How many years can a Chevy Colorado typically remain in good condition?

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• Neil J. Jun 30, 2020

  How durable is the transmission on this car?

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• Alisha J. Sep 24, 2020

  As the first owner of a 2006 GMC Canyon featuring a 3.5 engine and exceeding 374,000 miles, I can confidently say that this truck has proven to be extremely dependable. It still retains its original engine and transmission. I have consistently used synthetic oil, changing it along with the filter every 5,000 miles, and have kept up with replacing the transmission oil every 60,000 miles.

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• Marquerite C Sep 25, 2020

  I own a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Z71 2WD. My Colorado Z71 has 320,400 miles on it and is still running well with functioning AC, heating, engine, and stereo. I've always used high-mileage synthetic oil and haven't replaced the gas filter since purchasing the truck new. I treat the gas every 3000 miles. If you need more information, feel free to message me. Thank you.

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• Abraham I. Dec 28, 2020

  My 2006 Colorado has racked up 233,465 miles, still running smoothly except for needing a quart of oil between changes. I've observed that used 5-cylinder trucks on the market have mileages ranging from 150,000 to 300,000, while the 4-6 cylinder ones I've seen rarely exceed 125,000 miles.

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• Marie J Aug 2, 2020

  Here's a detailed paraphrased version with a unique touch:
  
  The chances of reaching 300,000 miles with this truck are slim if it's used heavily. Typically, the engine starts to fail around 200,000 miles due to subpar gasket design and materials used by GM for components like the intake and valve covers. Personally, as a longtime Chevy enthusiast who has owned over 200 vehicles and worked on all of them, I find it hard to consider buying any domestic vehicles nowadays unless it's a really exceptional deal. It's disheartening to admit this shift in preference.

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• Henry P. May 14, 2020

  With proper upkeep, your Chevy Colorado can easily exceed 300,000 miles.

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• Earnestine S Aug 29, 2020

  I have a 2006 Colorado with a 2.8-liter engine, rear-wheel drive, and 184,000 miles on it. The timing chain failed on me, despite claims that it could last up to 300,000 miles. Santiago's promises turned out to be completely false.

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• Kathleen D Mar 7, 2023

  I've had my 2006 Chevy Colorado 3.5 I5 automatic truck since it was brand new, and it has been extremely reliable. It just reached 300,000 miles. I've only had to replace a couple of hubs, changed the transmission fluid once at 60,000 miles, and get the oil changed every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. It does consume a considerable amount of oil. I've cleaned the throttle body a few times, replaced the spark plugs once, the thermostat once or twice, and the clutch fan. The check engine light has been on for quite some time due to an issue with a can above the spare tire.

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• Kevin Williams Feb 28, 2023

  Prioritize maintenance other than just flushing the engine oil, transmission, and differential.

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• Eladia G Jul 11, 2022

  I have a 2004 model and installed a new transmission two years back. Over the past four years, I have had to make three repairs because my truck is getting older. With regular maintenance, I expect to enjoy another 14 years of good use.

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• Arturo H Apr 7, 2022

  I own a 2008 Chevy Colorado with a 4-cylinder engine, and currently, it has 395,000 kilometers on it. I plan to do my next oil change at 400,000 kilometers. I find these trucks to be great, at least mine is. Even though I've only had it for less than 2 years, I've put it through a lot of abuse. By abuse, I mean I've loaded the truck bed with topsoil up to nearly the top rail and driven from St. Catharines to Welland during the spring, right after a winter break, so most of the soil was frozen and wet, making it very heavy on the truck.
  
  I own a lawn care company, and I've pulled a 6x9 trailer with two yards of topsoil in it several times. This upcoming season, I'll be using a 6.5 x 12 trailer. Although at times I wished for a larger truck, I bought this one for $2,000 in cash with 363,000 kilometers on it, which isn't too bad, right? I've worked on my truck multiple times, but nothing too serious so far. I suspect the transmission might need attention before anything else.

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• Darrin R. Apr 15, 2021

  My 2005 Chevy Colorado LS with the 3.5L I5 engine has reached 277k miles, still running on its original engine and transmission. The main issues I've encountered are an Evap leak, camshaft positioning sensor problem, and the throttle body needing cleaning. These repairs were done solely to pass emissions tests as they don't impact the vehicle's performance. It does consume a significant amount of oil, but the oil appears fresh during changes, so I usually only replace the oil filter. Overall, it's a reliable truck that I've taken on adventurous trails, muddy terrains, and snowy drifts, and it has served me well.

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