The 2023 Chevy Colorado introduces a fresh third generation for the pickup truck, ushering in a long list of updates and changes, including new styling, an overhauled cabin, an updated model line, and a new powertrain as well. Additionally, the 2023 Chevy Colorado also equips a tailgate with several new features built right in.
As demonstrated in the following GM Authority exclusive video, as hosted by GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft, the 2023 Chevy Colorado tailgate incorporates three new features that are sure to provide users with enhanced usability and added practicality.
The first of these is a measurement tool that’s molded directly into the surface of the tailgate. The measurement tool is essentially a ruler, providing added functionality, whether it’s at the job site or out on the trail. Measurements range between 1 and 48 inches.
Additionally, the 2023 Chevy Colorado tailgate can be positioned midway between fully opened and fully closed. This enables users to store longer items in the bed that may not fit with the tailgate fully closed, but without leaving the tailgate fully open as well. The tailgate can support up to 500 pounds (226 kg).
Finally, the 2023 Chevy Colorado offers a first-in-segment tailgate storage system dubbed Stow-Flex. This compartment is secure and watertight, measuring in at 45 inches (1,143 mm) in width and 4 inches (101 mm) in depth. The storage compartment even comes with a drain, making it a nice place to store some chilled beverages in ice, if so inclined, or to simply store gear and rinse out as needed. As a bonus, the tailgate also incorporates a pair of cupholders, backing the beverage container concept. To note, the Stow-Flex tailgate is an optional extra across the 2023 Chevy Colorado lineup, with the exception of the 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2, which includes the feature as standard.
As an aside, the 2023 Chevy Colorado once again offers the EZ Lift and Lower tailgate feature, which is available across the trim level lineup and included as standard with the Chevy Colorado ZR2. The Colorado tailgate is also once again available with remote locking via the key fob, which is an optional upgrade for WT trim levels, and included as standard for the rest of the lineup.
Check out the full GM Authority video right here, and don’t miss the mountain trim and pine cone easter eggs around the top lip of the tailgate, as highlighted around the 10-second mark:
As a reminder, the 2023 Chevy Colorado draws motivation from the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, which is available in three states of tune depending on the trim level selected, with the top 2.7L Turbo High-Output tune rated at 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The updated GM 31XX-2 platform provides the bones, while production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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Comments
Well I like the half-way tailgate setting, it seems simpler to use than other super-short bed trucklets with the same general feature (Santa Cruz and Maverick). I suppose a tow strap and maybe microfiber drying towels would fit in the little trunk. Shame the whole truck is too tall to fit in my garage though, at least by Chevy’s measurement on their site, ’cause that’s a dealbreaker.
I own a 2022 Chevy Colorado. I park it in my driveway. I have no issues with doing so. Most people who own trucks, can’t fit them inside their garages. Having a vehicle parked in a driveway, lowers the odds that your home will be burglarized.
Parking a vehicle outside of your garage, in your driveway or on the street, does nothing but increase the odds your vehicle will be burglarized, unless it’s a police vehicle.
And raises the chance your truck will be broken in to, vandalized or make it easier for them to get in the garage. On top of that the wear and tear sitting outside lowers the value if not kept up and costs more when hit by mother nature (ie. Hail or debris). Never understood why people leave their second most expensive investment sitting outside.
ocnblu, unless you have a smaller than standard size garage (7ft), it will fit just fine. That measurement is to the antenna, so it would hit but they sell smaller antennas.
The trucks should not even have antennas anymore. It is 2023, they had in glass antenna’s in the 1970 Impala’s. Wake up GM, look at your history.
I had that windshield antenna in my ’76 Chevy C-10. It worked well!
The heights of the new trucks measure the antenna, so they may not actually that tall. Its a concern of mine too.
These trucks won’t be much taller. (comparing LT to LT, or Z71 to Z71. Of course a Trail Boss or ZR2 will be higher) If you have a decent amount of headroom to fit the current 2nd gen truck, there’s a good chance you’ll fit the 3rd gen truck as well.
The truck has roughly the same ride-hight as the old one. Not sure if the measurement is to the antenna, but the roof is right about 6ft.
i still implore GM to bring back the smaller 2 door (ext cab) trucks with a full bed and a lower “rake” so the bed isn’t as high as my new GMC canyon. I had no trouble parking my 1992 S-10 extend cab in the garage. These COLORADO and CANYON 4 door trucks with a “tiny” bed just aren’t the answer to what a lot of us need.
heck does anyone remember back when just about EVERY manufacture made a nifty, very useable small truck ???
2 door or extended cabs with bigger beds is my vote. But today’s trucks have turned into station wagons. More concerned about hauling people than cargo.
For sure extended cab or single cab with longer box.
Am I understanding this correctly it’s better to have your vehicle outside so your house isn’t vandalized or broken into you need to tell me GM thought about that that’s why they made them so tall I mean come on I am a perfectionist with my vehicles and I like them in the garage. I should have that choice this is the problem with GM right now they’re not giving the consumer options recently I purchased a 911 and you can à la cart anything you want to put on that car yes you must pay for it but at least give us the option. Very disappointed.
Rob…see my comment above.
These trucks won’t be much taller. (comparing LT to LT, or Z71 to Z71. Of course a Trail Boss or ZR2 will be higher) If you have a decent amount of headroom to fit the current 2nd gen truck, there’s a good chance you’ll fit the 3rd gen truck as well.
The measurements many people are unnecessarily freaking out over on the GM websites includes the antenna. Does anyone really believe these trucks will be taller than the full size models.
Shame on GM for releasing confusing height specs.
These trucks do sit a bit higher. At least higher than my Canyon Denali. Maybe not higher than the Zr2.
As for the tailgate I have no real use for the small areas in the gate. Nice to have but no big deal. Now if you could give me the fly up slide protector of the full size truck.
I’m in the marine service industry. All the ropes and random tools that are typically flying free in the bed of my present 2017 Colorado will be neatly stored in the stowFlex. Can’t wait to get mine… allegedly in 2 weeks.
KMPrenger thank you for the information I know I’ve been somewhat freaking out. I currently have a 2010 canyon, which obviously is Thank you for the information I know I’ve been somewhat freaking out. I currently have a 2010 canyon, which obviously is much smaller, much shorter. and according to GM the height of that thing is almost 80 inches high standard garage is about 82 inches and I can’t get a definitive answer from the dealer nor from GM directly they add the antenna after the actual height that is posted on the GMC website, they say it does not include the antenna and then I will talk to someone else and they say it will. Either way it had prevented me from getting the 22s thinking that it’s going to raise it that much higher I just wish I could see one of these things in a show room I bought my 2010 Canyon new and truly the last couple years. I’ve been waiting for them to finally come out with the sunroom. It’s finally here and the rollout has been a disaster. Anyhow, thanks I appreciate it.
No bed lights?
If they could build a High Country hybrid model I would hand over my money right now.
But, it looks like I’ll just wait for the Tacoma hybrid to be released for 2024. Would prefer to buy the Chevy, but they just do not flesh out their model ranges far enough.
Does the WT line come with a tailgate that locks when locking the truck?
Considering Auto manufactures keep trying to get better fuel economy why not offer the Colorado/Canyon in an extended or plus cab. This would reduce the length by a good foot or so and make it a little lighter. Ford got this right with the Maverick knowing their are some of us looking for a smaller sized truck. Also dump the antenna on the roof or if that’s not possible make it a low profile shark fin. Its so stupid to have to increase overall height by over 7″ for a antenna.
Also, what about front drivers assistance, you have it available in the rear but not the front? Finally how about a V6 non-turbo engine option. I am not convinced I will get the longevity out of the 2.7 I got out of my old Canyon with the 3.6 v6 (over 100k miles) which actually got better fuel economy and what I would have bought if it have been available.