2023 Chevy Colorado Max Speed Limited To Below 100 MPH
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General Motors debuted the 2023 Chevy Colorado last year, unveiling the pickup’s latest third generation, complete with new styling, an overhauled interior, and a new powertrain as well. While the third-gen Colorado isn’t exactly the first choice among performance enthusiasts, some owners will undoubtedly be curious about the pickup’s top speed. Well, as it turns out, the 2023 Chevy Colorado is limited to less than 100 mph.
Interestingly, anyone bold enough to attempt to max out the 2023 Chevy Colorado will encounter a notification on the infotainment system that says “Speed Limited to 98 MPH”. That’s certainly not slow, but regardless, it makes one wonder what the top speed is without the limiter.
The reason behind this relatively low speed limiter is unclear, but it likely has to do with the vehicle’s vehicle’s handling capabilities. Throw in a set of all-terrain tires and a tall stance, and keeping the Colorado’s top speed below 100 mph is a wise decision from a safety standpoint. The same could arguably be said of most high-riding utility vehicles and pickup trucks.
For reference, all 2023 Chevy Colorado pickups are equipped as standard with the Hydra-Matic 8L80 Gen II eight-speed automatic transmission with a 3.42 final drive ratio.
Further specs include a trio of engine options, starting with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine, rated at 237 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, followed by the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B Turbo Plus gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. The top-rated engine is the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B Turbo High-Output engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Colorado drops the mid-range Turbo Plus 2.7L I4 L3B engine configuration.
The question, then becomes this – does it even matter that the 2023 Chevy Colorado is limited to less than 100 mph? Let us know by voting in the poll below, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevy Colorado news, Chevy news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Good this way! It’s a truck and you have to drive slowly because there are no active or passive safety systems on the vehicle. The huge tires are so soft that the SUV drives unstable. Some people think the trucks are cars, but they are heavy trucks, often weighing over 6,000 pounds, that kill cars and especially people and animals.
WE think 50 mile top speed for all vehicles over 5500 pounds should become a federal law!!!
In Europe, all vehicles over 5,500 pounds are legally only allowed to drive 50 miles. Anyone who drives faster will have their driving license taken away!
So why do 80,000 pound trucks in the US race up to 90 miles in some states?
This is life-threatening for EVERYONE!
I won’t ever need to drive 100 mph, but I did notice the governor… All I wanted was the Colorado I ordered in March 2023 – but it was never delivered. I had to go all over NW Texas to find even ONE! Wasn’t the color I ordered, and didn’t have HALF the options I ordered! Very disappointed, as I have bought Chevrolets for 57 years. And now with the current strike, I don’t suppose it will EVER come. You would do well to hold off marketing your product until you can deliver it! 😠
This is not a new feature, GM has been doing this for at least 25 years.
This is a non story since this has been the throttle limit since 2015 model year. If the writer knew anything about the Colorado/Canyon truck lines he would know that this is exactly what all the 2nd Gen truck are limited to as well. Only difference is now there is big announcement on the display when you try and exceed the limit on Gen 3 models where with gen 2 models you were just limited with no indicator to tell you you were being limited. The off road versions of these trucks (AT4X/ZR2) come equipped with M/T tires that are speed rated up to only100mph in most cases. GM’s legal dept will never allow the limiter to be higher than the potential lowest speed rating of any tire likely to be factory equipped.
My 2011 6.2 Silverado with a tune and z-rated tires runs way above 100 mph. I’ve only tried it a few times but it’s there if I want it. 80-85 mph on open road is a comfortable speed for me. A little common sense will dictate when and where to use the extra speed
Tires are a factor for sure. My 2022 2.7 HO will do 106mph. Has 265/65R18 114T so T speed rating = 118mph. My 2018 5.3 that came with Duratracs from the factory stopped at 112mph. 265/65R18 and had a speed rating of T as well.
19′ Silverado 2500HD w/DMAX, limited to 100MPH, which is a result of the size of the vehicle and limitation of the tires.
My 2019 Silverado tops out at 112 mph. Personally I would prefer no governors on any vehicle. Some people are wired for speed, just like others are wired to drive slooooowwww.
My 2020 Colorado is limited to 93MPH it has the 2.5I 4 with 6 speed transmission and 4:10 final gears
My 2021 5.3 trailboss is limited to 98 mph, shame !
Just get a tune if you want to turn off thr limiter.
Not only is the 100 mph limited is unsatisfactory when you purchase a new truck it is insulting. Also advertised that the rear seated fold completely not true I purchased the new Colorado thinking t hi e Visio was correct pp design I would sell back to dealership knowing the seats only flowed ha I’llf way
I don’t mind being governed to 100 mph but it seems like it should be recognized by the insurance industry as a huge discount on my premiums. The premiums on my 2023 Canyon are through the roof and I haven’t had a ticket or claim in over 15 years and I am 65 years young.
Agreed on the lowering of insurance rates… They;re a bit crazy on these pickups.