I test drove the Colorado 3 times, but in the end, i settled for the Nissan pro4x. 6k off msrp. So for roughly 39k i get a really nice truck. Already had the spray in bed liner, cruise controls, heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start ,blind spot ,led lights and so much more. Happy with me decision...

Seems like 80% of the vehicles on the road are either white, black or silver. I happen to like the gold color of this Trail Boss.

It wouldn't surprise me if the the AC turns the blower motor on to dry the evaporator coils after usage. Prevents mold which gives that musty smell.

This truck was used to help pull the failing 2024 Tacoma when they were having a face-off while "Off Roading" .

Colorado boldly goes where no modern Tacoma has gone before.

I know you probably won't see, this but I also lost my rear camera. It was the coaxial cable. The dealer diagnosed it right off. The part took about three weeks to arrive at and the repair took an afternoon. That's the only issue I've had so far. I've had my 2023 Colorado Z71 seven months and it has 6k miles. I love it.

My wife bought new Taco in 23, but if it was me I’d go for the Nissan. Still relatively simple.

Interesting. You're right about the ZR2. I went to look at one a couple of months ago, thinking if I liked the new Colorado I would order a Trail Boss. When I looked at the ZR2 I realized it was pretty much ready to go off road as is. The lift, tires, lockers, some skid plates, the off road pages, etc. There was nothing I had to do to it, unlike almost any other truck I've bought in the past. I brought it home with me. I kind of consider it the Colorado version of a Raptor, or at least close to it. Loving the truck so far.

Finding ref to "afterblow" page 145 in 2023 manual. Afterblow Feature If equipped, under certain conditions, the fan may stay on or may turn on and off several times after you turn off and lock the vehicle. This is normal.

I just rented the Nissan Frontier and I liked it. The one thing keeping it off my list though is that it is a direct injection engine with no port injection to keep the intake valves clean. The one I rented had only 14k miles on it and already had a rough idle, which can be a symptom of dirty intake valves. If I were to buy the Nissan, then I would definitely put a catch can on it. The Tacoma has both direct and port injection which is one of the reasons it's on the top of my list.

The ac fan kicks on to get moisture out of the system so it doesn’t ever smell funky like old ac units.

Like the truck, its just long term reliability that worrys me. The torque and payload in a midsized truck, its tough to over look. Full size truck power in a smaller package I like. If they can improve reliability I may look into getting one in the future.

I owned GM trucks for 30 years, they work great for the first 3 years, all you have to do is change the oil, after that you start changing parts.

Andre if you're worried about not having cruise control because it's an option wait until the future where the seats and steering wheel will be an option after base price.

This is why I have always thought "over the air updates" for vehicles are ridiculous--because they can't possibly account for what you might or might not do to upgrade the vehicle. For a hundred years, we manufactured and drove vehicles without "over the air updates", and everything was fine...why do we suddenly need them now? I don't want the manufacture retaining an ongoing role with the vehicle after I've bought it.

Im so glad I snagged one of the very last 2nd gen Colorado WTs at the beginning of Feb 2023. One year and 20k miles, absolutely no issues whatsoever!

No cruise control on any new vehicle is insane!

I like this truck and would buy one except for the lack of a longer box option and I’m not interested in so many of the controls being accessible only through the touch screen.

Nathan has a very good point. We had a captiva for 10 years, numerous company cars, now a rav4. I'm the newest driver here and. Never ever had or heard of a back up camera failure. That should not happen in a new vehicle. Specially if visibility is poor and it's mandatory equipment (not the case over here) truck looks fine and all but that's just silly...

Maybe the techs should have ohm the wire to the camera both checking short, short to ground, and short to shielding. Doesn't take a special tool just a multimeter and competence which is very lacking in automotive shops these days. My list of issues with my AT4X Cruise control the vehicle brakes for no reason, the display switches from miles per hour to kilometers on it's own, blind spot monitoring on passenger indicates something is there that isn't then when I pass a vehicle I doesn't even register, windshield whistles when going highway speeds, cameras sometimes just stop working, sunroof thumps whenever it rains, heat doesn't work unless setting above 78 degrees, and with trips that last more that 20 mins I get a really strong smell of burning motor oil. Love the ride quality but way to many issues and time to move on. It really like the vehicle but can't live with so many issues on a new vehicle. If GM can't get right systems that have been around for over a decade then I am very worried for the super cruise

I know the new turbo Max engines circulate coolant through the turbo after you shut it down. Honestly I believe this is something that Toyota should have copied

Have owned four Tacoma's (and still own a 2019 TRD Sport) but went for a 2023 ZR2 for the simple reason of price. Got a fully loaded ZR2 (minus the Bose stereo - my fault as didn't check the box) for 53K and change. Absolutely love it (have 4K miles on it). Have only had one tech glitch but great otherwise. Did kick around waiting on the new Tacoma but to be equivalent I would have had to wait for a TRD Pro. I'm thinking they will be 65K plus for one of those when you put in the fact most dealers are going to price gouge.

Andre if it's a federal mandate that your car has to be equipped with a reverse camera and GM will not fix that For you they should replace your truck with a new truck since it is was new truck when it went out.

I have the 2017 Colorado LT. 3.6L V6, full options. I absolutely love it. It has never given me any grief. It has needed nothing but gas and oil (and new brakes last year) since I bought it. I have heard some people have issues with the 8 speed transmission but it has always treated me well.

I am watching you from Germany. I really like all of your TFL channels. Thank you for your work. I am driving a Hilux, Land Cruiser Prado and GRJ 76. Unfortunately all of your US Trucks are not really available in Europe because of our restrictive green government. Maybe I will buy me a house in Colorado, looks beautiful.

I took delivery of a 2024 Colorado Z71 just a few weeks ago. We've taken it on two road trips in the west (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho) for a total of 2,500 miles. So far, it has been flawless. Lots of power over those two big summits on I-70 in Colorado. And better highway MPG than the EPA rating. Driving from 65 to 75 mpg we are getting 24 to 25 mpg. Not bad.

Andre - you have to install the cruise control switches and see whether or not a future update disables it ...Your loyal subscribers need to know.

With the glare in the windows, it looks like they are taking a spin on Tatooine.. 😂

I would have thought the cracked blocks should have been the elephant in the room....

So Andre, if you could do it over, would you have purchased a ZR2?

Thanks for the up date guys!

Now that I've heard the backstory about when the truck was ordered, it sounds like that the whole cruise control issue can be traced back to a salesperson doing a lousy job of explaining what the different option packages included. That, OR, they did explain it and Andre consciously chose to save the money...but that's not how the story's being told, and I'm sure he'd admit it if he declined it intentionally. I can only imagine how much more positive Andre's experience with this truck would have been if the ordering process was done more competently. Also, how have these guys not figured out that the 'glitchy' fan activity is the afterblow feature for the HVAC? RTFM, guys...lol. 😉

I think the Colorado is better looking than the Tacoma. I love the color too. And the wrap was a good move. What I don't like about any of the mid sized trucks are the small fuel tanks. I tow a small camper. So the mid sized can all handle it. But when towing, the small tanks means limited range. Once you get 10 to 12 MPG towing, the range is unacceptable. I tend to take long camping trips, 6,000 to 12,000 miles (Alaska). Hot March day in Colorado? That fan running is totally unacceptable. Sounds like lemon law on that back up camera. And its ridiculous Chevy doesn't have cruise control standard.

No recalls on my 2023 Canyon. Maybe I haven't been notified. You guy are awsome. Thank you for what you do.

I just bought a 2024 Silverado 1500 zr2 and love it. And especially love the active exhaust.

Frontier Pro-4X definitely a better buy. I looked at all the mid-size trucks (except Ford) and bought the 2023 Frontier in Sept 2023. It has operated flawlessly and I love it. Will probably change to BFG AT TA KO's when I need tires!

Is TFL going to invest in a Frontier Pro4X? I know a guy that has one and loves it. He had a previous gen Tacoma and he says the Frontier is superior. Thanks for sharing this video and investing in the Colorado!

Andrey and Nathan, really good and informative video! Thanks.

Bought one and have 5500 miles. Love it so far. I’ve definitely used my truck . Great off road and towing. Bugs I’ve experienced was a dead battery and It braked for me suddenly and scared the crap out of me 2times. . Other than that it’s a great truck

Crazy that the Colorado’s issues are really tied to technology issues rather than mechanical. If they really spent the time fixing the tech side correctly, this truck would stand out much more

no cruise control in a 2023 model is wild

Great straight truthful review. I am lucky to have a 2022 GMC 1500 that has had no problems in 17,000 miles.

I purchased a GMC 2018 Canyon Denali with 2.8L Diesel engine which now has 45K miles on it. I've had 2 types of problems with mine. I had 4 problems with the DEF system in the first 12K miles and problem was finally resolved after the dealer replaced the entire DEF system. The other problem was the transmission. It developed a shudder and the dealer said the transmission could not be fixed and had to be replaced at $9,000. I opted to flush the transmission and replace the fluid. This fixed the shudder issue and it is now one of the smoothest shifting transmissions I've experienced.

I just picked up my 24 Colorado Z71 2 days ago! The best part about it, is that mine has cruise control!😂 Sorry Andre!

I also got the 430# torque calibration for my Colorado Trail Boss , the difference is , I raced a Colorado ZR2 at a light here in Phoenix and barley stayed ahead of him, I think it’s because ZR2 has bigger heavier tires!

2023 Colerados in Canada are under a recall and stop sale for daytime running lights. Was supposed to pick up my ZR2 last week and they won't release it. Gm still has not got a software update to fix the recall. 37 days so far. Gm is pretty slow in getting things done.

Colorado ZR2 is the best looking midsize/small truck & the only one I’d consider besides a Ranger Raptor

Great review, lots of practical knowledge and perspectives, thanks!

Bought and sold a 23 Trail Boss in 6 months. Way to many "technology" issues and the dealer really didn't seem to care. Issues were either declared as normal or they couldn't duplicate them so no action was taken...great looking truck but I don't miss it at all.

I was going to buy a 24 Tacoma, and the breakdown video changed my mind. This video put the Colorado out of contention. Andre should have been provided with a loaner for the backup camera issue. Serious liability for GM if an injury occurs. I will just keep my 19 Tundra. Beyond a recall for light brightness, it has been trouble-free and has a usable bed.

So, what happens if you put that truck outside in the hot air and not drive it for a week? Does the HVAC fan kick on and off until it kills your battery? I don’t like things that run when the engine isn’t, at least after a few minutes of being shut off.

I have to agree with Nathan on the Nissan Frontier choice. It is a better mid sized truck overall.

Love your outdoor podcasts!

I liked the look of the new Colorado - I almost ordered a 2023 Z71 Colorado but was very concerned about GM quality as I have had many issues with them. Have bought 5 Toyotas in the last 14 years only had 2 issues with them in over 300,000 miles. 1 fix under warranty which was rims oxidized and 1 air conditioner that was out of warranty at 63,000 miles and Toyota fixed it free of charge anyway. I did end up buying a 2022 Canyon Elevation Premium package 4x4 in Feb 2023. First GM vehicle in 14 years. Thought it wouldnt have any issues since it has been built the same for years - but had front end leak at 12,000 miles and have battled squeaking, clunking in the rear end and creaking in the front end since 3500 miles. I found Service bulletin for Clip change in rear differential = did not fix, replaced passenger side drive shaft = did not fix, after research for clunking i put rubber pads in the leaf springs = fixed 70% of clunking, next bulletin i printed out and had dealer re-torque all the bolts on the leaf spring = fixed the clunking, but still has a rattle noise coming from the rear differential area = no fix and wrote a long letter to the CEO of GMC to threaten GM with lemon law - told me rattling and loose rear end noise is normal - no other truck ive owned had this noise. the squeaking noise ended up being the E-Brake line rubbing against something causing an annoying & loud squeak as I drove a good dealer mechanic found this and wire tied this away to prevent contact = no squeak after listening to this for 8000 miles. GM does not fix known complaints so i am Leary of my purchase. I would buy the Nissan Frontier next, New Tacoma is to expensive for what it is. Hopefully Honda ups the capability and looks of the 2025 Ridgeline and i would highly consider this - i need it to tow 4800 lbs with some larger weight capacity room

I'l get some haters, but I prefer my Honda Ridgeline. Just don't need body-on-frame for heavy payloads or towing. Love the smooth ride of the Ridgeline. It doesn't get enough respect.

I would consider myself lucky if the rear backup camera in my Ford F250 didn't work, I can't stand it at night time trying to back up a trailer because the screen floods the interior with so much light it makes it hard to see my mirrors, I have a note book in my center console I use to cover the screen for that reason, I wish manufacturers would put a button on the dash to turn the screen off when it becomes a inconvenience like that.

I agree with Nathan 100%

Just remember guys, TFL has no problems discussing, in nauseating detail, the issues with the colorado but did you hear Andre saying "can we talk about the tacoma" when he mentioned the colorado pulling it out. Toyota seems to have a bug up their butt, TFL appears to be terrified of them lol.

We have a new Canyon AT4 our son drives (couldn't find a Trail Boss), I love it's capability and it drives confidently with lots of low end torque plus it's refreshing not driving a full size truck around town but the second row cabin space is horrible, can't have it all I guess. No issues with it though.

TFL Andre the way I would spec my Colorado Trail Boss $42,040 MSRP 1) Convivence 1 - required for tech package comes with rear sliding window and cruise control, rear defrost 2) Convivence 2 - required for tech package comes with power driver seat, slow fall tailgate, tailgate storage 3) Safety package - REAR CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING, outside heated power adjustable side mirrors, rear park assist beep, BLIND ZONE STEERING ASSIST WITH TRAILERING 4) Tecnology Package - ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, HD SURROUND VISION, 360 cameras great for off-roading and parking, REAR PEDESTRIAN ALERT, 5) ADVANCED TRAILERING PACKAGE - INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER, IN-VEHICLE TRAILERING APP, TRAILERING PACKAGE with receiver and 4/7 pin connector The reason I would get this package is because I would add the skip plates, running boards, tonneau cover, floor liners, LED bulbs, Beg Rug, Weather Tech bed Liner, all later so not to have over $5K more on the 6yr truck loan.

I think I would go the Frontier SV long bed route if I was looking for a mid size. You can get that for around $35k new.

I have been a Toyota guy for along time but now that I am in the market for a pickup I find myself liking the GMC Canyon but I admit I am worried about reliability.

I’ve had several Tyger bed covers and all of them have been durable long lasting and affordable. I just purchased my 4th one for my ram 2500 and got the same tri-fold Andrei has here in this video. Installs quick and removal is a breeze if needed.

I have never been a midsize truck myself, However i am highly impressed wit the value of the Trail Boss,Performance, Towing Capability. All this at a price point of under 40k in the current market and some regions, is still a lot of value. I just wish you could order this trim level with heated seats, but it is. a more base work trim level. The whole needing GM TO flash a tune for 650 is insane though.

In 2022, when I heard about all the technology GM was adding to the 2023 Canyon/Colorado, I knew I didn't want what they were selling because I don't need that much technology in a truck. I also don't like the trend of car manufacturers to take away options and charge more for technology and make customers pay subscription fees. I found a 2016 Canyon extended cab with a long box and a manual transmission at a decent price. It has a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine that is too quiet, and I couldn't hear the engine when driving. I replaced the muffler with a Cherrybomb Vortex, and now I can hear the engine when shifting gears and fuel economy improved by about 2 MPG. I also need towing mirrors from Boost Autoparts because they are more "boxy" compared to the ClearView towing mirrors.

Andre. Your truck looks so Mean! I got my new Sierra, but want your truck now!😮

Andre is the go to joke for not having cruise. LOL. I do feel the pain with GM quality, My 2024 Silverado has problems which should not be with 80K truck.

Ahhh, the good old days of throttle control( the original cruise), all mechanical.😅

During the content of this video,, the engine block cracked. Good news is they will replace it till 2026 for free

Do you have any issues with the stop start system. One problem I have is when Im in construction traffic with multiball stops and starts sometimes the truck wont start causing me to put the truck in park shitting off the truck and restarting. PS the truck wont restart if I push the off button for the feature !

I extensively researched midsized trucks, chose '23 Colorado ZR2. Coming up on 10k miles and ZERO issues. A joy to drive on, off road. Avg 22.5mpg on winters (Blizzaks) interstate 70-80mph. The 2.7LI4T is a BEAST.

Thank you for your videos. I have worked for jeep for over 30 years and seen your videos about the trail boss. We do not have a mid size truck except the jeep gladiator and would not purchase another one because of the price point and continue to replace windshields. I did purchase a trail boss and love it so far. I was looking at Tacomas but they raised the price so much I couldn't justify spending that kind of money. The trail boss is everything I need looks great very comfortable and couldn't pass up the price point on this truck. Thanks again for all your reviews on the trail boss.

Andre nice truck great video however I need cruise control to drive long trip on highways

You are very blessed. Everyone else has not been that fortunate. Did you by chance look at a Frontier Pro model with the V6 engine? I know a guy that had a previous gen Tacoma. He likes the Frontier much more. I (personally) still prefer a full size truck with a V8 engine.

In 2001, I bought a used 2000 Sierra that did not have cruise control. I went to a local custom car shop that put in an aftermarket cruise control. It was basically a separate control on the side of the steering wheel, but it worked, was cheap and I didn't have to reprogram anything or change the steering wheel. Not sure if thats an option anymore with new trucks.

I just love the looks of this truck.

The Colorado is very nice, I just don’t trust GM reliability.

The recurring theme in the comments seems to be to buy a frontier, lol. I considered this truck because of its capability and value. I was worried about reliability. Seems to be a problem. I used to say all these tech issues your having Andre could be fixed and ironed out. Then i heard about the cracked blocks.

I cant wait to see the new Ranger compared to this, and the broke taco.

Colorado and Canyon look pretty good. Sure they have similarities to Tacoma but still very different. With the trail boss I just think with a mid tier trim, chevy could’ve made led headlights standard and gave it a dampened tailgate and cruise control. The cost increase would’ve been negligible.

I agree with the sound.

we are considering buying one, but my hubby is worried the fender flares may fall off in a car wash.. your thoughts? have you taken it through a wash? if so, how did the top antenna do?

You have a nice truck Andre! I like the black side wrap you have. I agree about your front end. It would like nice with a little bit more of the truck color. Maybe the center part where the Chevy Emblem is? I have the same tri fold bed cover on my 2021 Gladiator and I love it. One of the cheapest ones on the market. The only thing I don’t like about the cover is that the corners stick out. But it looks like you have the same problem. Yeah I kinda bought a first model year of the Jeep Gladiator. I love my Jeep, but not happy with the 4 issues I have over the last 3 going on 4 years.

You want a bit better MPG, go add 4 psi. Your screen shown 33/34 at 54f outside. You could get away just fine with 38psi, but as spring/summer approaches. you'll need to decide to let them go up to 40 and air down as the days/nights get warmer to keep them there. I have a '23 ZR2 and the 285/70R17 and run 37, but thinking of bumping them up. I did a stress test run to Seattle and back and in the cold, they got down to 32/33 naturally with the 31-33f air. I wanted the lower pressure to air down them just a bit on their own for the slush on 25 and 90 heading west.

Your review of the Colorado was well done, and makes me happy that I bought my Honda Ridgeline. Now let me qualify by saying I do not off-road. I do not tow with my truck, or NART if you prefer. my truck has a gross vehicle carrying weight of 1499 compared to Andres 1514 and my bed although lower which is easier to reach over is 2 inches longer. I have friends that have the Colorado and love it but they do different things with theirs. Best of luck with your truck, and from the information you guys have provided me over the years help me make my decision to buy my Honda. Thank you and keep up the good work.

The Tacoma has 95% of the Hawai’i market (shared with the 4Runner)

I had the same problem with my full size Chevy where the update drained the battery overnight. I also charged mine an hour so and it started normally and has been fine since.

Why wouldn’t EVERY trim of a vehicle made in 2023 unless it is a base fleet work truck NOT have cruise control? WHY is it connected to having a sliding rear window?

Chevrolet always have electrical problems. The four Chevrolet vehicle I’ve owned had and still have electrical gremlins of the back up camera to the radio not working to electrical power windows not working properly all the time.

Sorry to hear of the issues. Sadly they happen. I am happy to say I have had no issues with my 2023 Colorado ZR2. Love mine. Cruise control should be on everything as standard.

Going to drink every time I hear the word cruise control.

Nice truck. I would option the skid plate package on my Trailboss

My 2019 RST Colorado has had zero issues since I bought it new off the trailer. I paid $34K and got 20 inch rims, 35 inch Bridgestone Dueller tires, full size matching spare, luxury package, the entertainment package, heated seats and steering wheel, full black leather interior, biggest touchscreen they offered at the time, V6. And it has cruise control. It's too bad he isn't as happy with his as I am with mine. As far as I am concerned, for a guy who isn't pulling a trailer, it's the perfect truck.

Cloud updates.... Legal requirements.... Forced software.... All the things we hate about smartphones... now in a truck

At least the diff is still in one piece

I’ve had my 23 ZR2 now for about 4 months now. I love it so far. I haven’t had it long enough to give a full review but there’s things I love and things I hate. What I love is how ready it was off the lot. I was looking at a trail boss but it doesn’t have nearly half the features the ZR2 comes with. And I was originally dead set on the tacomas but didn’t want that because it felt the price wasn’t get as much out of it as the ZR2 was. What I don’t like is some of the features are locked in on the screen when I would like for it to just be a button by my knee or something. It’s my daily driver and my hobby truck. I love it as of now. I’m just hoping it last as long as the Toyotas do.

Not sure why everyone keeps complaining about the engine sound. The turbo whirls at low RPM sound rad.

It seems like a pretty solid truck. The "cruise control" thing sucks big time, makes no sense, except to make the buyer upgrade to the higher trim. Most car companies play games like that nowadays.

Had a similar problem with my 23 Ram where it took 4 repair attempts before they fixed some bad startup noise and low mpg. Was very close to invoking my state's lemon law.

Ranger raptor is a mid size truck and sounds amazing