Anyone got Colorado/canyon? Or avalanche?

flyinlow89 · 07-25-2011, 12:27 PM

Need a new dd and want something fairly reasonable on fuel, obviosly they won't be great but does anyone have a canyon or Colorado with the 3.5? How would they compare to your camaro Ss on fuel? I hear they are pretty bad for what they are. Maybe I'd be better off with an avalanche or 1/2 ton with a 4.8 liter in it?
Any insight is appreciated

Inferno LSX · 07-25-2011, 12:34 PM

I had a standard cab Colorado 2.8L 4 banger with a 5 speed. It got at least 22MPG around town and probably better on highways. I wish I kept it, it was a great little truck.

flyinlow89 · 07-25-2011, 01:04 PM

My brother had one with a 2.2 for work and he said it was decent on fuel but he also thinks his hummer is "not bad at all" on fuel. So I don't put too much trust on his opinion on economy lol

Nvincent4708 · 07-25-2011, 01:11 PM

I have a single cab z-71 2wd 3.5 5Speed colorado..Had it since 07, 138K.. Love the truck. 21MPG

Scrappy Doo · 07-25-2011, 02:42 PM

Ford is clearancing rangers right now. You can get a new 4.0v6, 4wd, ext cab xlt for $18,300.

snizzle · 07-25-2011, 02:50 PM

I've got a 2005 2WD 3.5 inline5 xtreme ZQ8 suspension. It's not the most fuel efficient engine. Mixed driving, low 20s. AEM CAI, washable filter.

I love Chevy but the Colorado is not at the top of the heap on fit and finish. Great dependable truck however. Also, I purchased a regular cab, never again... go for an extended at least.

flyinlow89 · 07-25-2011, 02:55 PM

Ya I know they're not gonna have plush interior or great fit and finish. It's just for a beater I jus want it to be reasonable in fuel and somewhat reliable

snizzle · 07-25-2011, 03:33 PM

The last time I checked you could get a 3.7 (3.5L was phased out) I5 and a V8 but it's been quite some time. I wouldn't be surprised if the 'ol pushrod 8 cylinder was just as fuel efficient.

flyinlow89 · 07-25-2011, 03:54 PM

Ya I heard the v8 got similar mileage to the i5. But I'm looking to buy used older

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-25-2011, 04:53 PM

I know that the www.fueleconomy.gov website would have the fuel mileage ratings you may be looking for (from the US Govt). But you'd be able to check all sorts of model years and vehicles and see them side by side to make a better more informed decision on which vehicle is right for you. Also the 2012 model Colorado 2WD is getting 25 mpg highway and 18 mpg city. Thats with the 2.9l 4 cylinder (automatic or manual makes no difference). The 2005 Colorado 2.8l manual gets 24 mpg highway and 18 city. I hope that helps you!

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

CamaroSkooter · 07-25-2011, 05:11 PM

Jeff, when's the new Colorado going to be available?!

flyinlow89 · 07-25-2011, 07:08 PM

Thanks Jeff. Seen that site but looking more for real world testimonials.

upflying · 07-25-2011, 07:16 PM

I owned an '07 Colorado 3.7, auto, ZQ8, regular cab. Averaged 19 mpg. Nice truck but stiff ride, noisy and cheap looking interior. I'll see if I can find a picture of it.
Here it is.

snizzle · 07-25-2011, 08:56 PM

And is this it Jeff?

07-25-2011, 12:27 PM	#1
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	Anyone got Colorado/canyon? Or avalanche? Need a new dd and want something fairly reasonable on fuel, obviosly they won't be great but does anyone have a canyon or Colorado with the 3.5? How would they compare to your camaro Ss on fuel? I hear they are pretty bad for what they are. Maybe I'd be better off with an avalanche or 1/2 ton with a 4.8 liter in it? Any insight is appreciated

07-25-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	I had a standard cab Colorado 2.8L 4 banger with a 5 speed. It got at least 22MPG around town and probably better on highways. I wish I kept it, it was a great little truck. __________________

07-25-2011, 01:11 PM	#4
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	I have a single cab z-71 2wd 3.5 5Speed colorado..Had it since 07, 138K.. Love the truck. 21MPG Last edited by Nvincent4708; 10-24-2019 at 03:22 PM.

07-25-2011, 05:11 PM	#11
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Jeff, when's the new Colorado going to be available?! __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

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07-25-2011, 01:04 PM	#3
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	My brother had one with a 2.2 for work and he said it was decent on fuel but he also thinks his hummer is "not bad at all" on fuel. So I don't put too much trust on his opinion on economy lol

07-25-2011, 02:42 PM	#5
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	Ford is clearancing rangers right now. You can get a new 4.0v6, 4wd, ext cab xlt for $18,300.

07-25-2011, 02:50 PM	#6
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,530	I've got a 2005 2WD 3.5 inline5 xtreme ZQ8 suspension. It's not the most fuel efficient engine. Mixed driving, low 20s. AEM CAI, washable filter. I love Chevy but the Colorado is not at the top of the heap on fit and finish. Great dependable truck however. Also, I purchased a regular cab, never again... go for an extended at least.

07-25-2011, 02:55 PM	#7
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	Ya I know they're not gonna have plush interior or great fit and finish. It's just for a beater I jus want it to be reasonable in fuel and somewhat reliable

07-25-2011, 03:33 PM	#8
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,530	The last time I checked you could get a 3.7 (3.5L was phased out) I5 and a V8 but it's been quite some time. I wouldn't be surprised if the 'ol pushrod 8 cylinder was just as fuel efficient.

07-25-2011, 03:54 PM	#9
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	Ya I heard the v8 got similar mileage to the i5. But I'm looking to buy used older

07-25-2011, 04:53 PM	#10
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	I know that the www.fueleconomy.gov website would have the fuel mileage ratings you may be looking for (from the US Govt). But you'd be able to check all sorts of model years and vehicles and see them side by side to make a better more informed decision on which vehicle is right for you. Also the 2012 model Colorado 2WD is getting 25 mpg highway and 18 mpg city. Thats with the 2.9l 4 cylinder (automatic or manual makes no difference). The 2005 Colorado 2.8l manual gets 24 mpg highway and 18 city. I hope that helps you! Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

07-25-2011, 07:08 PM	#12
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	Thanks Jeff. Seen that site but looking more for real world testimonials.

07-25-2011, 07:16 PM	#13
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	I owned an '07 Colorado 3.7, auto, ZQ8, regular cab. Averaged 19 mpg. Nice truck but stiff ride, noisy and cheap looking interior. I'll see if I can find a picture of it. Here it is.

07-25-2011, 08:56 PM	#14
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,530	And is this it Jeff?