I Can't Fix This Chevy Colorado

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +40

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    • @MechanicWelder94
      @MechanicWelder94 4 роки тому +1

      'Merica

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +7

      @Noah Smith will do!

    • @sartajsingh8209
      @sartajsingh8209 4 роки тому +4

      have been watching your channel for quite long, u are amazingggggggggggggggggg, love from India

    • @nokoolaid
      @nokoolaid 4 роки тому +1

      Can't or won't?

    • @mikesamra9126
      @mikesamra9126 4 роки тому +2

      @@scottykilmer Love your channel. Why did you move from Texas to Tennessee? I love both of the states/

  • @johnharris5932
    @johnharris5932 4 роки тому +9

    I have 2004 gmc canyon with 265k miles. Best gm product i have ever owned. Have had few problems but not too bad. Great truck.

  • @cubanamerican22
    @cubanamerican22 4 роки тому +195

    If a car or truck lasts 200,000 miles with the same engine and transmission that's a good car to me.

    • @opera93
      @opera93 4 роки тому +2

      Interestingly , good point,,,,, I am at 139,000 mi .on my 2007 GMC CANYON 2DE/:::::: some repairs uncommonly expensive( e.g front disc Brakes)

    • @cubanamerican22
      @cubanamerican22 4 роки тому +2

      @@opera93 I had a 2.7L 2009 Colorado that I sold with 175k miles, no major repairs.

    • @Michael-lu2tz
      @Michael-lu2tz 4 роки тому +8

      I recently bought an 05 Colorado, 180K miles, 5 speed. No major repairs needed or ever done. Runs amazing. Pretty good truck if you ask me.

    • @TrIXxXxBOSS1
      @TrIXxXxBOSS1 4 роки тому +7

      I have 297000 miles on my 04 accord! Original 2.4 k24a engine with the original transmission plus clutch! No engine lights and I’m hoping to hit 500 thousand with very few repairs

    • @TrIXxXxBOSS1
      @TrIXxXxBOSS1 4 роки тому

      It’s a 5 speed manual transmission btw

  • @mannyzx1
    @mannyzx1 4 роки тому +108

    Man. The things got 200k miles. The thing is still running. Ride til it dies.

    • @warrenpuckett4203
      @warrenpuckett4203 4 роки тому +1

      Have pretty much the same problem. BUT the the olde lady wants me to get rid of it to buy something else. Some thing that she likes. The something is not a truck.

    • @Tse3581
      @Tse3581 4 роки тому +7

      My 98 f150 has 348000 miles

    • @dcsteve7869
      @dcsteve7869 4 роки тому +3

      already posted this but it's most likely the o-ring on the line that wore out. Dropping the tank on these isn't necessary, you can also remove the bed but really it's not a big deal. I've done dozens of these

    • @warrenpuckett4203
      @warrenpuckett4203 4 роки тому +4

      @akjohnny The old envoy is going to be in the driveway until can't be fixed any more. It is not a truck but I use it like one. For sand and gravel just use a trailer. Sheets of plywood no problem. 200,000 + miles of use.
      If she want a new purse hauler she can go buy one.
      That won't happen because she likes her shoes and new outfits to match.
      She pretty much still lives like a teenager at daddy's house with her own job. My sister could not handle taking on a man's place either. She only made partial house payments for 4 years. Then she found Mr. bill payer, just like many single moms.

    • @UndrRatedEnt
      @UndrRatedEnt 4 роки тому +7

      Got one with 217k miles and it still runs like a champ.

  • @Theamzaningdreamteam
    @Theamzaningdreamteam Рік тому +2

    I am still driving my 2006 Colorado 3.5 Inline 5 w/260k miles . Have been changing the oil about every 5k miles, no major problems. I have changed the alternator, batteries, spark plugs, one coil, planning on changing the remaining 4 coils, changed out the head gasket not that it needed it but one of the value stem gaskets went bad but that was after 200k miles so I replaced the whole set, other than that still running, great little truck IMO. Nothing last forever but they sure don’t build them like they use tool

  • @joshcoulter9719
    @joshcoulter9719 3 роки тому +20

    Before you drop a fuel tank on a pickup, consider unbolting then lifting the bed. It can give you access to the pump without the hassle of dropping the tank. You normally don't even have to remove the bed, just jack it up a foot or two on one side to give yourself room to work on the pump.

  • @BadfingerFan
    @BadfingerFan 4 роки тому +9

    I've owned since brand new a 2009 Colorado equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. It now has 90,000 miles on it. Other than the rear shock absorbers and a sun visor, the vehicle has never required any repairs--Only routine maintainence. It runs perfectly, no rattles, and the air conditioning blows mounds of cold air, which is very important here in the hot state of Florida. It has been well over a year since the truck has even been in the repair shop. I change the oil myself. No complaints whatsoever!

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 4 роки тому

      Good! I've got a 04 manual trans up north in NY, rusty and trusty. Very reliable.

    • @Chino2k3
      @Chino2k3 3 роки тому

      @@tacomas9602 I’mma get a 04 from my dad soon , how many miles and yours have and is it still holdin?

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 3 роки тому

      @@Chino2k3 well my 04 has 165,000 miles and I know I've needed to do two front wheel bearings and an alternator since I've owned it. I've owned it since 124,000 so there's a good idea of what parts you'd expect to fail. It's been a good truck but the frame rust up here in New York has absolutely destroyed it really I mean I've patched it up as I'm a welder but I'm going to be honest they rust out. If you could find a nice two-wheel drive extended cab or something with a stick shift for under three grand that will pass inspection I think that would make you happy. As long as you take care of it and don't buy an absolute pile of junk from the get-go you should be good

  • @IconTactical
    @IconTactical 4 роки тому +68

    *15 year old GM vehicle that still runs perfectly fine but has a small evac leak*
    Scotty - "This thing is a piece of crap!!"
    *1 year old Tacoma with failing torque converters*
    Scotty - "Quality baby!"

    • @WorkHorseLT
      @WorkHorseLT 4 роки тому +8

      Yup gm ain't that bad you have to pick and choose the best one I don't care for toyota at all 😂

    • @sanchezs7614
      @sanchezs7614 4 роки тому +12

      Toyota Pays him

    • @sleepyemmas
      @sleepyemmas 4 роки тому +7

      It's about time someone points this out.

    • @MatrixDiscovery
      @MatrixDiscovery 4 роки тому +2

      Did you even watch the rest of this vid? There are other faults.

    • @tw1035
      @tw1035 4 роки тому +5

      Plus it only has 194,026 miles on it, what a piece of crap, lol, still runs fine, what in the world do expect, it's still been a pretty good truck, if you ask me.

  • @rogerbamatutz1927
    @rogerbamatutz1927 4 роки тому +18

    Thanks for being one of the few people out there that are honest and keep the customer in mind. Guys like you are hard to find in this day and age.

    • @Notfiveo0
      @Notfiveo0 Рік тому

      GM should use the slogan “who cares” in their advertising.

  • @KenmareVintageVehicles
    @KenmareVintageVehicles 4 роки тому +107

    Install some black electrical tape over the Check Engine and ABS light to keep them from annoying you.

    • @Tang0Fox1
      @Tang0Fox1 4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha.

    • @GO-cz7cl
      @GO-cz7cl 4 роки тому +7

      Or take the abs bulb out.

    • @KenmareVintageVehicles
      @KenmareVintageVehicles 4 роки тому +3

      @@GO-cz7cl most vehicles in the last 20 years have a small led light built into the instrument cluster for ABS. The same with annoying seatbelt, turn signal, and door buzzers. All built into the cluster. The days of changing out flasher units and bulbs in the clusters are long gone.

    • @mrnovacan2158
      @mrnovacan2158 4 роки тому +5

      Any GM 2-3 yrs old today has warning lights lite up like New Yrs in Times Square! The 60`s was the high water mark for good GM vehicles

    • @johnkenley4687
      @johnkenley4687 4 роки тому +1

      Wont work, it shows up on the dash screen too in text lol

  • @gushater
    @gushater 4 роки тому +224

    Came here from another scotty kilmer video

    • @desire2143
      @desire2143 4 роки тому +8

      Same

    • @tcampbell807
      @tcampbell807 4 роки тому +5

      Same here lol anyone know anything about Chevy Trax??? Like any issues with them?? They're a very interesting vehicle!!

    • @rhettmunson8051
      @rhettmunson8051 4 роки тому

      Always

    • @tcampbell807
      @tcampbell807 4 роки тому +3

      @Biggest Richard Cranium I'll have to check one out, Just bought the Chevy Trax & it's just how it's put together that's interesting to me, how high it sits but the motors in them are very very LOW, it's a 4cyl with a turbo too.. it's a 2016 saves on gas pretty good.. Im just looking for some input & some options lol, I appreciate your advice 🤘

    • @americanchauvinist1210
      @americanchauvinist1210 4 роки тому

      Nice

  • @brutalbobbygump
    @brutalbobbygump 4 роки тому +33

    Scotty Kilmer is the best mechanic in the World

  • @purpledoge4466
    @purpledoge4466 4 роки тому +29

    Never drop the gas tank on a truck,Remove the bed!!,done it by myself,(was a small truck)

    • @christopherrosas2738
      @christopherrosas2738 4 роки тому

      That's what I was thinking, but that means you still gotta pull up the bed liner....

    • @joshbrobud8358
      @joshbrobud8358 4 роки тому +2

      Those of us with spray in bed liners are not going to do that.

    • @wantedformoney12
      @wantedformoney12 4 роки тому +5

      You guys realize that beds bolt in from the underneath not the inside of the bed right.....

    • @joshbrobud8358
      @joshbrobud8358 4 роки тому

      @@wantedformoney12 I know, but, I don't want the top bolts cracking loose my liner after the nuts are off. When you lifting the bed on/off those bolts are going to bump the frame which might crack the liner around the bolts on the top.

    • @1337penguinman
      @1337penguinman 4 роки тому +3

      @@wantedformoney12 Depends on the truck. My ranger has big torque bolts in the bed itself.

  • @LOZUPONEJ
    @LOZUPONEJ 4 роки тому +4

    Back in 2006 I wanted one of these but I couldn’t afford it. I got a Corolla instead. I still have my Corolla. 200,000 miles and running fine

    • @LOZUPONEJ
      @LOZUPONEJ 4 роки тому

      A lot of money to get that Colorado to make it to 200.

    • @edwardoregan6969
      @edwardoregan6969 Місяць тому

      I have one going on 180,xxx seems to be running fine still. No major repairs but I've only had it for two years and bought it second hand.

  • @williamblaney904
    @williamblaney904 4 роки тому +190

    Scotty: I cannot fix the Chevy Colorado. And why would I want to?!

    • @joeydamiani86
      @joeydamiani86 4 роки тому +10

      @@midcenturymodern9330 no it's not a 15 year old s10 is worth more then this thing and there's many reasons why

    • @Bronson9696
      @Bronson9696 4 роки тому +2

      @@midcenturymodern9330 actually its an isuzu LOL
      s10 and colorado are completely different platforms

    • @Tu11iy
      @Tu11iy 4 роки тому +3

      He probably can, but that's pointless.

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 4 роки тому

      @@midcenturymodern9330 no it's a different platform than the Colorado

    • @S7J7P7
      @S7J7P7 4 роки тому

      @@Bronson9696 ever heard of a hombre? Lots of cars have different names over seas. 🙄

  • @jon112785
    @jon112785 4 роки тому +11

    Love your videos! I have an 06 chevy colorado extended cab and a slightly different code (P0446) popped up one day. I had to replace the fuel pressure sensor on the gas tank. Was a relatively simple and cheap fix for $15 and 20 minutes. The fuel tank pressure sensor is mounted on the top of the pump module on the top side of the gas tank. It can be accessed, without dropping the tank, on a Std Cab or Ext Cab. You have to take the back driver side tire off and remove the wheel well skirting then you can see the top of the tank and the pump module and might have shown exactly where the leak is.

  •  4 роки тому +2

    I had a 2005 GMC Canyon and it had 171k miles and it was a great truck until the fuel pump died. Still a good truck in my opinion

  • @Forverlost2017
    @Forverlost2017 4 роки тому +4

    I got a 95 gmc Sierra with the 454 231,200 miles No lights on in the dash. My first truck and love it.

    • @ThunderStruck94660
      @ThunderStruck94660 4 роки тому +2

      I think prior to 2002 GM had good quality, after that....”meh”....

    • @johnwilkins6871
      @johnwilkins6871 4 роки тому +1

      @@ThunderStruck94660 ehh. Just don’t buy anything gm that has a small engine. I’ve only owned v8 gm products and haven’t had an issue.

    • @ThunderStruck94660
      @ThunderStruck94660 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnwilkins6871 I think that is a good point. Any vehicle I have had that has V-8 is bulletproof.

    • @johnwilkins6871
      @johnwilkins6871 4 роки тому

      @@ThunderStruck94660 yeah gm should stick to v8’s.

    • @ThunderStruck94660
      @ThunderStruck94660 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnwilkins6871 what do you think about the Triton V-8 from Ford? I have a 2012 Expedition EL that I bought straight from the factory that now has 103,000 on it. So far no problems.

  • @Equppednut
    @Equppednut 4 роки тому +1

    I own a 2012 Colorado z71 ( my work baby) with 150k and she runs great no mechanical problems. A lot of you guys commenting on this vehicle don’t use your “trucks”. I use and abuse mine and haul a lot more than it’s tolerated for. You Toyota people just haul pounds of rice and cardboard boxes. Older general motor trucks are the bees knees for work vehicle.

  • @tomtheplummer7322
    @tomtheplummer7322 4 роки тому +86

    The heater blows freezing 🥶 cold😏

    • @RaulGarcia-cg3vn
      @RaulGarcia-cg3vn 4 роки тому +9

      Muscle memory from Houston.. having to use ac even on December January weather lol..

    • @Tcamp95818
      @Tcamp95818 4 роки тому +6

      And ac boiling hot

    • @RaulGarcia-cg3vn
      @RaulGarcia-cg3vn 4 роки тому

      @@Tcamp95818 🤣👍

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 4 роки тому

      Only with GM tho

    • @geetarguy777
      @geetarguy777 4 роки тому

      psh, if ya knew Colorado’s you’d know that they can overheat standing still 😂

  • @4BillC
    @4BillC 4 роки тому +2

    I have a GMC Canyon, which is the same truck, with 245,000 miles. truck runs great! No CEL, I do have an ABS light but it's and easy fix just don't care!

  • @jinx0192
    @jinx0192 3 роки тому +4

    I have a 2007 chevy colorado with 209,000 miles. That should be an easy fix. I think I even took it out by accedent to replace the evap canister purge valve which I didn't have to do. Good little truck.

    • @fallingsuncreations9270
      @fallingsuncreations9270 19 днів тому

      Just bought one with 214k miles, motor and trans sound amazing, other than it need soemthing like a fuel pump, filter, or throttle body cleaning, it’s smooth. The only thing I don’t like is that the abs keeps chiming. Do you have any tips or anything for that?

  • @powderriver2424
    @powderriver2424 4 роки тому +2

    I recently bought that scan tool. And FYI everyone Innova makes the scan tools for Harbor Freight for the same money as their ZR-15 $299.00 you can get this 5610 with more features. Just a hint not knocking HF just some food for thought.

  • @robertmartin9181
    @robertmartin9181 4 роки тому +8

    Lol, just watched the video were he raves about the same truck being a great $3,000 truck.

  • @jeepinspence
    @jeepinspence Рік тому

    I have an 05 here in 23 and it's been one of the more reliable rigs I've ever owned. it has begrudgingly earned my respect, I never wanted to like , but I do. It's a 2wd crew cab I5 and it serves me faithfully. It doesn't do that well at the gas pump but does everything else pretty well. 115k and zero rust. I got three c compliments on it just this week. Shrug, with prices the way they are I'll be driving this awhile before I can afford a newer Tacoma SR 4x4

  • @DennisJohnsonDrummer
    @DennisJohnsonDrummer 4 роки тому +2

    This has nothing to do with this video, but our 2012 Highlander is at the body shop for repairs after a collision (other person's fault!) and the rental we got is a 2021 Ford Edge SUV with all
    the bells and whistles. After driving a Ford for 3 days I'd much rather have an 8 year old Toyota Highlander than a brand new Ford anything. This vehicle will be in the junk yard while our
    Highlander will be giving us great service for years to come. Just an observation.

  • @vivianaayala-sanchez8121
    @vivianaayala-sanchez8121 2 роки тому +1

    My 2016 Chevy Colorado theft attempted message keeps popping out. The truck has turned off one time and every morning this message comes on. Thank you for everything you do. Hopefully you have some insight to share thank you.

  • @retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106
    @retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106 4 роки тому +38

    Dropping the tank for that you might as well replace the fuel pump too.

    • @taylorfamily4685
      @taylorfamily4685 4 роки тому +6

      take off the truck bed. i found that method to be wayyyyy easier. truck bed is lighter than it looks

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 4 роки тому

      @@taylorfamily4685 yup they're very very light

    • @taylorfamily4685
      @taylorfamily4685 4 роки тому

      @@tacomas9602 I love little pickups like that. So easy to work on. Well most of the time. Beats replacing every tiny thing on a Chrysler lol.

    • @taylorfamily4685
      @taylorfamily4685 4 роки тому +1

      The highest miles on an original 2.8 online four for a colorado was 545k. It was on its second transmission.

    • @taylorfamily4685
      @taylorfamily4685 4 роки тому

      Inline four

  • @Makeme809
    @Makeme809 4 роки тому +2

    Back in the 70's I drove nothing but G.M. I owned 3 Z-28's . loved driving them and it was only in summer months but every year I had to replace the fuel pump and on top of that, fuel injectors kept going out. Every time I had it fixed, the bill was over $400. I know Scotty doesn't like Chrysler but since I've owned 3 grand Cherokees. The first one was a 1999. I put over 250000 miles on it and was still running good when I sold it. 2nd was a 2005. Same thing, over 250000 and still ran good when I sold it. I'm now driving a 2016 with 6700 on it and will see how many miles I can go.

  • @slimnooze
    @slimnooze 4 роки тому +47

    "Toyota" Scotty - Toyotty

  • @JukeboxAlley
    @JukeboxAlley 4 роки тому +10

    It has nearly 200k miles, small things are going to happen and thats fact, id say its doing pretty good for the mileage and probably has alot more miles left.

  • @JasPlun
    @JasPlun 4 роки тому +4

    15 years old and has 194k miles on it and Scotty says it is poor quality. Any vehicle that lasts 200k and is 15 years old or older is pretty damn good IMO:P

  • @tahoeboy8658
    @tahoeboy8658 4 роки тому +7

    I mean...i just put a piece of wood on a jack and lower the jack slowly. Easiest way to drop the tank.

    • @grominwithrob1339
      @grominwithrob1339 3 роки тому

      Same here, it's easy as hell as long as you run or pump the gas out.

  • @dalegribble3684
    @dalegribble3684 4 роки тому +45

    Should have bought a Tacoma! But at least this Chevy is a manual!

    • @ghostlegit
      @ghostlegit 4 роки тому +12

      Not everyone likes toyota.

    • @dalegribble3684
      @dalegribble3684 4 роки тому +25

      @@ghostlegit not everyone likes junk either!

    • @ghostlegit
      @ghostlegit 4 роки тому +4

      @@dalegribble3684 ur opinion.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +6

      @@dalegribble3684 fact !

    • @benfowler2127
      @benfowler2127 4 роки тому +10

      I have to say, I have a 2006 colorado crew cab. Pretty sure I have this same issue, but the bigger issue really is that it’s a piece of junk. I had to fix stupid little things multiple times. I still have the truck, but it doesn’t run (blown head gasket), and I won’t ever buy another GM product. Sadly, I bought the truck brand new. I may not like the looks of the Tacomas/Tundras much, but you can’t beat Toyota reliability. When I get another truck, it will be a Toyota.

  • @Tactikill44
    @Tactikill44 4 роки тому +126

    Most people don’t need Christmas lights, because their car is already lit up with lights!

    • @Tactikill44
      @Tactikill44 4 роки тому +1

      Well not everyone, but when the budget is low.....

    • @sandybarnes887
      @sandybarnes887 4 роки тому +3

      Lmao my brother is autistic. He loves Christmas lights. Some of the biggest laughs he has are when his staff tell him their car has had trouble, the check engine light came on and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree 😆

    • @samspade3227
      @samspade3227 4 роки тому +1

      Been driving my B3000 like that for 10 years now. It’s 20 years old and still driving strong.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 4 роки тому +1

      Na, I fix my stuff. A lot of the time its some cheap sensor that gave up the ghost.

    • @jasonreynolds2295
      @jasonreynolds2295 4 роки тому +2

      😂

  • @SavageBunny1
    @SavageBunny1 4 роки тому +52

    Please fix ut Scotty, it needs you.

  • @J560iH
    @J560iH Рік тому +1

    It's better to pull the bed, also gives you a chance to treat the frame for rust or just hose it down with fluid film. Worked great on my '06.

  • @dgvlogs2364
    @dgvlogs2364 4 роки тому +22

    Everyone right now should be watching his videos

    • @NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO
      @NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO 4 роки тому +1

      I always have

    • @ancientbutstillhere6570
      @ancientbutstillhere6570 4 роки тому

      Fyi to new viewers: Duh ta duh daaah...Scotty is THE Most watched youtube guy period!! Most hours, views, on a one man show! Twice the views next year predict. Why. Group destroyed economy. Guys better fix it yourselves. Tons n tons of Free Honest Accurate advice from Expert of experts. I saved $300 on non needed battery for hemi listening to him. Checked out okay good for few more years. Cars just passed 14 yo and runs on original suspension, brakes second set tires. Paid half price ten years ago as gonna get 2019 jeep till warned. Listened. Fixitagaintonie cry slurr new ones poor vs this old ancient jeep. Ten more good years to go

  • @AcmeRacing
    @AcmeRacing 4 роки тому +1

    On my 2002 Silverado the problem was the plastic filler neck. 16 years of filling it up and I cracked or wore through the plastic tubing.

  • @patrickostrom2762
    @patrickostrom2762 4 роки тому +46

    The permanent solution to GM,5 gallon of gas and a match!

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +3

      And diesel on the Dodges lol

    • @Carlos-hr9kg
      @Carlos-hr9kg 4 роки тому

      @@deborahchesser7375 I work at CDJR dealer as a tech, we have brand new 2500 coming in with transmission failures and oil leaks at less than 1000 miles

  • @glencaple3888
    @glencaple3888 4 роки тому +2

    Make the time and fix it now before other problems are created. Especially the ABS issues. They could just need to be cleaned. Fix it right the first time. Scotty, did you bring the cat with you to Tennessee? Really like those tuxedo cats. Bring back the cat!

    • @ozzstars_cars
      @ozzstars_cars 4 роки тому +1

      The ABS system could be the difference between close call or bad day. I agree Glen 💯 it should be repaired. Great name by the way and spelled correctly with one N. 😉

  • @stephenstclair3351
    @stephenstclair3351 4 роки тому +5

    I found you by accident. I wondered why you had so many followers. But you are hilarious and informative. I am addicted. lol

  • @c-LAW
    @c-LAW 4 роки тому +1

    No Emissions testing in Clarksville, but in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and so on.

  • @Earthling418
    @Earthling418 4 роки тому +5

    I was able to get my ABS working on my '03 Buick by splicing the cables to the wheel sensors with replacement I found online.
    The flexing section gets brittle and cracks.

  • @manuelstapp3359
    @manuelstapp3359 3 роки тому

    My Colorado is still going good only 1 set front brakes has 191k cranks every time even after just sitting a couple weeks , I semi retired the truck as a good friend to me I use it to go exploring unknown country roads now and it always brings me home

  • @hotjones81
    @hotjones81 4 роки тому +12

    Scotty, Thank you very much for this one Sir. This really hit home for me as an unfortunate owner that has little by little found all of this out myself.
    You cannot speak enough about the piss poor GM quality. Thank you.

    • @fastnasty6627
      @fastnasty6627 3 роки тому +1

      Now watch his video where he tells you what a great truck this is.

  • @osoprimero9753
    @osoprimero9753 4 роки тому

    I have replaced fuel pumps on other Chevy trucks by dropping the fuel tank and other times raising the bed for access to the pump. If the pump fails with a full tank, raising the bed was the best option.

  • @kmillyvstheworld
    @kmillyvstheworld 4 роки тому +4

    I am a new driver. I figured I'd learn as much as I can from an honest mechanic

  • @GH-oi2jf
    @GH-oi2jf 4 роки тому +1

    First generation Colorado, made by the old GM. I’m happy with my 2nd-generation Colorado (2016). No trouble so far.

  • @randyeller8139
    @randyeller8139 4 роки тому +8

    Same thing would happen in my ‘03 Silverado. Once I figured out what you explained about the gas tank I just ignored it and ran it before I parked it after nearly 300,000 miles on the odometer.

  • @tomd.3857
    @tomd.3857 4 роки тому

    Easer to take the bed off. I found the metal overflow tube had a hole in it. fixed with JB Weld. 2004, 3.5 ex cab with 178,000 miles, fantastic engine with mods. Spent it's whole life in New England and by the ocean. Sold it to a mechanic for 350 dollars rusted frame. He fixed frame and sold it for 1,000.

  • @travisoverly1432
    @travisoverly1432 4 роки тому +7

    Hey Scotty replace his hubs and rotors for him lol you’ll love that

    • @robertgenson1846
      @robertgenson1846 3 роки тому

      No joke it's a pain in the bottom end🤣🤬🤯

  • @iroulis
    @iroulis 4 роки тому +1

    To access the top of the fuel tank, you don't need to drop the tank on the pickups, only on the SUVs. You do have to lift the bed.

    • @tw1035
      @tw1035 4 роки тому

      You would think a 50 year genius mechanic would be able to figure that out,lol

  • @mikeday62
    @mikeday62 4 роки тому +25

    No matter what you're doing, always have a fire extinguisher within reach.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +12

      People think that’s a joke, it sure isn’t.

    • @ohot0
      @ohot0 4 роки тому +1

      What if I’m swimming?

    • @ohot0
      @ohot0 4 роки тому

      Thomas S Dam,never thought of that....thanks!

  • @davinp
    @davinp 4 роки тому

    Since small car sales are low, they have canceled the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris in the USA. Even the American manufactures have discontinued making small cars. Also, they would make them cheaper then the bigger sedans

  • @TCB-1
    @TCB-1 4 роки тому +13

    Hate to say it, but that was a clean Colorado for that age.

    • @tacomas9602
      @tacomas9602 4 роки тому +1

      A very very nice truck at that

  • @SavageOne420
    @SavageOne420 4 роки тому +1

    Loosen all bed bolts, remove the ones on filler side, lift and support, easy access to pump etc without dropping tank

  • @tomchrisfield7348
    @tomchrisfield7348 4 роки тому +26

    A good fix for GM fault lights, just put electrical tape over 'em.

  • @brendonjames3687
    @brendonjames3687 4 роки тому

    I used my shop vac to test my exhaust, blew air in the tailpipe, and sprayed soapy water on bad spots, worked great

  • @Normalhowaboutyou
    @Normalhowaboutyou 4 роки тому +4

    Scotty thanks for answering my question about the 2009 vibe GT. New York City is not what it once was I may be joining you in Tennessee!

  • @maxdorotik4105
    @maxdorotik4105 4 роки тому +1

    My Colorado ran like a clock, my EVAP code was due to a bad Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, and I had an EVAP port under the hood on mine... also my vent canister took a few seconds to remove it wasn’t over the gas tank..
    Colorado with 200k miles does better than my friends 4 runner money pit

  • @Mohapi_Tau
    @Mohapi_Tau 4 роки тому +19

    "a royal pain in the royal end" - that sums up Chevy vehicles.

  • @phester6811
    @phester6811 3 роки тому +1

    I found it much easier to take 6 bolts out and remove the bed to access the evap canister. Two people can easily lift the bed off.

  • @StevenGarcia_NoLimits
    @StevenGarcia_NoLimits 4 роки тому +72

    This is my smoke machine
    Shows elon musk smoking 🍃

    • @mattycheeze4131
      @mattycheeze4131 4 роки тому +2

      Marijuana is magical maaaaannnnn -Bill Burr.

    • @rickj1983
      @rickj1983 4 роки тому

      Musk is ahead of his time.

    • @mattycheeze4131
      @mattycheeze4131 4 роки тому

      @@rickj1983 sometimes when I am lonely I will shave one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman 👩🏼

  • @nnfefe9451
    @nnfefe9451 Рік тому

    There is rust between the metal pipe of the fuel pump and plastic exit hose. The leak of fuel vapor becomes the problem. In many vehicles, metal pipes are not used so as to avoid corrosion.

  • @myk1_sp
    @myk1_sp 4 роки тому +23

    Thank you for all that you do, we need more honesty in this world.

    • @jonathanquiroz1
      @jonathanquiroz1 4 роки тому

      He has no honesty. If he has honesty, honestly could talk about Toyota's big mechanical failures.

  • @joshuamoore24_7
    @joshuamoore24_7 2 роки тому +1

    Sometimes it is still the gas cap, even if it's a new gas cap!

  • @leadnsteel1428
    @leadnsteel1428 4 роки тому +9

    The timing chains on those are also a nightmare... its behind the motor so you have to take the engine out if you ever had to replace a chain

    • @WANDERER0070
      @WANDERER0070 4 роки тому

      After 40 years drivin Chevys I never had to replace timing chain on any o them
      Go figure

    • @wantedformoney12
      @wantedformoney12 4 роки тому

      The timing chain is on the front of the engine.... There is a balance chain on the rear that never really has to be changed....

    • @wantedformoney12
      @wantedformoney12 4 роки тому

      Seems like not only does scotty have no clue his fans don't either go figure 🙄🙄

  • @PeterTrimboli
    @PeterTrimboli 4 роки тому +2

    Take the bed off instead of pulling the gas tank it's 6 bolts I'm only going off of my s10 which is probably different but worked fine for me when I had a full tank of gas when my fuel pump went

  • @mattmayo3539
    @mattmayo3539 4 роки тому +3

    An old trick I learned from my dad, when you want to test drive the car, trade keys. In my case my keys included my vehicle and a nice big comfy house. That usually calms the owners nerves. As a viewer from California. Be extremely grateful when you don’t have to get your car inspected. I’ve had to let go of perfectly good cars for stupid inspection failures.

    • @larsharris
      @larsharris 4 роки тому

      I took my wife’s car in for inspection. (She was in Air Force, car still registered in her home state). I found out why there is a solid glass barrier between you, your car they are abusing. I didn’t believe how they abused the cars. Manual transmission. While I don’t know the rpm of course. I have never heard that high a rpm. In lower gear as it bounced off the end of the roller repeatedly.
      The home state was changed before next inspection.
      MN they did random to prove we needed inspection. It was discovered they falsified failure data to prove it was needed. But every 4-6 yrs they try to sneak it in.

  • @AM-st6ey
    @AM-st6ey 3 роки тому

    I have the same truck, 2006 Colorado LS with the 5 cylinder engine, I love the thing, reliable, fun, and my daughters love doing donuts in it

  • @christianmarche993
    @christianmarche993 4 роки тому +4

    I love GM. Engine fault codes passed down from generation to generation.

  • @bryan7821
    @bryan7821 4 роки тому

    If you have to get access to a gas tank on a truck, its 10 times easier to just pull the bed off.
    Loosen 6 to 8 bolts from the frame to the bed, take out the screws to the gas nozzle, disconnect the tail lights.
    You just have to get someone to help lift the bed off the truck, or find a way to hoist it off.
    That way you dont have to worry about breaking the gas lines, or tearing hoses, or tearing the wires going to the sending unit, from dropping the tank from underneath.
    Thats the way I`ve always done it, and it`s not near as tedious.

  • @michaelmobilautodiagnostic6705
    @michaelmobilautodiagnostic6705 4 роки тому +3

    I would check the purge solenoid it's really common on gm vehicles. And on evap system's with out test ports I usually save fuel line male quick disconnect fittings to hook up to the vehicle. Scotty didn't mention anything about sealling they vent solenoid with the scan tool . That's probably why it was leaking so much above the tank .

  • @JoshuaGalerBluexElectronics
    @JoshuaGalerBluexElectronics 4 роки тому +1

    Scotty going on and on about the poor quality of this truck. Yet it has almost 200k miles and it's a small EVAP. He even said it won't affect the running of the truck. It's in great shape for that amount of mileage and age. My grandfather's Tacoma has 200k on it and needed a transmission replaced, frame replaced, brake calipers replaced, headlight housing replaced twice etc. I really don't get the hate for these really decent trucks.

  • @joshloaf89
    @joshloaf89 4 роки тому +61

    You can’t fix garbage, Scotty!

    • @jonathanquiroz1
      @jonathanquiroz1 4 роки тому +3

      Yes, for this reason he drives garbage those can't fix (Toyotas).

    • @jonathanquiroz1
      @jonathanquiroz1 4 роки тому +4

      @@unfairsanic5089 Toyotas are never garbage? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Toyotas are ALWAYS garbage, you know, ALWAYS.

    • @jonathanquiroz1
      @jonathanquiroz1 4 роки тому +4

      @@unfairsanic5089 I live in El Paso, Texas, where there are a plenty of Toyotas getting crashed completely at all roads. So, Toyotas there are completely disposable.

    • @nalsra0
      @nalsra0 4 роки тому +6

      @@jonathanquiroz1 You very obviously do not have much knowledge on cars

    • @b1blazin13
      @b1blazin13 4 роки тому +1

      Literally saw a Toyota truck driving down the road backfiring and piping for miles yesterday. Sorry but GM has its issues but problems occur bin every make and model

  • @kameronkirby9227
    @kameronkirby9227 3 роки тому

    I bought my Colorado from an old guy in Columbia TN for 3 grand. 2007 model with only 40k miles on it (I bought it in 2016) the only thing wrong with it was it was sitting on cracked tires and the spare tire was done for. I still drive it today.

  • @phillhuddleston9445
    @phillhuddleston9445 4 роки тому +7

    The headline says "can't" but in reality he and the customer chose not to go through the expense of fixing it, I'm sure he could fix it if he wanted to.

    • @wantedformoney12
      @wantedformoney12 4 роки тому

      I don't think so, he thinks he has to drop the tank to change the evap cannister when he looked right at it above the spare tire....

    • @PetesGarageandperformance
      @PetesGarageandperformance 4 роки тому

      @@wantedformoney12 are you saying that it’s not possible to drop the tank? Or he could raise the truck bed a little to get access to the vent valve.

    • @andrewalbertson92
      @andrewalbertson92 4 роки тому +1

      Not a whole lot of expense though (as a DIYer I've done both. No clue what Scotty charges though. Cost me under $300 total to fix both.)

    • @phillhuddleston9445
      @phillhuddleston9445 4 роки тому +1

      @@andrewalbertson92 I'm sure he ain't cheap.

  • @FerRod2113
    @FerRod2113 4 роки тому +2

    My dad had a 2005 4 cylinder Colorado and he bought it with 20k miles and when he sold it, it had close to 300k miles. All he ever did was basic maintenance

    • @kathymarschalk929
      @kathymarschalk929 7 місяців тому

      I am 76 year old lady from Mn añd I bought a 2004 5 cylinder Chevy Colorado and I absolutely love it.Been back to Mesa 3 times with it and it runs perfect and still looks like new.I put nubby tires on and throw 6 sand bags in the back and never got stuck once in the snow .Love it!

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 4 роки тому +20

    If Scotty can’t fix it, then there’s something very wrong

  • @bernincoal1
    @bernincoal1 4 роки тому +2

    I changed the EVAP canister and coil on the 2001 Civic. Dirt crazy easy.

    • @Dcc357
      @Dcc357 4 роки тому

      I just put RTV around my canister where it cracked. Never leaked again for years. Didn't want to spend $300 for a new one.

    • @scottrogers2831
      @scottrogers2831 4 роки тому

      I did on my 2004 Colorado. Took about 8 minutes. I don’t know why he couldn’t find it under the car. It’s very visible.

  • @jerryhelton1804
    @jerryhelton1804 4 роки тому +3

    Scotty. Every county that touches Davidson county... except for Cheatham county has to pass emissions tests.

  • @boanerges5723
    @boanerges5723 6 місяців тому

    Whatever you do don't buy a 2007 3.7. It has some features that are 2007 only so it makes maintenance difficult when parts aren't available.

  • @maxproandu
    @maxproandu 4 роки тому +2

    Bravo! I miss these higher quality videos that truly educate. Thank You!

  • @Washman-jw3hl
    @Washman-jw3hl 4 роки тому

    Oh yeah. I had a 99 Silverado and I had to replace the fuel pump on it. It was a great truck 4x2 no frills just a man's truck. So did I pull the gas tank when I had to change the fuel pump. No friggin way muchacho. I unleashed the N.F.G mechanic inside me and cut a perfect hole in the bed and walla. There was the fuel pump just waiting and so happy to see me. Muhawhawhawhaw. (I don't recommend unleashing the N.F.G mechanic mode on customer cars tho) have a great weekend Scotty!!!!!!!!

  • @ecomotive6158
    @ecomotive6158 4 роки тому +3

    "Now we have smoke on this end" made me crack right up for some reason.

  • @garylangley4502
    @garylangley4502 4 роки тому

    I had to change the fuel pump in my Ford Ranger, but I didn't drop the tank. I removed the bolts that hold the bed to the frame, unplugged the wiring to the lights on the bed, and just used a jack to tilt one side of the bed up. I used a couple of 2X3's to prop it up and I changed the pump.

  • @kcrider6714
    @kcrider6714 4 роки тому +34

    Hey Scotty, you should make another intro video of "Rev Up Your Engines!" Now that you are in Tennessee!!! 🏎️🏎️🏎️

  • @DaleDribbleRules1
    @DaleDribbleRules1 4 роки тому

    Even though I currently drive a GM, I’m not a fan of them but considering that the truck has nearly 200k miles I’ll give it some leeway. Unfortunately, this is the same company that kept faulty ignition plagued cars on the road for far too long and this negligence played a role in the deaths of several drivers. (oh and by the way, I picked up my car really cheap and it has actually done fairly well for me.) Keep up the good work Scotty. I appreciate you sharing your insight.

  • @sarah_aaron40
    @sarah_aaron40 4 роки тому +9

    "Which is a royal pain in the rear end." - Scotty Kilmer 2020

  • @ast-og-losta
    @ast-og-losta 4 роки тому

    TN doesnt have vehicle inspections. But as soon as they drive out of state, they get pulled over. Ive been amazed of the vehicles running on the road held together with nothing but duct tape.

  • @dgvlogs2364
    @dgvlogs2364 4 роки тому +16

    Who doesn't like Scotty, Nobody!! 😉

    • @bigsohc
      @bigsohc 4 роки тому +4

      Fiat owners

    • @03andrewbrooks
      @03andrewbrooks 4 роки тому +4

      Shady mechanics

    • @lukemartin7029
      @lukemartin7029 4 роки тому +2

      Stealerships

    • @PHXez7939
      @PHXez7939 4 роки тому +4

      Chrysler, Nissan, GM, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Audi...need I go on?

  • @matthewtaylor2185
    @matthewtaylor2185 3 роки тому

    I am not above cutting a hole in a truck bed to access fuel pumps or whatever. Did it on a 93 Sonoma. Easy to cover over if you aren't OCD about a perfect bed in an old truck.

  • @jaygallegos7728
    @jaygallegos7728 4 роки тому +8

    Working on a 2009 colorado right now, same code hahaha

    • @brendandiano8829
      @brendandiano8829 4 роки тому +2

      Did the ring that connects the pump to the gas tank rust out?

  • @roughready
    @roughready 4 роки тому

    I love how he said the gas cap has been replaced but it shows a non oem style lockable gas cap which our notorious for still not providing the right properties.

  • @tedunguent156
    @tedunguent156 4 роки тому +11

    Scotty: "I can't fix this Chevy Colorado."
    Me: "Not surprised."

    • @dommartelli5529
      @dommartelli5529 4 роки тому +2

      if u cant fix a GM product i think its time to hang up the wrench... easiest vehicles to fix every mechanic knows that, i wouldnt be surprised if youre some 10 year old “car expert” lmfao

    • @tedunguent156
      @tedunguent156 4 роки тому

      @@dommartelli5529 Uh, I wasn't agreeing with Scotty. I drive a GMC truck for just that reason. "I wouldn't be surprised if you're some" jackoff looking for trouble everywhere you go.

    • @mugenmaniac1598
      @mugenmaniac1598 3 роки тому

      @@tedunguent156 yeah. You're right

    • @tedunguent156
      @tedunguent156 3 роки тому +1

      @@dommartelli5529 Uh, I wasn't talking about me, was I? I was talking about Scotty. I know more about cars and engineering than you ever will, child. I was a machinist mate in the US Navy, a mechanic (non-auto) and an electronics technician for decades. My cousin and uncle had a garage for forty years and I spent a lot of time there. Scotty is just another UA-cam blowhard with his own opinions. He amuses you so you think he's great. He knows how to fix cars but he exaggerates the differences between the best and the worst brands. I drive a 2000 GMC pickup precisely because it is cheap and easy to fix. Go back to your cartoons, sonny.

    • @opera93
      @opera93 3 роки тому

      @@tedunguent156 ps: correct… probably…

  • @crush41gb
    @crush41gb 4 роки тому

    I used to have a Chevy Colorado and had so many problems. From actually fan only working on 4, the driver's side didn't work and it took at least 3 battery resets to get it just over 60 miles to go to the inspection and pray the check engine light didn't come back on even though they couldn't find anything wrong there lol. Sadly, a black charger pulled out in front of me but, the air bags DID work!

  • @PNRSH
    @PNRSH 4 роки тому +8

    Since he moved to Tennessee, no more freezing cold ac 😂

  • @markeasley6149
    @markeasley6149 4 роки тому

    I have same issue on my truck. So far have been able to clear the code to make it pass inspection. Tried to replace some hoses and the fuel cap but no dice so far.

  • @stevedeleon8775
    @stevedeleon8775 4 роки тому +11

    Scotty..my 2002 S10 has that "Green Test Cap" for the Evaporator System..Did GM get Lazy or Cheap in these Colorado's?

    • @brensdaman926
      @brensdaman926 4 роки тому +1

      Yes they did. The S10's were much better trucks than the Colorado's

    • @stevedeleon8775
      @stevedeleon8775 4 роки тому +1

      @@brensdaman926 250,000 miles and still runs like the day I drove it off the dealership in 2002 I'll never get rid of my S10 Sport 2.2 liter..👍

    • @mdd47
      @mdd47 4 роки тому +1

      @@brensdaman926 I had an S-10 (2000) then a Colorado (2008). The Colorado was a better vehicle, felt more solid and planted on the road and had more power and just felt nicer overall. I can't speak to the the long-term reliability because mine got totalled a few years in. But the S-10 wasn't exactly bulletproof either. Mine had plenty of issues, including a fuel filter that clogged way more than it should have, an electrical problem that caused the right side headlight to blink along with the turn signal. The rearview mirror would pretty regularly fall off the windshield, the dashboard plastic was cracked and disintegrated by the time it was 7-8 years old and the valves rattled pretty much from the time it was almost new. And the bow-tie Chevy logo fell off the grille the first time I washed it. I wouldn't say it was a "bad" vehicle by any means, it lasted me 8 years with pretty low cost of maintenance but I've owned Scion/Toyota/Nissan/Subaru since then and it was the "worst" out of all of them, if I had to pick a last place - and the Colorado would be ahead of it, too.

    • @opera93
      @opera93 3 роки тому

      @@mdd47 see my 2007 CANYON/ 4 CYL/LS problem…..been a good truck, @146,000 , except occasionally no-start with good cranking, generally starts, next crank, in 10 to 60:minutes….