Just take care of it, and it will take care of you. There are no magic numbers of when they fail. It is directly related to user care.

 

At 100k you should at least have done: spark plugs, trans fluid, diff fluid, clean the throttle body, fuel injection service, and general safety inspection by a good auto tech.

By 150k you will likely have a clutch job, and probably all of he above services again with a good inspection.

 

Yea, i was planning on plugs this spring, im guessing there under the black plastic intake lookin tbing on the top of the motor?

 

I would say to just press on with doing what you are now. Barring some unforeseen problem, you could expect to see above 250, 000. The term "serious problem" means different things to different people. I consider it to mean internal engine failure. Use it like a truck, because as you said, that is what it is.

 

250k on my last one with only plugs, oil changes, and air filters. It was running like new when I traded it in on my new one.

 

148k miles needed new exhaust manifold. $1400. ouch.

 

My 2012 has 7,200 on it and is still going strong. ;-)

 

No way! That's amazing.

 

Hi, I am new on this chat, I bought a 2011 Chevy Colorado Salvage for $1200. I spent $600 with a tuneup and some sensor that I changed, I already have it for 6 month, putted 7,000 since then haven't have any issue . Right now I got 139,500 miles
on it and is running strong.

 

welcome to the forum, go to the intro section and introduce yourself and post some pictures of your truck

you did post on a 7 year old thread

 

Hi 2008 Colorado LT with 271459 still running. Wondering if anyone having the same luck. Had a catalytic converter issue that cost me 2 cats. Found out it was the EVAP system contaminating the catalytic converter. No EVAP related code. Had to take it in for a smoke test. Gas tank seal rotted. The mechanic said should be good for 5 years more. Change oil and buy gas till then. I can only hope. Burns about 1 and 1/2 quarts between oil changes. Daily driver 60 miles a day for work.