2015 Colorado and Escape 5.0 TA ?

[drstock]

I'd like some of the folks here who have the new Escape 5.0 TA to weigh in on whether the 6 cyl Colorado with long or short box would be capable if the truck was the 2wd version.

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by drstock

I'd like some of the folks here who have the new Escape 5.0 TA to weigh in on whether the 6 cyl Colorado with long or short box would be capable if the truck was the 2wd version.

Hi: drstock... Sorry I don't have a 6 cyl. Colorado, but I do have a V6 Nissan Frontier and have pulled both a 5.0 and now a 5.0TA without a problem. Switching trailers cost me 1 mpg in performance.
There is a fellow in Lake Orion Mich. towing a 5.0 with a I-5cyl. Colorado I think. I'm not sure he's on this forum though.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Bob Miller]

Towing specs for the Colorado seem to be missing in action from the GM site.

[drstock]

Alf, so your Frontier is a crew cab with a short box?

[drstock]

Bob, noticed that, too. I just see a 7000 lb towing capacity (with 6 cyl) in the general description of the vehicle.

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by drstock

Alf, so your Frontier is a crew cab with a short box?

Hi: drstock... It's a crew cab long box!!! 6'1" bed 140" wheel base 4X4 with a 6100 lb. tow cap. and 1100 # cargo cap. The pin wt. of the 5.0TA is 600#'s dry. We love this combo.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Bob Miller]

Originally Posted by drstock

Bob, noticed that, too. I just see a 7000 lb towing capacity (with 6 cyl) in the general description of the vehicle.

I "near" that figure mentioned on a non-GM site., but I am sure it is for a specific truck with specific options. GM is well known for NOT having general towing specs that go across an entire model line. For example, my TV is a 2003 Blazer 2dr. Specs for that model, all with the V6, range from as low as 2000 lbs to as high as 5800 lbs. Go Figure.

I'd suggest going to a dealer and peeking into an actual 2015 Colorado owners manual.

[padlin00]

"With the available trailering package, this small truck is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.† — delivering all the power you need to tow your adventure gear.

The 305-horsepower engine produces 269 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing Colorado to carry 1,590 lbs.† "

Payload stated above has to be extended cab, 2wd, and includes the weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, and options. (couldn't cut and paste in the contents of the bubble that states this part) The same weights have to be deducted from the max Tow Capacity too.

Alf, how does the HP and torque compare to your Frontier.

Payload wise you can do it, the pin is roughly 500-700 lbs depending on options and how it's loaded. Another 100 or so for the hitch. Towing capacity is okay, the trailer is roughly 4500 lbs. The short bed is 5'1" and what they call the long bed is just over 6' 2". You may well need a slider for the short bed but probably okay on the long.

I'd just be concerned with if it has enough power for mountains and such, but I've not tried the truck.

[Bob Miller]

I saw that same quote in a press release on a truck fan site. Are there any GM sites that provide towing capacities and define what it takes to get "Up to" that capacity?


My suspicion is because GM calls the Colorado a "Mid-Size" truck.
I mostly ask because I, like many, am waiting for the 2016 Colorado diesel.....

[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by padlin00

"With the available trailering package, this small truck is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.† — delivering all the power you need to tow your adventure gear.

The 305-horsepower engine produces 269 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing Colorado to carry 1,590 lbs.† "

Payload stated above has to be extended cab, 2wd, and includes the weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, and options. (couldn't cut and paste in the contents of the bubble that states this part) The same weights have to be deducted from the max Tow Capacity too.

Alf, how does the HP and torque compare to your Frontier.

Payload wise you can do it, the pin is roughly 500-700 lbs depending on options and how it's loaded. Another 100 or so for the hitch. Towing capacity is okay, the trailer is roughly 4500 lbs. The short bed is 5'1" and what they call the long bed is just over 6' 2". You may well need a slider for the short bed but probably okay on the long.

I'd just be concerned with if it has enough power for mountains and such, but I've not tried the truck.

Hi: padlin00... The Nissan 4Ltr. V6 is rated at 261 hp. and 285 lb. ft. of torque. We have a Husky EZRoller hitch but never needed to slide it the extra 9" for turns.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[padlin00]

Originally Posted by Bob Miller

I saw that same quote in a press release on a truck fan site. Are there any GM sites that provide towing capacities and define what it takes to get "Up to" that capacity?


My suspicion is because GM calls the Colorado a "Mid-Size" truck.
I mostly ask because I, like many, am waiting for the 2016 Colorado diesel.....

Hi Bob, FWIW the quote was from a GM site.

2015 Colorado: Small Trucks - Mid Size Trucks | Chevrolet

[Paul O.]

2wd vs. 4wd thoughts: As far as towing capacities, the updated Colorado will be matching Tacoma very closely, that's direct competition. I ended up with 4wd, but more as a convenience for my driving around VT in winter. On dry highways you do not switch to 4wd anyway, but if you get into some mud at simple campsites, the 4wd could come handy, and it did for me a couple times. If I had to make choices, I would take the bigger engine option and the towing package (transmission cooler is good) before the 4wd option.

[Bob Miller]

Originally Posted by padlin00

Hi Bob, FWIW the quote was from a GM site.

2015 Colorado: Small Trucks - Mid Size Trucks | Chevrolet

Thank You, that little note wasn't on the 1st GM site I was on. Here's the entire bubble they included:

"Requires available V6 engine and available Trailering Package.  Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount the amount you can tow."

I don't know what &nbsp means?

[MCDenny]

&nbsp is the computer code to display a special character like a smiley face. These often don't translate correctly when cut and pasted.


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[Alf S.]

Originally Posted by drstock

Alf, so your Frontier is a crew cab with a short box?

Hi: drstock... The great thing about working with Escape Trailer is the fact that key questions are asked about your tow vehicle. Reace needs to know how high the box sides are, and how high from the ground up to the hitch plate to set the springs and pin height. Our 5.0TA is on the lowest setting.
One thing I did do was to add custom trailer tow mirrors. Heated/powered and extendable.
We discounted the GM trucks in 2010 due to lack of wheel base on the crew cab Canyon/Colorado. Seems back then they used the same chassis for all the med. sized trucks so the cab would be too close to the trailer!!! Ideally the hitch needs to be directly over or slightly in front of the rear axle.
I found a pic. of a friend & his rig from the 1000 islands area.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Terry G]

The 2015 Colorado is a brand new, completely redesigned truck and that in itself would make me be a little hesitant to buy one. It seems like all the manufacturers rush their new vehicles out to the dealers these days as quickly as possible and then fix the problems later with recalls. If it was me, I'd wait a year or two before buying one.

[Raz]

One would think a dealership would check and deal with recalls before a vehicle is sold but it has been my experience they don't. Raz




2015 Chevrolet Colorado Recalls

What To Do If Your Colorado Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 2015 Colorado take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.
Recent 2015 Colorado Recalls
AIR BAGS
Recall for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Recall Announced
OCTOBER 09 2014
NHTSA Reference
#14V645000
Number Affected
2,283
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.

For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #14V645000 »

[gwolfe]

There was a test that Fast Lane Truck did towing with the Canyon, brother to the Colorado, 6000lbs up I-70 to the Eisenhower Tunnel. It did pretty well for a V-6 and 6000lbs. Colorados need the trailer tow package to tow the max of 7000lbs otherwise it is 3500lbs, their payload rating is just over 1400lbs, not bad and better than my Silverado 1500.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd_5IBY2gQc

Link to the tow test.

I really like these trucks, can't wait to see what the diesel is all about.

[cpaharley2008]

What are the pro/cons of the fifth wheel vs the gooseneck which will be in the new diesel Nissan. It just has a ball in the truck bed, a lot less complicated than the 5th wheel hitch?

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by MCDenny

&nbsp is the computer code to display a special character like a smiley face. These often don't translate correctly when cut and pasted.


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&nbsp is actually part of the code for a non-breaking space. So, you wouldn't "see" anything, because it's a space.