Chevrolet Colorado I

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The Chevrolet Colorado I (2004–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT355

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,880–5,260 mm TC	4,877–5,260 mm
Width	1,720–1,740 mm TC	1,727–1,798 mm
Height	1,610–1,730 mm TC	1,651–1,755 mm
Wheelbase	2,820–3,200 mm TC	2,824–3,200 mm
Front track	1,480–1,520 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,480–1,530 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,569–1,815 kg TC	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,354 complaints for model years 2004–2012. 68 crashes · 45 fires · 54 injuries · 5 deaths

Electrical system 356
Brakes 184
Lights 142
Engine 118
Airbags 116
Body and structure 55

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 36 versions of the Chevrolet Colorado I

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United States 23 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2012	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2010–2012	2.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2010–2012	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2010–2012	2.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2007–2012CLKUP	3.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15–19 MPG (12.4–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	291–368 g/km
2010–2012	3.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	291–307 g/km
2010–2012	5.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2010–2012	5.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA	325–345 g/km
2007–2009SIL	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2007–2009CLKUP	2.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	276–307 g/km
2007–2009CLKUP	2.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17–20 MPG (11.8–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	276–325 g/km
2007–2009SIL	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	276–307 g/km
2007–2009CLKUP	3.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15–19 MPG (12.4–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	291–368 g/km
2009CLKUP	5.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2009CLKUP	5.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2004–2006CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km
2004–2006CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km
2004–2006SIL	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2004–2006SIL	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	291–307 g/km
2004–2006SIL	3.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	291–325 g/km
2004–2006SIL	3.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	291–307 g/km
2004–2006CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	291–325 g/km
2004–2006CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km

Canada 13 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2008–2012Pickup truck: Small	2.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.3–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	260–283 g/km
2008–2012Pickup truck: Small	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.2–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	258–299 g/km
2008–2012Pickup truck: Small	3.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.4–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	285–359 g/km
2009–2012Pickup truck: Small	5.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.5–14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	311–343 g/km
2007–2008Pickup truck: Standard · Pickup truck: Small	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	278 g/km
2007–2008Pickup truck: Standard · Pickup truck: Small	3.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.3–14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	306–322 g/km
2007Pickup truck: Standard	2.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.2–13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	304–320 g/km
2007Pickup truck: Standard	2.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	304 g/km
2007Pickup truck: Standard	3.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	15.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	350 g/km
2004–2006Pickup truck: Standard	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.8–13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	294–320 g/km
2005–2006Pickup truck: Standard	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.8–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	271–308 g/km
2004–2006Pickup truck: Standard	3.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	12.6–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	290–306 g/km
2004–2006Pickup truck: Standard	3.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.5–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	288–317 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.