--- title: "Talkin’ Trucks: 2023 Chevy Colorado, Ford quality issues" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2023/02/talkin-trucks-2023-chevy-colorado-ford-quality-issues/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jill Ciminillo" published: "2023-02-21T20:33:14+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T16:04:48+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Talkin-Trucks-411-banner.png" --- # Talkin’ Trucks: 2023 Chevy Colorado, Ford quality issues By Jill Ciminillo Published: 2023-02-21T20:33:14+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T16:04:48+00:00 ![Featured image]() During [this week’s episode]() Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo spend quite a bit of time discussing the 2023 Chevy Colorado and Esterdahl’s [recent first drive]() of this new midsize truck. Specifically they dug into some of the quirks of the new truck, including the fact Chevrolet has [done away with the headlight dial](). Instead, the 2023 Chevy Chevy Colorado light controls are now located inside the infotainment screen. Most people agree with Esterdahl about the need for the dial. Ciminillo (surprise!) took a dissenting stance. Next, Esterdahl and Ciminillo took a look at a recent [Automotive News article]() about Ford’s quality issues, and CEO Jim’s Frustration that he can’t get rid of them. Ciminillo and Esterdahl agree Ford has the coolest lineup right now, but it’s marred by production halts, recalls and quality issues. The end of the episode is spend discussing Ciminillo’s [weekend trip to Sweden]() to attend the Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy where she had fun making donuts on the ice and learning how to handle a skid. Esterdahl and Ciminillo do weekly livestreams on YouTube, which are projected out to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. In 2023, they are switching to a Monday/Tuesday schedule at 8 p.m. EST, so be sure to subscribe to [the YouTube channel]() and follow them on social media for the upcoming live episode timing and topics. You can also catch the episode as a podcast on all your favorite podcasting software — just search for Pickup Truck + SUV Talk. 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