Chevrolet Colorado owners have reported 2 problems related to manual transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Colorado based on all problems reported for the Colorado.
2005 Chevrolet Colorado i4 engine 5 speed manual transmission. Cannot engage reverse 70% of the time. I understand others have experienced the problem but Chevrolet has a TSB (#611) saying condition is normal. I believe this is a safety issue if reverse cannot be engaged. Problem has not been resolved.
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There are 2 major safety problems associated with my manual transmission. 1. When cold, it is pretty much impossible to downshift into 1st or 2nd gear unless I come to almost a complete stop. What this means is I cannot get into these gears to speed up quickly if I need to avoid an accident. Chevrolet said this is normal! 2. It is difficult to shift into reverse some times. Chevrolet even has a bulletin, but they said this is normal as well! what if I need to go in reverse real quick to avoid an accident or a train?.