Bought LS ute in 2015. Had engine replaced under warranty after 30000kms due to excessive oil use, with good service by Holden. Ute now has only done 66000kms which is about half red book estimate (motor has only done 35k), has still got 5 months warranty left and has over $7000 worth of accessories fitted, but Holden will still only offer red book value of $20k as a trade in on a new ute. So I won't be buying!

Purchased the RG1 as a workhorse in Oct 13. 5 years on, have replaced alternator (warranty @ 3 years 115k) and Air Con compressor @ 180k. 210k and just fitted 3rd set of tires (100k per set), drives great and auto is as smooth as any car I’ve driven. Towa 2 1/2 ton of boat beautifully. So happy with it, I bough a Z71 RG2 in Oct 2015 which is a bit smoother (110k) and no issues. I drive both of them hard and service when due. Neither leak or use oil. We do a lot of highway and interstate Ks and find both very comfortable on the road.

Vibration throughout the car
Who's pinion seal doesn't leak?
Who's passanger seat doesn't wobble like a mofo without a body sitting on it?

New valves needed just before 100,000km shat itself.

Wish I kept in and put a gen3 in it tho. Other than that.... They're POX be cautious if you're buying one aye.

Well, just completed service at 120K.This vehicle has had a very easy life.No towing, very little off road ( Fraser, Bloomfield)never overheated and always driven conservatively.But it has a leak from the cylinder head gasket at right hand rear of block.Using a very small amount of water.I would have thought this engine would have lasted a LOT longer before needing major surgery.I have been told by two mechanics that they have seen a few of these models with the same problem.Not happy or impressed at all.

Excellent car. 2012 DX 4x4 model single cab. My work car has done 200,000. Towing 2ton trailer every day. Never had a problem, oil consumption 0, manual transmission beautiful, servicing every 5,000-7,500. Upgrade catch can,Stainless steel exhaust, air bags on rear, future upgrade bigger intercooler and that's it.
I heard lots of issues with Colorado but mine is absolutely great.

I’ve driven my grandads and I wanted to keep it, drives really well steering is fantastic quite light to drive for such a big car. Spacious and quite luxurious inside which is good, my daughter loved it also I would definitely drive it again if I could :) good job

My 2012 Colorado with only 70000km just shut down while driving every thing still works on it, just wont start then just like that it just starts up and every thing is fine. 2 months later stopped it then would not start, after 20 minutes just starts up, 2 months later stop it, go to drive it after work wont start, on to tilt tray off to dealer they have a look at the next day just starts strait up can not find anything problem with it, 2 months later go to start it after work wont start, 1 hour later just starts up, every time it has started I was moving wires on top of motor.

Love my colorado bought brand new...now 18000km
Always full of tools and truck barely feels it
Had issues with squeaky leaf Springs which took several visits to fix (they had to grind off any sharp edges amd put sound dampering tape between the leafs) but the dealer never doubted my word even though it was an intermittent problem..
Been over a month and not a sound
Do sometimes wish a got an auto whenever I get drive thru and wanna eat on the way home but on the open road I love the gears
I do wish the peddles were further apart for work boots

Bought my 2012 LTZ dual cab auto in Feb 2013 as a work car in my plumbing business. This car carries up to 700 kg every working day ( I installed airbags in the back) and its ride is more comfortable than my wifes 2010 Prado.
With this load it does 13L/100k in the city 10L/100k freeway.
We did a 18000K trip around Australia towing a Jayco Sterling tipping 3 tonne with 2 kids the wife and I with not one problem. Not even a change of oil in that time.
After our trip I serviced it - (Capped price $280), loaded the tools back in it and still hasn't missed a beat at 55000 ks.
After meeting others on the road and hearing their misfortunes about blown engines in the mazda bt-50, I think the Colorado is great value and recommend it to anyone.

Bought a 2012 4x4 lx crew cab brand new, and love it, it's great for work and weekends with the family, plenty of room in front and back, looks awesome . Would like to of seen side steps stadand, but all round great car, no problems as of yet so see how she goes when i run up a few more k s !! but loving it so far !! Would recommend one to anyone wanting a ute for work and/or trips away
Looks,fuel economy,, capped price service, roomy,,price
Maybe could of tried a new 6 speed gear box, but can live with the easy to use 5 speed