General Motors unveiled the third-generation 2023 Chevy Colorado last July, showing off a new exterior, an overhauled cabin, and a new powertrain as well. Production of the next-gen 2023 Chevy Colorado began in January. However, as GM Authority covered previously, production of 2023 Chevy Colorado 4WD models was under constraint for the month of May, 2023. Now, however, we’ve learned that the production constraint for Colorado 4WD models has been lifted.
Per previous GM Authority coverage, a supplier issue resulted in a 90-percent constraint for 2023 Chevy Colorado 4WD models last month, meaning that the total production volume of 2023 Chevy Colorado 4WD models was down to roughly 90 percent compared to the volume which GM originally planned to build and allocate for the month. Several GM Authority readers commented on the situation.
The constraint also affected the new 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2. Originally set to begin rolling off the line in April of 2023, production of the new Colorado ZR2 was later pushed back to mid-May. However, like the rest of the 2023 Chevy Colorado 4WD lineup, the 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 was also affected by the supplier constraint, and as a result, roughly 10 percent fewer models were produced and allocated compared to GM’s original plans.
Now, however, GM Authority sources report that 2023 Chevy Colorado 4WD production is back in full swing.
As a reminder, the 2023 Chevy Colorado offers two engine options, including the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine, rated at 237 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, as well as the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, rated at either 310 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque (2.7L Turbo Plus), or 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque (2.7L Turbo High-Output), depending on the configuration. The second-gen GM eight-speed automatic transmission provides the cog swaps, while the updated GM 31XX platform provides the bones. Production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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Comments
In one paragraph you say a 90 percent constraint results in 90 percent lower production and in the following paragraph you say a 90 percent constraint results in 10 percent lower production. Which is it?
He was referring only to the ZR2 with the 10 percent comment.
No. The constraint is now at 70% this week. That means that they have the capacity to build 70% of allocations this week as a 4WD. So it’s worse now!
My 2023 Colorado W.T. feature allowing you to angle your tailgate to assist in hauling 4×8 sheets of plywood is missing. Two $10.00 brackets on each side of the tail that are required. Must order a $ 500.00 tailgate with a door to get the brackets.
Long bed would solve that problem!!
GM makes truicks, but does not deliver them.
Too many people waiting since March for vehicles yet to be delivered.
By the time they get going they’ll be a year old and GM will still want the jacked up price!
Where’s my Colorado Z71
Pk has it.
I waited over 3 months for my Sterling Silver Z71, picked it up May 22nd, it was well worth the wait. These trucks are phenomenal!
Why all the pics. 4 or 5 would be ENOUGH
NOT 4 HUNDRED
You say that ZR2’s are being produced. Why are none in the hands of dealerships?
Should check on social media the mass lack of QC coming out of the Wentzer, MO plant. Absolutely unbeieveable!
So, here’s my problem… January 9th, I placed an order with the dealership for a 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss. I was told that it would be 4-8 months. In April, I was told that the order had been accepted and was given an order number. In July, I was given a TPW of 8/28/2023. Yesterday, four days before they were supposed to start producing my truck, I was informed that the TPW was pushed back to the beginning of October and that delivery was tentatively planned for late December and possibly early January.
So, I’m looking it basically being a full year from the date of ordering my truck by the time it arrives. It’ll technically be a year old before I’ve even sat my ass in the seat – and yet, from what the dealership told me that, “as of right now GM is not compensating at this time”. I’m sorry… what?
Now I’m sitting here, weighing options and trying to decide if it’s worth waiting another four months (or more) for the truck I ordered or if I should just go find something else.