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#59 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [poncho167] by jpf Jun 05, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (May 31, 2008 5:40 pm) If I were you, I would either hang on to your truck or if buying used, try to find a low mileage S10. I would never in a million years buy a Colarado/Canyon. These trucks are a disaster waiting to happen. I wonder what the heck GM was thinking when they built this truck. One look at the bed and you see the welding mark the length of the bed tells you not much solid engineering went into the design of this truck. This past December I was looking for a compact pickup and bought a low mileage 2000 S10. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Good luck when you shop for your next pickup. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Jun 07, 2008 1:25 pm) dmathews3 (Jun 07, 2008 1:33 pm) nvbanker (Jun 07, 2008 1:56 pm) poncho167 (Jun 08, 2008 5:04 am) nvbanker (Jun 08, 2008 9:30 am) and 1 more...
#60 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [jpf] by nvbanker Jun 07, 2008 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: jpf (Jun 05, 2008 10:52 am) Ok, I must make a counter-comment here....My nephew bought a new Colorado,beats it up as often as possible off road, tows a way too large boat with it, and barely keeps it serviced - the truck has amassed already 70,000 hard miles on it, with minimal trouble. The most irritating thing about it is the spare was smaller than the other 4 tires, and when applied to the front end because of a flat, burned out the front axle immediately - twice. Chevy dealer replaced the axle, but offered no fix other than "don't put the flat down". Of course, enterprising nephew got a larger spare. Other than that, it's a darn good truck, the likes of which the pathetic S-10 couldn't match in my experience. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jun 07, 2008 1:33 pm) nvbanker (Jun 07, 2008 1:56 pm) poncho167 (Jun 08, 2008 5:04 am) nvbanker (Jun 08, 2008 9:30 am) leadfoot4 (Jun 17, 2008 2:07 pm)
#61 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [nvbanker] by dmathews3 Jun 07, 2008 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Jun 07, 2008 1:25 pm) If you go to one of the tire measuring places like this one: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit and punch in the spare tire size and the size of the tires on the truck of course they have to be the STOCK size tires that came on the truck you will find they are the same for all practical purposes. I know the spare is one size smaller than what is on the truck but they equal out as I used the same program to upsize mine to 17" wheels yet they still measured the same diameter as I took my wifes cloth tape measure and went around them. So my guess is either your nejphew changed out the tires on the truck to a bigger tire or something else was wrong and he just thinks it was the spares fault. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Jun 07, 2008 1:56 pm)
#62 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [dmathews3] by nvbanker Jun 07, 2008 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Jun 07, 2008 1:33 pm) Nope - they are Chevy wheels and the truck came stock - they did not equal out in service, blew his axle twice. I'm just reporting, but despite that, Chevy stepped up twice and fixed it. It's been an awesome little truck, and I prefer it to the Tacoma, the Gold Standard of small trucks myself.
#63 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [nvbanker] by poncho167 Jun 08, 2008 (5:04 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Jun 07, 2008 1:25 pm) The Colorado/Canyon is not a bad truck, but the previous S10's were more heavy duty and could tow/haul more. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Jun 08, 2008 9:30 am) leadfoot4 (Jun 17, 2008 2:07 pm)
#64 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [poncho167] by nvbanker Jun 08, 2008 (9:30 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Jun 08, 2008 5:04 am) I do realize the S-10 was designed for the American market, and the Colorado was actually a Pacific Rim design, which is why the inline 6 from the Trailblazer wouldn't fit under the hood, so it was shortened to a 5 cylinder...so the S-10 may have been heavier, and certainly, it had more power with that big V-6 under there. I'll give you that. Just hadn't found the Colorado to be as bad as portrayed. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Jun 17, 2008 2:07 pm)
#65 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [nvbanker] by leadfoot4 Jun 17, 2008 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Jun 08, 2008 9:30 am) "NV", I've got to agree with your comments. Prior to purchasing my 2005 Canyon 4x4, I had a 1997 S-10 4x4. Yes, the S-10 had a little more low/mid range grunt, due to the V-6, however once you get it "wound up" as you need to with most OHC engines, the I-5 has a bit of power. The I-5, on the plus side, does get better fuel mileage than the V-6 did.   My only gripe so far, with my Canyon, has been interior wind noise, mostly at the rear pillar (short cab). It seems to be some glitch in the design or location of the cab vents. I've applied a lot of the "competition style" sound deadener to the cab, and have quieted it down a fair amount. However, when the wind hits the truck just right, it's downright annoying inside the cab, right at ear level. In that respect, I liked the S-10 much better.
#66 of 79 Chevrolet service department by moe25 Nov 04, 2008 (6:24 am)
I have a 2006 Colorado, with 55000 km. Not only do I have paint issues, I have replaced my head light bulbs twice, my licience plate blubs, and my brake light bulbs! Obviously there is a grounding issue. Now the emergency brake sticks on when the release is pulled. I took it in to the dealership where I bought it, (Paul Sadlon Motors-Barrie,Ontario,Canada) and the service department won't even look at it without charging me an arm and a leg. With all the issues that these trucks are having and the shitty service that you will recieve at the dealership I would not recomend that anyone buy a Chevrolet. This dealership has left a very bad taste in my mouth, and this will be the last Chev that I will ever buy! Replies to this message: jpf (Nov 06, 2008 8:16 am)
#67 of 79 Re: Chevrolet service department [moe25] by jpf Nov 06, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: moe25 (Nov 04, 2008 6:24 am) The S10 was a far more reliable truck. As for the parking brake, try some WD-40 on the release mechanism under the dash. Good luck.
#68 of 79 wheel alignments by billygoat1 Nov 06, 2008 (1:03 pm)
took my 06 canyon to gm dealer for winter tire change over and to get a wheel alignment done as truck was pulling to the left , dealer called cannot do alignment as the cam that is used for doing adjustments was cracked , covered by warennty anyone else having experienced this problem

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