The 2022 Chevy Colorado is the last model year for the current second-generation pickup truck, with General Motors poised to introduce a brand-new third generation for the 2023 model year. Now, GM Authority has learned that production of the 2022 Chevy Colorado will continue two months longer than was initially planned.
Back in February, GM Authority reported that production of the 2022 Chevy Colorado was scheduled to end on October 14th, 2022, with GM no longer taking orders as of July.
Now, however, according to sources familiar with the matter, production of the 2022 Chevy Colorado has been extended by two months, with the final production date set for December 23rd. The last order window for the 2022 model year will be the week of October 20th.
At present, the 2022 Chevy Colorado is available with a trio of engine options, including the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine, rated at 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGZ gasoline engine, rated at 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, and the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Under the body panels is the GMT 31XX platform, while production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
Looking ahead, the all-new 2023 Chevy Colorado will introduce a fresh exterior that includes revisions to the lighting with new LED elements, as well as the overall front and rear fascia designs, plus new wheel designs to boot. The cabin will be completely overhauled as well, following in the footsteps of the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 with regard to look and layout.
As for what’s under the hood, the next-gen 2023 Chevy Colorado will be available exclusively with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, while diesel power will not be offered. The L3B will connect to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission.
For more information, make sure to check out our previous coverage of everything we know and expect with regard to the 2023 Chevy Colorado, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevy Colorado news, Chevy news, General Motors production news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Must have a lot of parts to use up. I called this over 6 months ago that this new truck would be pushed back. Sucks I want the new Colorado! Delay, delay. Go Mary
I’d like to at least see the new trucks. I know exactly what I want, and I’d like to know if I can consider these or move on.
More GM issues, and I thought this new 2023 would be out in September.
I ordered a 2022 ZR2 w/ the baby duramax in early December 2021. I’m being told it was built in early February 2022, but has yet to leave the plant in Wentzville. So who knows what they’re doing out there. Nobody can get any straight answers.
There is a severe lack of rail cars actually. Everything from Ag, to construction equipment is being delayed severely.
I can totally understand that. Nor would I have had any problem with any additional delays in arrival. But my local dealership wouldn’t let me contract the unit, to secure the current incentives. Even though they’ve had the MSO. So now the 0.9% for 60mo’s and any other cash back/rebates have all but evaporated. Just frustrating as hell.
Well, duh, of course they wouldn’t. If something happened and GM couldn’t deliver the vehicle, you’re now just in on a loan with no vehicle? It makes no sense to for them to contract a non-existent vehicle.
I think you’re misunderstanding brother. The vehicle is built. It’s at the factory waiting to board a train. If it hadn’t been built already, your point would have been the end of the line.
But the dealership has the MSO from GM already. So contracting was not only possible, but would have been effective in locking things in. Not only for me personally, but for the dealership as well. Given that I’m the finance director of a Lincoln dealership, I’m very aware of the ins and outs of the particular situation.
What I wanted to do could have very easily been done. The dealer that I’m buying my truck from just refused. Which makes no sense to me whatsoever.
Did you ever get your truck?
I work there and trust me it’s not in our plant
So the epa forced the crappy 8 speed trans on us and now the 10 speed plus a little 4cyl gas engine. The way gm doesn’t stand behind its product I’d be cautious about getting first year engine/trany combo.
Like the fuel injectors on the 01 duramax and fuel pump on the 11-16 duramax. Other makers that used same pump recalled them. Not gm.
Except that neither the engine or the transmission are new. Just new to this segment. Tuning will be unique to the mid-size trucks, but that engine and transmission has been used in other applications for at least a few years now.
I really like my 2022 overall.
The interior does have too much hard plastic and first gear feels like it slips when it’s cold.
Don’t like the unlockable gas flap.
I ordered a new v6 on October 8, 2021. As of today (May 14, 2022), still no truck, but I’m told it is in “production phase,” whatever that means. Sigh . . .
I feel you brother. Mine has been built and ready to ship since early February. And nobody has a clue as to why it’s not being released. So we’re in the same boat; Hurry up and wait. But in the meantime, all of the good incentives have expired, and the cost of funds to finance it are going through the roof, which adds insult to injury at this point.
Did you ever get your truck?
Ironically, I just rec’d a call from the dealership that it has been released, and is in transit to the dealership. Should arrive in a couple days. I’ll believe it when it gets here. For all I know, it may be missing all sorts of parts. Time will tell.
Invoice came in and said the truck was to arrive on 5/31. Today is 6/18 and still no truck.
Mine was ordered on Dec 2nd 2021. Built and on the ground 2nd week of February. Didn’t board a train for transport till 2nd week of May. (3 months later)
Took 6 weeks to get from Missouri to Florida, once it boarded the train.
My dealer had an invoice and MSO for months prior to actually receiving the physical vehicle.
It’s my understanding that the transportation system (trains, semis, etc) are all overloaded with work, and not enough trucks/drivers to get things around. All I can say is be patient brother.
Thanks for the info. Did your truck have any issues due to the delay?
Not sure yet. Rec’d a call this a.m. saying that it arrived at the dealership, and is going through pre delivery inspection today. But I won’t be able to pick it up till the end of the week or first part of next week. So as soon as I find out, I’ll post here and let you know.
Stopped into the dealership yesterday to actually see it on the ground. According to the window sticker, the heated seats were deleted. So they graciously deducted $50 off the price. (rolls eyes) I’m being told that they won’t retrofit it in the future. So no heated seats in my rig, EVER.
Other than that, when I ordered the truck, I had a hood deflector as part of the build, that somehow never got added. Which isn’t a big deal, Amazon is good for things like that.
Taking delivery on Monday. So time will tell if any other gremlins are going to show up.
I ordered mine a 2022 zr2 in Nov. still waiting in fact was supposed to come 7/1/2022 now they are saying 7/15/2022.In regards to not ever getting heated seats is that not grounds for refusing the truck
Given that I live in Florida, the heated seats were never going to be a deal breaker. Nice to have, but nothing that was going to prevent me from taking delivery of the truck.
When I got into finance to finish up the paperwork, I was given notice that the seats would be retro fitted when all of the parts were available.
So either way, I’m just glad to be in my truck.
Are theses new trucks going to be 2024 models ?
Ordered one end of January told it was in system with no production date. I feel taken advantage of by GM my gut says I’m just out and this won’t be built
Did you ever get your truck?
Ordered a 2022 on Dec 6/2021 Still hasn’t been accepted. Was told 1st of may that the order was kicked back because of heated seats and safety package. When I ordered it I was told they would probably build without some options and put them in when available. Seems like the run around.