2004 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Extended Cab LS review from North America
"Good design, lousy execution"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The power steering pump failed.
Seats starting to wear badly.
Misc. trim pieces have fallen off inside and the interior is of poor quality for the "top-of-the-line" model.
The body side molding has started coming off.
The "Skid Plate Package" that was listed with the Z71 package I paid for did not come on the truck. Chevy's response was that "we reserve the right to change or improve the product without notice". Or refund either, I assume.
One alloy rim was bent from the factory.
The drivers running board self destructed.
The doors leak air and have been adjusted several times.
The battery failed and was replaced.
The blower fan failed.
The engine computer needed to be reprogrammed.
The extra cost yellow paint is very thin as to see the primer in some spots.
General comments?
The truck is a very good design let down by shoddy materials and poor workmanship. I hope GM will learn to build more reliable vehicles some day. When the truck is running right, its performance, ride and fuel economy are excellent.
Mileage is 23 city, 28 highway.
The engine has plenty of power.
The ride and handling is excellent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 I-5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2004 |