The all-new third-generation 2023 Chevy Colorado is headed down the pipe, and now, GM Authority has exclusively learned when 2023 Chevy Colorado production is scheduled to start.
According to GM Authority sources, production of the 2023 Chevy Colorado is set to begin on January 25th, 2023. Assembly will once again take place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri, the same facility that currently produces the 2022 Chevy Colorado, in addition to the GMC Canyon, the Chevy Express and the GMC Savana.
Back in May of this year, GM Authority exclusively reported that production of the 2022 Chevy Colorado would be extended by two months. Previously, 2022 Chevy Colorado production was set to end on October 14th, 2022, but according to sources familiar with the matter, the production end date was later pushed back to December 23rd. The final order window for the 2022 model-year pickup will be the week of October 20th, whereas previously the final order window was in July.
Going forward, the 2023 Chevy Colorado will introduce a brand-new third generation for the pickup nameplate, and will include a long list of changes over the preceding second generation. These changes include revisions to the exterior styling, with new lighting, a new front fascia, new wheel designs, and a new rear fascia as well.
The interior will also be completely overhauled, and will draw from the interior of the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 in terms of look and layout. The seats, switchgear, shifter, starter, center stack, and infotainment system will all be updated with the introduction of the 2023 Chevy Colorado.
Finally, the 2023 Chevy Colorado will also offer a new powertrain, with the three different engines offered for the 2022 model year consolidated down to a single powerplant, namely the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine. The L3B will be equipped as standard, while the 2.5L I4 LCV, 3.6L V6 LGZ, and 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax will no longer be a part of the lineup. Under the skin will be an upgraded version of the GM GMT 31XX platform, which is known internally as 31XX-2.
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Will the new Colorado have the current 2.7L or the new version of the 2.7L.
The Colorado isn’t even competing with the maverick. It’s competing with the 2023 ranger. The maverick is a mini van with a truck bed. Not a genuine mid sized truck. It doesn’t even have a 4×4 option.
According to the interviews with the lead engineer, the mid and high power units are mechanically identical to the Silverado units, IOW, the updated version. The base motor is detuned and lacks piston squirters (and possibly other things)
Aka close to a year before we see these at dealerships. And we’ve been hearing about the new gen for two years now. Ford will have sold 2 million Mavericks by then. It’s outselling the Ranger. The new Colorado/Canyons should have been in production by now, with a new compact Maverick competitor far along in the development stage. GM has completely lost its way.
all nice to wish, however, the reality is, the current trucks are still very competitive. Get your diesel now before its gone.
The Colorado isn’t even competing with the maverick. It’s competing with the 2023 ranger. The maverick is a mini van with a truck bed. Not a genuine mid sized truck. It doesn’t even have a 4×4 option.
The Colorado isn’t even competing with the maverick. It’s competing with the 2023 ranger. The maverick is a mini van with a truck bed. Not a genuine mid sized truck. It doesn’t even have a 4×4 option.
dropping the diesel is a mistake
Lol no… diesel makes no sense. It’s more expensive and makes less power and torque than the 2.7
There are absolutely no advantages for a small Diesel engine in this truck.
Of course diesel makes sense, especially if they would show it some love and continue developing it further. The 2.7 in the silverado is down about 5 to 7 mpg on the highway compared to the 3.0 diesel. That’s important to some of us, and the power and torque curve of the current 2.8 diesel is already more than enough to tow as much as the frame/suspension can handle.
Why develop the 2.8 futher, when they could have just put the 3.0 duramax in the Colorado. If it can’t fit a 2.0 based off the 3.0 would be better than the 2.8.
It better have redesigned transmissions…. About time to stop screwing the customers…..
The 8 speed is being replaced with the 10 speed. Anyones guess if it will be better.
A Turbo engine only? There went long engine life and there went the xxx still on the road today commercials.
Why? It only boosts at low to mid rpms. Just don’t put a tuner on, that’s all.
Is there going to be a bed bigger than 60 inches??
5 to 7 mpg would probably mean it isn’t really worth it. The extra cost of the engine to begin with, plus the extra cost for the fuel and the DEF wouldn’t ever pay for itself.
But what it really comes down to is sales. If nobody thinks it’s worth it and doesn’t buy it, then they stop selling it.
Will the 4 cylinder motor in the 2023 Canyon and Colorado require premium fuel ?
GM is saying that they created this motor around not needing premium. Also they are saying that if you get the mid version of this motor that there will be a dealer offered chip upgrade that will turn it into the top level motor in the ZR2. It is all in the tuning that they are getting the better performance. The WT level motor will not be able to do this because the internals are different than the mid and high level options.
Have the dates GM will reveal the Colorado and Canyon be announced? Should be soon if production starts in January.
July 28th
Really need that longer bed. GM must have had issues with this truck to have delayed it this long. Was hoping to have one in my driveway by Christmas, but getting leery of this now. GM has lost a lot of Colorado/Canyon customers around my area due to delays and reducing options, but I guess if the per unit profit is really good, they don’t care about customer loss. I know the dealers in my area are very frustrated.
I agree. I wanted a 2023 Colorado by Christmas 2022 and my local Chevy dealer said they are building the 2022 Colorados through mid-December. By the time the 2023’s arrive the 2024 will be out. Chevy really screwed up and lost my business! The new 2023 Ford Ranger it is!
I agree. I wanted a 2023 Colorado by Christmas 2022 and my local Chevy dealer said they are building the 2022 Colorados through mid-December. By the time the 2023’s arrive the 2024 will be out. Chevy really screwed up and lost my business! The new 2023 Ford Ranger it is!