2010 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck

The Colorado is Chevrolet's compact pickup, the one that slots below the full-size Silverado and competes with the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. It's a light truck, so the rear end can step out if you corner hard with an empty bed, but the steering is direct and the engine has enough pep for daily driving. The cabin is roomy up front with comfortable seats, though the extended cab's rear jump seats are tight and the interior is heavy on hard plastic. Owners report few mechanical issues, with many saying the truck has been dependable over the years, aside from occasional cold-start trouble in extreme weather. The Work Truck skips carpeting and chrome for vinyl floors and painted bumpers, keeping the price down for buyers who just need a bare-bones hauler.