I have been researching the Colorado ZR2 for about a year now and until recently I was planning on getting the 2.8 Duramax. However, I'm starting to get cold feet. It seems like there are a lot of emissions issues with these engines.
My truck will be used for exploring, crawling around on logging roads, and pulling a small popup camper. Since it won't see a ton of highway/commute miles, I'm worried the diesel might not be a good option. From what I have read....many of the people having problems are doing slow trips or idling a lot. It sounds like the regen is an issue if you are not heating it up on the highway frequently.
Am I being crazy? Or is there warrant to my concern? I would love to have the extra torque the 2.8 delivers and I'm not worried about it being slow...crawling is how I roll anyway. I'm just worried about getting stranded in the woods because the emissions system is throwing a fit.
My truck will be used for exploring, crawling around on logging roads, and pulling a small popup camper. Since it won't see a ton of highway/commute miles, I'm worried the diesel might not be a good option. From what I have read....many of the people having problems are doing slow trips or idling a lot. It sounds like the regen is an issue if you are not heating it up on the highway frequently.
Am I being crazy? Or is there warrant to my concern? I would love to have the extra torque the 2.8 delivers and I'm not worried about it being slow...crawling is how I roll anyway. I'm just worried about getting stranded in the woods because the emissions system is throwing a fit.