The 2022 Chevy Colorado arrives as the eighth model year for the second-generation vehicle, following a light update for the 2021 model year. Notably, the 2022 Chevy Colorado no longer offers two optional exterior colors.
The two exterior colors no longer available for the 2022 Chevy Colorado include Crush (paint code G16) and Cherry Red Tintcoat (paint code GSK). Pricing for the paint codes is an extra $395 for Crush and an extra $495 for Cherry Red Tintcoat. Both paint options were previously offered across the lineup, including all trim levels and body styles. Now, however, both colors have been built out for the model year.
Engine options for the 2022 Chevy Colorado include the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine, rated at 200 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 191 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGZ gasoline engine, rated at 308 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 275 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, and the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm.
The two four-cylinders connect to a six-speed automatic, while the V6 connects to an eight-speed automatic. Under the skin, the 2022 Chevy Colorado rides on the GMT 31XX platform. Production takes place at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri.
The 2022 model year introduces just a few small changes and updates, including the deletion of three LPO-level packages, namely the Premium Protection Package, the Premium Interior Package, and the Interior Illumination Package.
Notably, the 2022 Chevy Colorado also introduces a new Trail Boss Package (RPO code PEC), which includes a number of off-road-friendly equipment, such as 17-inch High gloss Black wheels (RPO code SE0), red recovery hooks (RPO code W0H), Black tailgate lettering (RPO code SB9), and a front 1-inch leveling kit (RPO code SQS). As GM Authority covered previously, the 2022 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss package is unavailable to order for the rest of the model year.
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What are we down to with the number of color choices for the Colorado, 4 or 5? SMDH
The orange color was not an attractive color. It was more like what a highway department would paint their dump trucks or snow plows. In the past 5 years or so, the red tintcoat has been chosen on lots of Chevrolet vehicles – – only because it is red instead of black or all the grays. I had a difficult time deciding to get the red on my car since I didn’t really like the shade they used plus I had to pay extra to get it.
At least they offer the Trail Boss…Oh wait, i cant order it?
Not really much of a surprise. Since this is the last year of this model they probably used all the allocated parts for that package and once they were gone, they’re gone.
I wish we knew more about the 2023 Colorado so I could’ve decided whether I want a Duramax Bison or to hold out for the redesign.
I went with the Duramax Bison.
I have a 2021 3.6 ZR2 with just Bose/Nav right now. Driving 45 miles 6 days a week isn’t great with current gas prices. Now I feel like my only choice is to wait for the 2023 because I don’t buy used.
I’m holding out for the new ones. I bet they will be the best in class with power and options. Now the question is can they build them with the computer chip shortage still? If they are using the new chips they might be in a good position to give Toyota some competition in sales.
I don’t understand why they’re not outselling that turd now.
People buy what they like not always the best.
This is what happens if you fail to look outside your small window.
Because Joe Toyota people think the turd Tacoma is a great truck… It’s to small, underpowered, and the interior is not up to date. Maybe the generation Colorado/Canyon will outsell it.
Lol yea sure wishful thinking must be nice.
C8. R what is there to like about the Tacoma expect for the engine running forever… The truck will rust apart, it’s underpowered just read reviews about it, the interior is from the 90’s with a screen glued in the middle like an afterthought, it looks like a mish mash of straight lines and curves, oh and don’t forget those manly off road tires. The perception in this day and age that a truck must have giant off road tires is wrong the Colorado and Canyon look fine with normal truck tires.
I was just reading that the Cherry Red Tintcoat paint has been discontinued. Is it because the color choice was in low demand or some other reason? I have a 2022 Colorado Z71 Crewcab with the Cherry Red Tintcoat paint and I thought it looked very sharp. If the 2023 redesign is really impressive I may opt to go back to a diesel like I had with my 2016 model. I really have to admit that I liked the diesel better than the 2019 and my new 2022 V6 models but both are nice trucks when optioned properly. I just wish Chevy would intergrate interior electrical hookups for things like Amateur Radio or anything needed by the average person seeking direct connect to the battery without having to try to find a way through the firewall for installation which I would never do myself. Any suggestions out there other than visiting a dealer who installs police,fire and ambulance addons?
When does 2023 ordering begin? Can I assume I can get one by May 1st ,2022? My lease runs out then… really like my 2019 V6.. not sure the new 2.7 turbo is gonna be as good driving wise, mpg dhould be better.. not sure about that Winey TURBO sound,??
I cant wait to she what shade of black replaces these 2 colors!
You can have any color you want… as long as it’s Black!
Love my 2019 WT in “Pull Me Over Red”. . .
But I am sure all the boring “earth tones” are available! This sea of silver and mud colors gets old.
Here’s a question that’s been baffling me for awhile. You can order a ZR2 in Blue, but if you get the Bison package you cannot get the truck in blue. WTF
Will Woodland Green be a color for the second half run of the 2022 Colorado’s? I saw that as a 2022 color options on a few websites. I have a 2018 in Deepwood Green and hope they bring back a green color!
Just ordered my 3rd Colorado, had a white one, now a Pacific blue, wanted a cherry tint for my third. I had to settle for Summit white, not happy. GM your choice of colors sucks, I’m disappointed. Maybe Ram next time. !
I agree with Don concerning the Colorado and the limited colors. I was fortunate to get the Cherry red tint color on my 2022 which is now eliminated. The color is beautiful, and I don’t understand what happened to delete it. Reading into the new 2023 I see the Colorado has lost the 6cyl. gas and the 2.8 diesel. The only engine will be the 2.7 4cyl. gas engine that is housed in the 1500 series Silverado. This may be my last Chevy after 3 Colorado’s and 2 Silverado’s. You just can’t build the truck you want anymore. The colors, engines and electrical options are limited and will force buyers to switch brands.
John switch to which Brand the Ranger, Tacoma, And Frontier only offer one engine option… I think the car makers are doing this to force people to buy the bigger more expensive trucks which is wrong… But that’s the American way!
I think this is a silly take. its the more capable engines each of these companies are going with. They are droping the weaker ones. The only people who would by the weaker engines were almost always fleet vehicles. Independent buyers will almost always buy more then they need. 4 door, 4×4, V, tow package. Even if they don’t tow, they get because “what if”. What Chevy is doing is cutting cost. Cutting out the less popular options to save money. This makes me think that Chevy is currently in a bad place, and cant afford options.
IT is a sad day that Chevrolet cut cost and gave consumers less exterior colors for the Colorado ! I Love my 2021 Orange Crush thinking one day your color choices will be Black or White now that is cost saving !!!!