What do you think of the Chevy Colorado? Let me know!

DONT REMOVE THE V8 emblems and 4x4 Z71 decals, those trucks are so rare, those V8 emblems and decals make that a very cool Colorado!

I just swapped my 2005 canyon standard cab to a 5.3 and kept the 5spd. Such a fun truck

I have heard of these but, had no idea they had aluminum blocks. That's very surprising for a truck. This one looks really good!

This is the first excab 5.3l I have every seen. all the other have be crew cabs you have a really rare truck sir

I’ve got a 2012 extended cab Z71 4WD with the 5.3L and factory 4.10 gears, it’s AWESOME. I’ve hopped mine up a bit, and it’s genuinely pretty fast and is an awesome camping rig. Total shame they didn’t make them from the beginning, I believe they would’ve sold a LOT of them. By the way, the 2011 and 2012 5.3 engine code was LH9, the earlier one was LH8. My truck gets an average of 17 mpg, 15 in town or on country roads and 19-22 on the highway depending on speed (it loves 60 mph, not so much 75) with 275/65r18 Goodyear Duratracs on it. Couldn’t ask for a better truck. Mine’s immaculate at 67,000 miles, being an enthusiast-owned lifelong California truck (I live in West Virginia and take great care to keep it clean and under oiled and such). Yours is super clean, too, nice job keeping it that way.

I got a 2010 from government auction crew cab it is the joy of mine and the crew! it is strong fast and reliable had to change the trans which blew in 2020 and also the PS went, that Rand P was a bear to install on my back but I got it done my neighbor came over and held it while I maneuvered it into right position. maybe a lift would have made it easier!

Love these trucks we have matching black 2009, 2011 5.3 Crew Cabs and couldn't be happier. They hold up so well to most everything thrown at it.

4L 60E is great transmission!

just found out these existed... literally my dream truck

I guess you would’ve had to buy one of these new when they first came out in order to get one, because I’ve been looking for days for a used one and never see them for sale, just the 4 cylinders, 5 cylinders, and V6s. The V8 Colorado’s are like finding a single needle in a field of multiple haystacks.

Beautiful truck! I had a white one that was a 4 cylinder. I would love to find a v8 one day and drive it forever.

I've always wanted this unicorn

People would hate on it but I think they are better than a Ford Ranger and a Toyota Tacoma

I remember seeing these at the dealers when they were new, I live in Phoenix and have NEVER SEEN ONE on the road! I owned a 07 Colorado with 4 banger, I now own my paid off 2023 Colorado Trail Boss! 310hp and got the 430# torque calibration!

We have 2012 triple black 4x4 5 Cylinder. 135k. No problems deep sandy Beach, muddy country trails, city pot hole streets. Long trips 80mph with dirt bike in back. Dirt,cement, mulch, gravel deliveries. No one problem!

I have a 2010 ext cab 4x4 model with the 5.3L V8. Awesome truck...I'll probably keep it until I die.

I have an 09 V8 Colorado crew cab in the same grey color. I absolutely love this truck, and this video is the the only other V8 I have ever seen. Most of them are 4 or 5 cyl

I have a 2012 black crew cab zq8 V8 :) The engine cover from the v8 Camero fits with very little tinkering. I get 19-22 mpg. Bad ass trucks indeed.

got a new one in 2010, GMC,its a great little truck,has about 80000 miles on it,I like the v8 power in it

Still have my 09 Colorado 5.3 and still love it and still looks like new. Couldn’t do that 5cyl.

I'm so happy i foudn my 2010 canyon 5.3. its an ext cab with the zq8 sport suspension

Thanks for that blower motor information, mine went out and I had yet to get to diagnosing it. I'll just start at that ground now.

Holy shit there's a T-Rex in yard!

I have a 2009 GMC canyon 5.3 ext cab 2wd. I love it

Nice truck! I have the same year 4x4 Z71 but with the Atlas 3.7 and 4 door. IDK man, I don't understand why the 5 cylinder wasn't more appreciated. IMO, it's underrated. I've put 184,000 on it so far and have had zero issues with it. Towed, hauled, and go off-road with it often. Still starts and runs like a top. I will say though, I've done all my own work on it since new from 6 miles. lol. I get 22-24 mpg highway with 3.73's. So yea, I bet it is 4:10's on yours. They ruined them imo after the re-design...

Wow! I had no idea that they had offered these with the 5.3, and I didn't even know they made them till 2012. Honestly I kind of forgot that these even existed. I honestly kind of thought they were a half-ass effort on GM's part, I think the Nissan's and the Toyotas of the same vintage were probably better trucks. This one's a whole different ballgame though now that I know that they're out there with 5.3s I want one! Btw, I just watched your video review of the Cooper tires, that came up in a search I was doing on them, and I saw the V8 fender badge and I was like I have to investigate this further! Lol. Awesome truck man, nice find. Oh, and as far as the drum brakes in the rear, the Toyota Tacoma was designed as a new truck for 2016 and STILL has drum brakes in the rear, haha.

That’s awesome, I’m a Tacoma fan myself but I’m not going to buy a clapped out 08 with 220,000 miles for 14k😂

Sweet truck, I am always envious of the 5.3 variant.

I had no idea these trucks came factory with v8s until one started up beside me I still didn't believe it I'm like someone did an L.S swap

the 2008 Hummer H3 Alfa had the LH8. the LH8 V8( straight LS ) was replaced in 2010 with the LH9 that had VVT.

So I wasn't high when I heard a v8 coming put of these

I had my 2009 2wd transmission cross member modified the trans mount portion is sectioned back 5-6" s and my 4L80e bolted right up. 2 pins on the harness needed to trade places on the harness and then the TCM flashed with a 2500 tune and my DEXsoup 4L60e is no longer one of my problems haha

Love the truck. I picked up an 09 canyon at 65k mi. Your engine code should be lh9 while mine is lh8. You have the benefit of vvt.

This truck looks awesome with a V8 and it is the same body of Isuzu DMax in other markets. That is a real compact truck. We had imported grey market Tacoma too, they look so wide than longer than the local Hilux. It is not some Americanized "compact" truck that looks almost as big as 1500 of todays Colorado and Rangers.

Pretty cool! Didn’t know they made these with a V8. Wonder what the 0-60 and 1/4mi times are??

I have a GMC Canyon (2005) with the 3.5 engine. It has 138K miles, seems to run very good to be fair. I changed the plugs, cleaned the MAF sensor, and the throttle body. Replaced the radiator, it was the original. I found the power steering fluid was empty, it was making noise, added enough to top it off, works great. Had the muffler and exhaust replaced with a Flowmaster Super 40. Good tone and strong engine sound. Maybe others with the problems on these engines live in harsher climates, or have maintenance not done on time.

i HAVE A 2009 Colorado SPORT TRUCK. It is a rare truck. What makes it a sport truck is the vin number. It is Inferno Orange Metallic The gear ratio 3.42:1. I only drive it in the summer time. It has 34000 miles.

Standing next to one at my local health track! Couldn't believe it said "V8" on the side next to "Colorado.'

The best my 2010 Colorado has gotten was 21mpg. It’s a 5.3, 3.73gears, and 2wd

Thay made v8 Colorado/canyon 09 to o12

That color is great!

The newer Colorado's are so lame compared to your truck. They are not really compact and they only have a lame V6 engine. The 5.3 Colorado was like a factory muscle truck and I loved it.

This is a much better application for the 4L60e lol Its not trying to move a heavier fullsize pickup. I imagine the temps wouldnt get so high.

Man I had no idea. I thought the salesman was lying to me

This will definitely be my next vehicle.

Awesome guys i have a 2012 Colorado with 30 thousand miles on it i am building a tow vehicle have done lots of mods now i need to find a 5.3 V8 in PA

09 to 012 v8 Colorado/canyon I’ve got 2 of them 2010 2012

Nice hat. Thanks AMLO for taking it back from the usual suspects.

My Silverado with a 53 only gets around 15 to 17 miles per gallon and that’s if I am light on the pedal so you’re right in the Wheelhouse with your numbers

I'd like to have that 5.3 ride! Nice.

I bet that is such a fun truck

I think the extended cab is better then the crew cab….I prefer the longer bed in a truck….and 4wd is a must!!!! Well unless it’s an extreme version that’s been lowered

I own an 05 Colorado and had no idea they came out with a V8 option.

@ 3:46 of video your dog is trying to correct you, All Colorado trucks have the blower motor defect not just tons as you stated !

I have a factory 5.3 4x4 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS

Last time I did a search for a V8 there wasn't one for sale within 500 miles. The next one was 2000 miles away.

I have the same truck. Just 5 cylinder. And manual locks n windows...

Thinking about throwing a 5.3 in my 06 ext cab

Hey Filo. Appreciate your vids. You helped me figure out the grounding issue you had on your later vid. I have a question about the driver side CV axle. I've replaced 3 and so to be 4th. Do you have any theories on why the drivers side one keeps breaking?

Swap in a 8L45 transmission from 2nd generation Colorado...

I just discovered this about the Colorado! Bad ass! Can you get them in RWD?

Didn’t know they existed

Nice truck

I have a 09 same color crew cab.

Never know they came with a v8

My friend is the truck awd or 4x4 ?? Because theres a lot off difference between that.

The 09 engine code is LH8 The 10-12 is LH9

I have a 2010 with 220k miles. Crew cab 4x4 z71. Since new

Shit i want one!!!

Dream truck lol too bad they’re hella expensive because of the rarity

I’ve got 2 of them one 4.10 one 373

Does it matter where you solder each wire on the Delphi 1-12 m6

I really wonder how this would compare with my V8 Dakota.

5.3? 16mpg? Sounds right to me lol

I would like to know if you still have it and If it's still reliable.

I wish I could buy your truck

Do the V8s on the Colorados have AFM/DFM like they do on the Silverados?

There were only so many made they are rare trucks if you find one with a v8

Another Arizona V8. Do you drive it in the valley heat? Common to idle hot with A/C at full bore. Love seeing more local.

I’m trying so hard to find one of these with low mileage and in good condition

Have you had pas lock security issues👍📽

I have the exact the same truck just white and it’s not 4x4 which is weird cause it has the 5.3

Were can I get one

Lh8 - LH9 engine code same as H3

What did you find this truck for? Price wise

just like LHT Performance

Why didn't you start it atleast.

Just wondering did these come with the active fuel management

my dad has a tacoma and it averages 22 mpg

4l60 are decent transmissions. Your caprice should have a 4l60.

Did this truck come with the fuel active management thing?

My truck has the 3.7L

Toyota Tacoma's twice the price. Pretty easy to rebuilt the transmission in these, and the motors are everywhere lol. Or just spend the money now and not worry about it later. But yeah these are cool little trucks with a good V-8. The interiors though are God awful.

Do long tubes fit

Is that a T-Rex in your yard?!!

Wonder what rhe quarter times are

I don’t get what everyone’s issue is with the 4l60 my Sierra has 315000 km on it and original 4l60 and I shred rubber every chance I get , this tranny will just not break 🤷🏼‍♂️

I have the 09 extended cab 3.7L 4wd I was told I have a Z71 package but the sticker says Z85 w 1lt option I do have the g80 and 3.73s and torsion bar suspension. if someone can clear this up I would appreciate it. Vin is 1GCDT19EX98160723

They did not come with this motor ..