2023 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Units Now Shipping To Dealerships
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UPDATE: following the publication of this article, GM Authority learned that only 2023 Colorado units equipped with the base 2.7L Turbo L2R engine, specifically the WT and LT trim levels, were being shipped at this time.
The 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon introduce all-new third generations for both pickup truck nameplates, ushering in new exterior styling, overhauled cabins, and a new powertrain to boot. GM unveiled the 2023 Chevy Colorado last July, while the 2023 GMC Canyon made its debut last August. Now, however, GM Authority has learned that new units of the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon have only begun shipping to dealers as of today.
2023 Chevy Colorado
2023 GMC Canyon
According to GM Authority sources, no units of the 2023 Chevy Colorado or 2023 GMC Canyon were shipped until today, as GM was waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize the trucks’ fuel economy ratings. Although testing was complete and all the relevant data was sent to the EPA, GM was unable to deliver vehicles to customers until the fuel economy ratings were signed off by the regulatory body. As a result, all new units of the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon since the start of regular production (SORP) on January 25th, 2023 have been stockpiled – until now.
GM Authority has been in contact with a GM spokesperson who confirmed that the new third-generation trucks began shipping to dealers as of today, February 28th, 2023.
For now, the official EPA fuel economy figures for the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon have yet to be officially released to the public. However, during a recent real-world test drive, GM Authority recorded an average of 26.5 mpg while driving a short 6.6-mile open road trip at a steady 65 to 70 mph. Additionally, the onboard trip recorded showed an average of 15 mpg since the vehicle originally left the factory.
2023 GMC Canyon
As a reminder, both pickups are equipped with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, which is offered in multiple states of tune for the 2023 Chevy Colorado, and a single tune for the GMC Canyon. Both trucks ride on the updated 31XX-2 platform, and both are produced at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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Holy smokes. In my opinion this seems to be a botched rule out. I mean they introduced this thing back in July and August have a production date in January and couldn’t send these things out to the dealers because of EPA issues. Yikes I guess we will find out how tall this thing really is finally Let’s just hope it’s as reliable as my 2010 GMC canyon in-line five got 150,000 miles and still going strong Anyhow if anybody gets these cars has pictures and reviews from average working people like us that would be great.
I hope the Colorado lives up to the hype and the supply is plentiful. I have sold Chevrolet’s for almost for almost 20 years and February 2023 was the first month I didn’t sell one new Silverado. $65,000 for a new Silverado with cloth seats and no safety alerts isn’t working. Two years ago, the same truck with leather and safety alerts was $55,000. Down vote all you want, if you don’t understand reality. Facts are facts!
February wasn’t a friendly month for me either. 13 years selling, ugh
What location is your dealership? I’m seeing a ton in phoenix for around 50K. I’m talking RST’s with 4X4 with 5K off MSRP. I agree with the higher cost of financing its going to be a hard sell at full MSRP. I know my local area in Albuquerque is still trying to get full MSRP. But I generally don’t buy locally because of that. As for the Colorado they will never have that much capacity at the Wentzville plant. They pretty much hit a wall at 100K units/year. So the margins should be healthier for the dealers thus why you want to see them. But I’m seeing some sweet deals in AZ for 1500 silverados. I mean take you pick 5K off MSRP. Inventories are starting to pile up and GM just said they will shut a plant down for awhile to reduce inventory to try to keep prices up. But with current interests rates that’s going to be harder then they think.
I bought a brand new LTZ Silverado in 2020 for $49k CAD. The 2023 models are selling for $85k+ truck pricing has gone wild.
A new 2023 Silverado LTZ starts around $60k, but yes new truck prices are crazy high.
Starts at $78k + tax in canada.
A Yellow Colorado has my name on it
Ordered my nitro yellow metallic Colorado Trial boss months ago. I’m little scared the color will be awful. Oh well, my salesman told me on 2/27/23 that it was on the “in transit list”. Not even sure what that means. I understand that the dealer will be tuning the engine to get the extra tourque/horse power. My salesman did not understand this.
Salesmen are usually quite uninformed as to the particulars on vehicles as I have found. They just sell the stuff. You have to ask the service techs what the tuning is all about. Mever rely on the salesman.
I am looking to buy a 2023 Canyon Denali. The dealers in my area need a factory allocation to order one. I think they are manipulating the supply in order to increase prices along with deleting many options.
Dealers aren’t manipulating it, I can assure you. They want the sale as bad you want to purchase the truck. They’re just trying to work within the rules of the system.
The 2023 year is over one quarter gone and no 2023 Colorado models at dealerships?? Very poorly done by GM!!! Some heads should roll over this fiasco!!! I’m seriously thing about another brand and model. So much for your ’23 sales forecast!!!! LOOSERS!!!
TOTALLY AGREE!
Supply is already limited being they only have the single plant at Wentzville. Unlike full size capacities that can pump out 500K plus trucks a year the GM twins is limited to about a fifth of that or around 100K units/year. Figure GMC will probably be only around 30K/year based on past shipments. They generally ship allot more Chevies then GMC’s. IMO, dealers will be slapping big addendums on allot of them. Saw it happen for a year with the new frontiers. Finally those have come back to MSRP or less. But it took over a year of people paying over. Once they hit the lots you will see them available to buy. But with a 5K addendum market adjustment added to it. I guess we will see if buyers will pay over with the higher cost of money. Initially the rich new adopters won’t care as they have allot of equity and will pay cash.
I can’t even order a Colorado ZR2 yet and we’re already pushing end of March. I love Chevrolet and may need to go Tacoma if GM can’t get it together soon!
It’s been one long journey to produce a 2023 Canyon/Colorado! ONe delay after another – I guess the next delay will be in getting the vehicles actually shipped. The 2023 version won’t be on the lots six months before the 2024 version is released.
GM has let the consumers down again – my only hope is the truck proves itself to actually be worth waiting for. My 2015 wsa the first of a newe body stlye, so I ordered the 2023 thinking I woud have the first of a new body style again. I really want the updated technology package – not too sure of the 4 cylinder engine.
Fingers crossed on that 8 spd tranny & the turbo lag!
GM had an event up in San Diego with many testers. You can check it out on YT. The 8 speed is definitely mapped for maximum MPG’s. Likes to shift early. Its slower then the 3.6VVT even though the specs show way more torque. Most were hitting 60 in over 7 seconds. The V6 did it in 6. I know the engineers claim the bigger size turbo reduces lag but I noticed more lag on those YT videos then GM probably wants to admit to. I think its going to be pretty good overall. I think the AFM and typical GM mapping will reduce performance. I think Trifecta will likely come in later with an aftermarket tune to disable the AFM and install better mapping. As it is, there is no sport mode on this new 8 speed. Something that many testers were complaining about.
Does anyone know the lead time for shipments sent out, to arriving at the dealer? I have a 2023 Canyon/Denali with a VIN and GMC told me it was awaiting QC, so I am assuming my truck is in process of arriving to my dealer on Long Island. Are we talking weeks or a month for them to receive it?
Unfortunately, GM treats dealers like mushrooms. It’s anyone‘s guess.
I’m wondering the same thing. My truck is built and ready for delivery to Long Island.
Same waiting on delivery, sitting at plant lot for over 1.5 months. Have a VIN and dealer wont even give me a price. Dealer says they have no idea. GMC says ask the dealer Classic don’t care service.
Same for mine – Turbo plus still on hold for quality. I live in Michigan and have been waiting 1 1/2 months!
Buy Nissan or Toyota!! Screw GM and Chevrolet!
You’re out of luck if you want the Trail Boss with heated seats. Does GM think every Colorado buyer lives near a beach or desert?
The trail boss was intentionally knackered so it won’t cannibalize sales for ZR 2 or the AT4. If ya want the wide body and lift and a few options like LED lights, heated seats you pretty much have to buy an AT4. As it stands the trail boss is basically a stripped work truck with the offroad underpinnings. As far as bundles go its all or nothing if you want the wide body and lift. Ain’t no in between.
Exactly! I guess of GM thinks they can get away with selling a Silverado LT with cloth seats for $60K+, people will shell out $50k for a mid-size truck.
Barring the ZR2 suspension upgrades and lockers, a 2023 ZR2 is a stripped down WT unless you fork over and additional $5K to get the amenities back.
A 2022 ZR2 vs a comparably equipped 2023 ZR2, the 2023 ZR2 is $7K more expensive, which is ridiculous.
About all you get for the additional $7 is LED head lights, tail lights, and ventilated front seats. That isn’t worth $7K.
Typo… $7 should be $7K
Also for $7K more you are still stuck with a manual positioning passenger seat. If you are wanting a new Colorado, you need to hurry up and find a 2022 before they are all gone.
Actually a good bit more than that, especially the revamped & much larger touch screens/ switches/ect! But yes, still very expensive!
MPG now listed on government website. Not stellar in my mind, of course I’m driving the Colorado diesel and average 29 mpg. Maybe this is comparable to the previous gasoline version?
https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=noform&path=1&year1=2023&year2=2024&make=Chevrolet&baseModel=Colorado&srchtyp=ymm&pageno=1&rowLimit=50
I can’t figure out what engine was used for the EPA #’s. Any insight would be great.
20/25 for 2WD base models with the 237 HP engine so far and only 19/23 for 4X4. So that’s 1 less highway than the old V6 but 2 better city for 4X4. Expect lower figures for the higher output engines and higher heavier trim levels
I think they delayed the EPA numbers on purpose. They didn’t want all the reviewers commenting on it.
I got notified my 2023 Canyon Denali is built, but is “bayed” waiting on dispatch. Waiting on invoice. So sales guy is good at keeping me updated but the factory is being a bit cryptic. It gets here when it gets here. Not looking forward to the big payment, but this is probably my last new vehicle. Got 228,000 miles on my current truck, 2009 Canyon SLT 2WD with Z71 suspension, it has been a good truck. Good enough for me to give GMC another shot.
I want a 2023 Canyon Denali, but no dealers in my area have gotten a factory authorization to put in an order. With the long wait time there is too much uncertainty as to what the final price will be and what my trade in will be worth at the time of delivery. I will wait till more Canyon Denalis get on the lots and then make a move. My current 2021 Canyon Denali is in mint condition with low miles, so I can wait. I hope the manufacturers aren’t limiting production in order to increase prices, market manipulation.
What was your build date? Mine was February 16 but I only have order number, no VIN yet.
Build date was 2/1 and I had a VIN by 2/10. Frustrating knowing it’s just sitting there waitin to be put on a truck!
SAME!
My built date was February 20th on a Colorado Z71 and I have Vin
Built a Chevy Colorado Z71 couple weeks ago. It was loaded at about $48k. Now I perform same build and no price given. It says see dealer for price info. Yikes raising prices already. Not paying more than $48k for mid size pickup. Prices are outta control.
I have a Denali ordered that was built over a month ago and not shipped yet and the dealer can’t even get me an ETA. Very frustrating. I too think they botched the rollout on these. They put so much onto the redesign but so far not so much of an ad anywhere for them. I can live with the EPA delay but a little communication would go a long way. The dealer has been great, but I feel bad for them because they can’t seem to get any information either! Still excited to get the truck though!
I decide to wait until the model I desired is on the lots sonI have more leverage in negotiating price.
From all my inquires I’m still getting texts from dealers. One I heard from today told me they are 6-8 months out on orders. Then about 10 minutes later I got an email from GMC saying “the wait is over the new Canyon is arriving at dealerships now!” When you click on “view inventory” you can only see 2022 Canyons.
I’m losing patience as well. I’ve called a couple dealerships and their representatives who answered the phones were either clueless and advised me to check their inventory online or told me they would get with their inventory manager and follow up, but I’ve never heard back. I’m just trying to see if they plan to have any on the lot or if they are taking orders, but can’t even get an answer. It’s almost like they don’t want to make an easy sale. Now I see comments on here that people have had orders in for months? I was hoping to have one by April, but I’m losing faith. Probably going to stop by the closest dealer this weekend and see if talking to a sales rep in person can help? Any recommendations are appreciated!
I’m still getting texts from dealers because of my initial inquiries. One today said their orders are taking 6-8 months to arrive. Then a few minutes later I got an email from GMC saying “the wait is over, the new Canyon is arriving at dealerships now!” When you click on View Inventory you can only see 2022 Canyons. I’m not waiting 8 months.
Can someone please tell me how to get a straight answer when my 2023 Canyon Denali will leave Wentzville. So frustrating!!!
Check out today’s GM Authority Daily…
Where do i find that?
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/03/heres-when-2023-gmc-canyon-units-will-start-shipping/#comment-1520993
Question is… Is there rail cars a availability heading to Philly area. Any way to track transportation with my VIN ?