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#334 of 399 Re: Does anyone know? [tvukelic] by briguy7 Mar 20, 2009 (3:27 am)
Replying to: tvukelic (Mar 20, 2009 2:53 am) If I were you , buy a different truck. These trucks are constant problems. Engine head defects, Wiring defects, ABS defects etc. This is ISUZU not GM and frankly it is garbage. Save yourself, get something else!!!!!! Take it from me my crew cab LS is a 2004 with only 42,000 miles on it. I dont trust it and they will leave you broke down on the roadside.
#335 of 399 Re: Does anyone know? [tvukelic] by jpf Mar 20, 2009 (11:22 am)
Replying to: tvukelic (Mar 20, 2009 2:53 am) I also agree that you should stay away from these trucks. If you want to buy a used GM crew cab compact truck, you may be able to find a low mileage 2004 S10/Sonoma crew cab. 2004 was the last year for these trucks. These trucks had some problems (e.g.wheel bearings) but GM's 4.3 V6 is a good engine. Good luck.
#336 of 399 Re: Does anyone know? [tvukelic] by colorado06 Mar 23, 2009 (5:40 am)
Replying to: tvukelic (Mar 20, 2009 2:53 am) I also have 06 colorado and I have had ongoing engine problems in which nobody could diagnose correctly so over $3000 later they replaced 2 ignition coils and it has been running ok since, but I did have the complete head replaced which was covered under a Recall. But my advice would be to have your wife look at a silverado, I am also 5ft tall and have drove them and they are very comfortable and better with gas mileage, the colorado gas mileage is horrible and taking to GM about the engines is like talking to a wall with no help with them at all and the colorados are well-known for engine problems. In fact, I am in process of hoping to trade my colorado in for a silverado. I hope this helps you. Good Luck.
#337 of 399 Re: Does anyone know? [tvukelic] by skysteve Mar 23, 2009 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: tvukelic (Mar 20, 2009 2:53 am) GM sent me a letter, re the head, it should be under warranty
#338 of 399 Re: 2005 GMC Canyon I4-----**REDUCED POWER** [i5guy13] by jeffschm Mar 25, 2009 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: i5guy13 (Mar 23, 2007 4:31 pm) I have a problem with mine as well well it idles rough, it surges wile driving like it is missing, then you start driving at about 55-60mph and it downshifts and the message center says reduce power engine over rev and it goes into limp mode. I called the dealership and ask them about it and they told me there was a service bulliten out why I never got a letter about it and then he asked well how many miles do you have on it. I said 118000 he said that he could not help me. So I am screwed all they would of had to do was send out a letter saying this was a problem my truck has been doing this for a little while and I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with it. I know I have alot of miles but damn if you make something that is defective fix it.
#339 of 399 I will be looking at an 07 canyon this weekend by tvukelic Mar 26, 2009 (1:07 am)
Hi all, I know what you've all said so far but the wife really likes these trucks. Are you all having any problems with the 07's as well? Minor stuff is o.k. I'm more concerned with the big stuff. Let me know and just so you know, its appreciated! Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Mar 27, 2009 3:23 am)
#340 of 399 Re: I will be looking at an 07 canyon this weekend [tvukelic] by leadfoot4 Mar 27, 2009 (3:23 am)
Replying to: tvukelic (Mar 26, 2009 1:07 am) "Tvukelic", I've mentioned this in the past, but since you're looking to buy a truck soon, I'll mention it again. I have a 2005 Canyon Z-71 SLE 4x4. I realize that it has only 26,000 miles on it so far, but except for a failed switch that activates the interior lights when the door is opened, it has been trouble free.   The other side of the coin is this....I take care of the truck! It's not a refrigerator, you plug it in and forget about till it stops running....   I use the truck primarily for winter driving, so I wash it as frequently as possible in winter, especially the underside, to keep the road salt from accumulating. When I rotate the tires, I flush the front discs/calipers with clean water, and I pull the rear drums and rinse any accumulated salt from inside there, and blow dry with a leaf blower. I change the oil regularily. I use Red Line fuel system cleaner regularily to prevent carbon deposits.   So far, it appears that my methods are working...If you and your wife like the truck, buy it!
#341 of 399 2004 Colorado Brochure by himilecolo Apr 02, 2009 (12:26 pm)
My dad is looking for the 2004 Colorado Brochure available in dealer showrooms in 2004 (39 pages long). Does anyone still have one by chance? Bill 319/331-2624
#342 of 399 Re: Does anyone know? [tvukelic] by redneckwoman71 Apr 02, 2009 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: tvukelic (Mar 20, 2009 2:53 am) Just happened to find this forum because I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with Colorados. My husband bought me a new 2006 Crew Cab that I absolutely loved body wise because I am 5'2". But we had nothing but trouble out of it since day one. It started out small, power windows messing up, etc, but then a month ago the cab filled with the smell of antifreeze. Turns out it was a leak in a heater coil. The dealership fixed it with no problem because it was still under warranty. But we could not get the anti freeze smell out of the cab. Well then, twice this week we had some major smoke come out of the exhaust when it was started. We hadn't read about all the problems with the heads on these trucks, but we figured we were getting ready to have a major problem and with only 1000 miles left on the warranty, we worried if we waited around too long we would be screwed. To make a long story short, we went today and traded for a 2009 Silverado. I was hesitant at first because of my size, but after driving it home, I absolutely love it!! I loved the size and look of my Colorado, but it just wasn't worth dealing with all the problems. My advice: DON'T BUY ONE!
#343 of 399 A/C Has a Bad Smell by texas914 Apr 11, 2009 (4:49 am)
I have a 06 Colorado 4cylinder, I have had it for a couple of months and noticed when I run the A/C it smells very musty. Any solutions or experience with this. Mike Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 11, 2009 6:58 am) dmathews3 (Apr 11, 2009 12:01 pm)

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