General Motors unveiled the all-new third-generation Chevy Colorado in conjunction with the 2023 model year, debuting a long list of updates and changes. Among these was a new powertrain lineup, with three engine options offered to customers. These engine options were later reduced to two for the 2024 model year. Notably, units of the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2024 Chevy Colorado with the base-level turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine are not equipped with an engine cover.
L2R engine in the 2023 Chevy Colorado
The turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine is the standard powerplant for WT and LT trim levels of the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2024 Chevy Colorado. Output is rated at 237 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 1,200 rpm.
Taking a peek at this engine as it sits in the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2024 Chevy Colorado, we find that it does not come equipped with a plastic engine cover. Meanwhile, the mid-range Turbo Plus 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine and Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine are both equipped with a plastic engine cover for LT trim levels and up.
L2R engine in the 2023 Chevy Colorado
L3B engine in the 2023 Chevy Colorado
As GM Authority covered previously, the 2024 Chevy Colorado will no longer offer the mid-range Turbo Plus 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine. Rated at 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 391 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, the Turbo Plus 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine was previously offered as optional on 2023 Chevy Colorado WT and LT trim levels, and included as standard on the 2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss and Z71.
Looking ahead, the 2024 Chevy Colorado will offer only two engine options, specifically the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine, once again offered as the entry-level powerplant, and the Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, once again offered as the range topper. The Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine is rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. What’s more, the Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine will be rebranded as the TurboMax, per a GM Authority exclusive.
Under the body, the third-gen Chevy Colorado rides on the updated 31XX-2 platform, with production taking place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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I never understood the need for an engine cover, just gets in the way.
It might make sense if you’re familiar with their more colloquial name, “Idiot cover.” It discourages people from touching things they really shouldn’t, while making it easier to find things they should, such as oil filler, dipstick, coolant reservoir, and washer fluid. (Speaking about the concept in general. I’m sure some designs do a better job of that than others.)
I have an 06 Cadillac north star because the starter is in the engine and the engine is a big heat sink . Sometimes it won’t start I took the cover off after a lot of mech’s said it was a bad starter. After thousands of miles it turned out to be a bad ignition switch.
Engine covers don’t make any sense.
In the eyes of marketing it makes it look better, for the average knucklehead who doesn’t know the difference it looks faster. Lol
Is this an acoustic cover to dampen the sound of the injectors?
There’s truth to that.
Easier to clean dirt off the cover then the components under it….for one thing.
I prefer their more colloquial name, “Idiot cover.” It discourages people from touching things they really shouldn’t, while making it easier to find things they should, such as oil filler, dipstick, coolant reservoir, and washer fluid. (Speaking about the concept in general. I’m sure some designs do a better job of that than others.)
Maybe you watch too much Scotty.
Another prime example of GM’s cheapskate methods. No respect is given to the base model. If you cannot afford or want to lay out for the top models, you are less than dirt.
I have always thought an engine cover just held more heat to the engine, especially the coil near plug covers. Heat kills everything in an engine compartment, so my engine covers sit on the shelf till i sell the vehicle.
While it does trap a negligible amount of heat (it was been tested to work just fine and run cool with it) it also dampens the sounds from the engine. Give and take. I keep it on, even on my GTO whose LS motors love to be cool.
Engine covers are only there to attenuate noise that some people don’t want to hear. It’s certainly not aesthetic or it would not be a lump of plastic. Back in the day, many wanted to hear the motor (and exhaust) when they accelerated – sound of the 4-bbl opening up, noise of the vacuum through the air cleaner.
Better to have the engine breathe and live with whatever noise that added. Especially in those cramped engine bays of today.
Good, Naked engine is sexier
If I may quote HWJr.:
“We like to get buck naked, that ain’t no sin
Buck naked, wearing my skinny skin skin
Buck naked in my birthday suit
Buck naked and I don’t give a hoot
Buck naked, like a centerfold
Buck naked is the way to go”
How about some hood hinges for 2024 GM??? talk about CHEAP Looking with a Hood Rod, come on…
Scotty will be happy, when he sees one, he will tell you to buy one, no stupid “beauty cover” to throw on the ground.
Amen. Think ole Scotty dropped too much brown acid back in the day. Scotty: “Toyota this, and Toyota that.” Probably being paid by Toyota to run his mouth.
I think you’ll find there is a cover it’s what you call a hood!