The Chevy Colorado has been around for a few decades, and it has built a good name for itself. But with the nature of new designs, as well as new parts being put into trucks, sometimes some issues come up. That’s what we’re here to inform you about. Here at Burlington Chevy, we think it’s important to tell you the good, and the potentially bad issues with the Colorado, and what we can do to remedy the problem. These are some common problems with used Chevy Colorado.
Key takeaways
- The Colorado has a few problems that can make driving hazardous if left unchecked.
- We offer vehicle inspections to stay on top of issues before they happen.
- Here at Burlington, we have master technicians on our team.
What are the known issues on a Chevy Colorado?
The Colorado has seen a fair share of issues of the years, and these issues are with the Power Steering, Transmission, Engine, Drivetrain, and AC problems. While these problems are known, drivers still consider the Colorado a reliable vehicle, giving it a 4.0 out of 5 in terms of reliability.
Taking a closer look at the issues will reveal their severity. Starting with the power steering, if this problem happens to you, you’ll notice that your power steering will fail. This will make it harder to control your vehicle, and if you’re traveling at higher speeds, it can be problematic.
The transmission has some problems, and while it’s not as bad as an outright failure, this will cause your vehicle to shake. This problem can be annoying, but it’s better off to try and have it taken care of as soon as possible.
The engine has a few problems, ranging from leaking oil, to complete failures. The oil has two problematic areas, one being the engine itself, and the others are in the lines. The engine had reported to have problems starting or dying by itself.
The drivetrain shares the same issues as the transmission, but that’s as it’s tied to the transmission. Some other issues that have occurred for the Colorado’s drivetrain are chattering, as well as thumps as the truck starts up.
The AC also sees some problems. While not as dangerous as some of the other problems, this one could make it unbearable to be in your truck. This problem causes either your AC to blow either only hot, or only cold air. While here in New Jersey, blowing only hot air in the winter doesn’t sound too bad, when those temperatures start to rise, that becomes a problem.
How do I fix these problems on the Chevy Colorado?
Now that you know the issues, we’ll tell you what we do to make these issues right. If you suspect there’s something wrong with your vehicle, then you can bring it to our service department for a multi-point vehicle inspection. Depending on what we find will determine what we do next. Our technicians, and master technicians have over 100 years of experience and they’re equipped with the best equipment money can buy, all for one goal, and that’s to keep you satisfied.
If you buy from us we have protection plans!
For the smaller issues such as the oil problems, we can take care of that. We even offer protection plans. Unlike traditional warranties that may not be available, this one will protect your vehicle when others can’t. Coming in at three plans, you’ll be covered no matter what you choose. If you want the best coverage possible, then you’d want that platinum plan. This covers 1,500 parts, as well as coming with some extra benefits.
All of the issues that the Colorado has experienced, and may experience will be covered. The benefits are roadside assistance, as well as trip interruption coverage. If your vehicle were to break down and be out of commission for a few days, we even offer rental car coverage with the Platinum plan.
If you’re not too worried about getting full coverage, then you can opt for pre-paid maintenance. Coming in two plans that can last 72 months, you’ll be able to get every routine maintenance done without ease. When you pay now, you don’t have to worry later.
Final thoughts
When you buy a used vehicle from Burlington Chevrolet you can be certain that it has been inspected and in the best condition. Additionally, all of our certified preowned vehicles are even more rigorously inspected and within an appropriate mileage.
If you’re wanting to get behind the wheel of a Colorado, or any used Chevy, come visit us at Burlington! We have the vehicles, and the experts to keep them on the road.