL LIKE YOU SHOULD
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Worst vehicle I'ved owned

    This is the worst vehicle I'ved ever owned I'm a Chevy person but after buying this truck and problems I've had with it I would probably never by another chevy
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Liked it until it stretched the timing chain.

    Bought used in 2014, std cab with 6 ' box. Great in the snow, good acceleration, comfortable seat, decent mileage, fun truck, BUT stretched two timing chains in four years. The second time is the end of the road of course. Also had lights on on the dash all the time.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Still in the truck,fuel mileage sucks

    Needless for me to say I am not a GM fun. I needed a truck do junk work with.so i bought a Chevy Colorado just to do that
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Toyota truck

    Truck rides very nice looks great inside and out . Great on gas a vey smooth ride. Has great leg room it also has a good pick up when i need to go .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Horrible

    This the worst truck I have ever owned. I have gone through 4 front end alignments since new, 3 sets of tires. All tires are cut on the inside while being rotated every 5 thousand miles. Jockey box broke second day of ownership, took 3 months to get part. Two stereos, both ate CD. If over 50 lbs sits in back seat, plastic retainers fall off. You will not no until you drive over 50 mph with back windows down. Rear seat cushion will lift off frame and flop around. Passenger wiper continually hits radio antenna. Right wiper blade will stick to window and strip loose in freezing weather. Trans seal out in 36000 miles (no warrenty), transfer case seal in 49o,oo0 miles. Engine used oil since new up 2 qrts in an oil change. If seats get dirt on them it will not come out, same with door panels, carpet. Will not go into 4 low, or out once in. 80,000 on truck now.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
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  • Strong little truck GREAT on gas for a truck.

    So I thought I was down grading I have been a ford guy I I've always liked the way that Ford's look to me they look good but I've had bad luck with almost every Ford that I've had I don't know if it's luck or if it's Ford but I'm starting to think it's a Ford thing.So and right my last truck was 2010 ford f150 5.4 Drove it and 150,030 miles blown motor cam phazers how motor rebuild And came on check light airbag mechanic in ford could not figure out what was going on had enuff traded in on this little work truck wow I'm happy right now I tow just over 2,000 lbs for work ever day pulls like a champ for just 5 cyl And gets 20 mpg my for got 9 and pulled the same thing.Little less power up hill but the ford should be better pulling better.If your just towing around 2.000 lbs your good and it's great in the snow and off road.Only had for a month but I might be a chey guy now also my only other chey was 1999 gnu Safarie that van pulled trailers like this truck and whent over 300,000 miles v6 in that Kohl's a little bit better than the van and more power up hills and backing up the trailer has more power for sure hoping this little truck can be like my van was for me if it is I'll never go back to buying a Ford again!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Quality, dependable, capable.

    Love this truck. Small but comfortable. 5 cly. is perfect. Plenty of power and I average 21mpg (that's city and hwy over the course of a month).4x4 is unstoppable. Bluetooth for the phone is flawless and better than bluetooth in 2018 cars I'v rented. Seats 6, though front middle passenger better be small.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • This truck make me look like a boss...

    I remember a pass winter, on my way to a job saw a crowded of people. So I stop with my son to inquire. About 6 different vehicle got stuck in the snow. I say ok anybody need help they look at my truck and smile. I smile back and say it is a baby beast. So I got out my tow strap and when to work one car after the next until all 6 cars was free. I really enjoy this truck.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is available in 4 trim levels:

  • LT w/1LT (6 styles)
  • LT w/2LT (4 styles)
  • LT w/3LT (2 styles)
  • Work Truck (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado?

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has an average reliability rating of 3.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Chevrolet Colorado owners.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. 68.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.3
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 3.6
  • Exterior: 3.9
  • Reliability: 3.8

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