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2023 Chevy Colorado Uses Global B Electronic Architecture

For the new model year, the 2023 Chevy Colorado introduces a complete overhaul to the exterior, interior and powertrain of the Bow Tie brand’s midsize pickup truck. Now, one of these updates includes GM’s Global B electronic architecture.

As with many new General Motors’ products, the third generation of the Chevy Colorado has adopted the Global B electronic architecture – also known as the Vehicle Intelligence Platform or VIP. This allows GM to perform over-the-air (OTA) updates, where the vehicle’s software is updated via a wireless connection, thus making software-related recalls much easier and efficient to handle.

In addition, the Global B structure offers improved communication between various in-vehicle systems, creating a more integrated approach to electronic features. Furthermore, vehicles using this technology feature smoother and more natural infotainment integration, along with other digital user experiences and user interface elements.

One of the more well-known applications of the Global B platform has been with Super Cruise, as GM has remotely updated the semi-autonomous driving technology several times already. However, with this in mind, the 2023 Chevy Colorado will never offer Super Cruise despite adopting the electronic framework.

Side profile photo of 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss.

As a reminder, the 2023 Chevy Colorado is available with one of two engine options, starting with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline motor, rated at 237 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine produces either 310 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque, or 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, depending on the tune.

In regard to transmission options, all 2023 Colorado units utilize an updated version of GM’s eight-speed automatic.

Under the body panels, the 2023 Colorado rides on an updated variant of the GMT 31XX platform, while production officially kicked off earlier this year at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.

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Comments

  1. Boomer59

    Sounds good, but that also means that it can be remotely disabled at any time. Don’t travel too far of use too much gas. Hello big brother.

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    1. Dan Tillirson

      How many of these vehicles have currently been delivered to customers? There’s none available in my area. Dealers list several in transit, but they are not.

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      1. joe

        Probably as many as they have shipped. I saw two dealers with one WT. They are now gone. Saw two Denali Canyons already sold at dealership. Seems they have a lot of orders to fill so it may be a while before you actually see many sitting at the dealerships to take for test drive or even look them over.

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      2. David Bradshaw

        Finally got mine ! Sandstone Trail Boss ordered end of Feb 2023 in Colusa, Calif (Nor Cal – north of Sacramento) and it arrived in July – said it was 3 weeks early so 5 Months, they only have 1 truck on the lot (Blue Z71) Hearing that transit is an issue, ready but no one to transport (over $1500 fee now)

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    2. Tony Hewitt

      Why isn’t this new Chevy Colorado earmarked for Australia. Chevrolet Camaro fans watching the ZL1 clean up Mustangs in the V8 Supercars Series will associate with this Bowtie Truck and be keen to purchase the badge over a a GMC iteration. This would go hand in hand for the Chevrolet Tahoe. Not everyone in Australia can take the Chevrolet Silverado. The Chevy Colorado would eat into the Ranger Sales easily.

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      1. GeorgeS

        For more imports to Australia such as the Colorado pick up truck, get the country law changed that only right hand vehicles are allowed. I understand that any left hand vehicle must be signed that it is a left hand vehicle so law enforcement knows. The C8 is built with a right side driver but it was easy with no engine in the way.

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  2. Dan

    This is just my opinion not a critical critique. Finely got my LT last week. Huge difference between the 2019 I traded in and the new truck I bought. I had the v6 in the 2019 and got the high output in the new truck. Seat of the pants power does not feel much different, the gas mileage is much worse. After a few thousand miles I wonder how much it will improve? Love the interior improvements and it will take me a while to learn all the electronic and digital changes. Overall pretty happy with it.

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  3. Kelly

    I just purchased a Colorado Z71 Memorial Day! Only one I could find in OKC! In fact the online salesman said it just came off the truck, they are pre sold or they go in a couple of days! The websites say they have them but when you call they say they are in transit.

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  4. Dan S.

    The worst part is this feature will be used for subscriptions for options that have to be renewed. If you want your heated seats to keep working, sure, just renew your subscription. This will be a major source of funds for GM and Ford and others, but a major pain for owners.

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  5. Danno

    Andre at TFL Truck had a great experience with his VIP architecture on his new ’23 Colorado. Main screen went dead. Had to remove battery cable to do a hard boot and it came back. Not so promising IMO.

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  6. Nick

    This is crazy, I just picked up my 2023 Colorado Z71 from the dealership on 6/1 and on 6/3 already had the check engine light come on for the “Variable Valve Timing System”…. it had to be towed to the dealership…… My new truck only has 144 miles on it and its already having issues…

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