The 2024 Chevy Colorado represents the second model year of the third-generation midsize pickup truck, which was all-new for the 2023 model year. The second model year receives a bevy of changes and updates, some big and some small. Here’s exactly what’s new and different about the 2024 Colorado.
Model Line
The 2024 Colorado doesn’t see any changes to the model line. Just one configuration – Crew Cab, Short Box – continues to be offered in 2WD or 4WD across five trim levels:
- WT / Work Truck
- LT
- Trail Boss
- Z71
- ZR2
The new-for-2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison is new to the lineup, but it’s added as a package, rather than as a standalone trim (see “Packages” below).
Mechanical
Mechanically, the 2024 Chevy Colorado continues to be powered exclusively by a turbocharged 2.7L inline four cylinder engine. However, the mid-range Turbo Plus tune of the L3B engine – which was available for the 2023 Colorado, 310 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque – has been discontinued.
Engine | Power hp / kW @ RPM | Torque lb-ft / Nm @ RPM | Transmission | Axle |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R | 237 / 177 @ 5,600 | 260 / 350 @ 1,200 to 4,000 | 8-speed automatic (N8R) | 3.42 |
TurboMax 2.7L I4 L3B | 310 / 231 @ 5,600 | 430 / 583 @ 3,000 | 8-speed automatic (MFC) | 3.42 |
That leaves the turbo 2.7L L2R engine as the base and the high-output turbo 2.7L L3B as the up-level engine. Speaking of the high-output engine, it has been rebranded to TurboMax. Also, dropping the Turbo Plus configuration results in a re-arrangement in engine availability.
WT | LT | Trail Boss | Z71 | ZR2 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R | S | S | N/A | N/A | N/A |
TurboMax 2.7L I4 L3B | A $1,410 | A $1,285 | S | S | S |
- S: standard
- A: available
- N/A: not available
Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | WT | LT | Trail Boss | Z71 | ZR2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R | 237 @ 5,600 | 260 @ 1,200 to 4,000 | S | S | - | - | - |
Turbo Plus 2.7L I4 L3B | 310 @ 5,600 | 391 @ 2,000 | $1,050 | $1,050 | S | S | - |
Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B | 310 @ 5,600 | 430 @ 3,000 | - | $395 | $395 | $395 | S |
The second-generation GM 8-speed automatic transmission continues to serve as the only transmission option.
Given the deletion of the Turbo Plus configuration, the 2.7L Turbo High Output Calibration (LPO RWQ) has also been discontinued, since there is no longer an engine that would need this tune.
The last mechanical change is the addition of Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers (RWF) as part of the aforementioned ZR2 Bison package.
Exterior
Three small changes grace the exterior of the 2024 Chevy Colorado, all of which are new LPO-level (or dealer-installed) Genuine Chevrolet Accessories.
The first are new black assist steps (LPO VQO), available on WT, LT, Z71 but not available on Trail Boss or ZR2. The second is the Tailgate Audio System by Kicker (SAX) for the StowFlex Tailgate (BPC); this option is not available on WT but available on LT, Z71, Trail Boss and ZR2. The third is black tailgate lettering (LPO SHQ), available on all trim levels.
Interestingly, the 2024 model year doesn’t see any color-related changes.
Interior
Inside, the 2024 Chevy Colorado ditches the eight-inch Driver Information Center / gauge cluster (URO) with a larger, 11-inch Driver Information Center (URF) as standard on all trims. To toot our our horn for just a brief second, GM Authority was the first to report that this change was coming way back in July. In any event, the 11-inch Driver Information Center was standard and only available on the ZR2 trim level for the 2023 model year.
Driver Assist Technology
When it comes to Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), the 2024 Colorado gets the Rear Seat Belt Indicator as standard on all trims, while also beginning to offer Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering (UKW) as an option across all trims.
Packages
And that brings us to packages, where the 2024 Chevy Colorado gets a whole bevy of changes.
First up is the addition of the all-new Colorado ZR2 Bison Edition (ULV) package, which includes:
- AEV Heavy Duty Stamped-steel Front Bumper (VHU)
- AEV Heavy Duty Stamped-steel Rear Bumper with integrated recovery points (VQH)
- Auxiliary Off-Road Lights (LPO RZU)
- Bed-Mounted Vertical Spare Tire Carrier (P1D)
- AEV wheel flares (VKV)
- LT315/70R17 blackwall 35-inch OD MT spare tire (RD8)
- 17-inch beadlock capable wheel in Carbon Flash Metallic and AEV center cap (RPE)
- 17-inch beadlock capable spare wheel in Carbon Flash Metallic (SKA)
- Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers (RWF)
- Skid plates
- AEV Front Skid Plates (radiator and steering gear) in hot-stamped Boron steel (PZG)
- AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate in hot-stamped Boron steel (PZL)
- AEV Transfer Case Skid Plate in hot-stamped Boron steel (PZN)
- AEV Fuel Tank Skid Plate in hot-stamped Boron steel (PZ9)
As the name implies, the ZR2 Bison package is available only as an option on the ZR2 trim.
The addition of the Bison package results in the deletion of the Desert Boss Special Edition (ZDB), which was similarly available only on the ZR2. GM Authority told you this would take place back in March. As such, it’s safe to say that the Bison package directly replaces the Desert Boss package.
There’s also the addition of a Hood Decal Package (SF8), available on LT, Trail Boss, and Z71 but not available on WT or ZR2.
From there, the 2024 Chevy Colorado sees several availability-level changes. First up, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering (UKW) replaces Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKI) on WT, LT, Trail Boss and Z71 within the Safety Package (B26) when Advanced Trailering Package (ZL6) is ordered. Additionally, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering (UKW) is included on ZR2 when the Safety Package (B26) is added. For the 2023 model year, Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKI) was offered, but Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering was not available. For reference, the Safety Package (B26) includes Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKI), Rear Cross Traffic Braking (UFB), and Rear Park Assist (UD7).
Additionally, the WT Convenience Package (PCY) now includes the floor console (D07) as standard. For the 2023 model year, the package was only available with the 2.7L Turbo Plus engine tune, and includes the sliding rear window (A28), rear defogger (C49), cruise control (K34), remote lock/unlock tailgate (A91) and floor console (D07). From there, the accessory switch kit (LPO VZJ) is now included with the Off-Road Lighting Package (PCL), which was not available for the 2023 model year, and availability for 2024 is for Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2.
The Dark Essentials Package (LPO PCM) gains greater availability, as it’s now available on WT, LT and Z71 and includes Black Bowtie Emblem (SFZ). For the 2023 model year, the Dark Essentials Package was only available on Trail Boss. The package includes a black exhaust tip (LPO VTA) and Black Badging (LPO RIK).
Additionally, the Recovery Package (LPO PCN) now requires the ZR2 Bison Edition (ULV), whereas it required the now-discontinued Desert Boss Special Edition package for the 2023 model year. The package includes the off-road recovery kit (S1H), AUX Switch Plate (VZJ), and Winch by COMEUP (VW1).
Finally, the Front Fender Decal Package (LPO 5K5) sees greater availability, as it’s now available on LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2. For the 2023 model year, this option required the Desert Boss Special Edition.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Looking ahead, we don’t expect many changes or updates for the 2025 Chevy Colorado save for some new colors and package-level changes. In fact, the new, third-gen Colorado is quite the competitive and compelling product, and isn’t really in need of many updates – even in the face of new rivals like the all-new 2024 Tacoma. However, GM has some issues to address with the current trucks, such as easily-dented roofs and issues with over-the-air (OTA) updates draining the batteries in some units.
Comments
Own a gmc canyon in shop with 232 miles waiting on gm to make door switch to fix my problem own a truck I can’t drive very disappointed and considering letting dealer by back gm says no idea when I might get repair parts. Should have bought a Toyota as i originally was going to do till I saw this canyon. Wish gm would get on the ball and make or fix that problem
OVERPRICED, NO FUEL MILEAGE WITH THE CRAPPY 4 CYL AND THE ROOF DENTS IN A CAR WASH. I PURCHASED A 2022 AND SOLD IT TO CARVANA JUST TO GET RID OF IT.
This article is about the ‘23/‘24 Colorado not the ‘22.
Dave you are obviously fibbing the 2022 are different vehicles…and don’t have issues you mentioned. IT’s appears that you have hi jacked some threads and are trying to just troll the site for some bias reasons.
Take it from someone that actually has a 2023 Colorado Z71,, before that a 2022 Tacoma SR5 4cyl , and before that a 2018 canyon SLT V6.
This four cylinder engine in Colorado is way better than Toyota 4 cyl and as good if not better then canyon v6.
I take my 2023 every week to car wash not one dent (however mine does have sunroof) not sure if that matters or not.
I promise you that my 2022 Tacoma is absolutely not even close to this 2023 Colorado. I admit my Tacoma was a lower end SR5 model but build quality was very disappointing cloth seats were ripping at 6,000 miles. many issues with my Toyota ….it was low quality, ride, and the fuel mileage was not great for the extreme lack of power it had. I normally trade every three years just could not take Toyota SR5 any longer compared to prior Canyon it was a complete dud.
Dave, you sure you weren’t having a dream?
Why you on here unless you review for Toyota
2023 was the first year of the new Colorado’s. I take mine through the car wash twice a week and no issues. And if you keep it at 58-59 I can get 23 sometimes 24 but I run 91 all the time
Well, check this out. Ordered A ZR2 in April its November, 28th. And still waiting can’t believe it.
I spoke to a dealer last week and he stated if you are going to order one don’t order it with and dealer accessories that they have to put on. Seems this holds a lot of the orders up. Many of those items you can get cheaper also than ordering with the truck. He said he knows it weird but the accessories are easier to get after you get the truck. I think GM is running into the same issue with these truck as the ZO6 people are ordering more accessories than they thought they would.
Regarding delays in the ZR2 seems that delay and building them and then the strike held them up a alot. If you look at the chevy website you can see a lot of ZR2 are in transit. At this point if you don’t need the truck I would just order a 2024 unless you order the desert boss package.
If it’s not built now it won’t be built as a 2023 many that had been accepted for production where cancelled. The issue with the lpo accessories you mentioned should be managed well if the sales guy is paying attention. letting them know if it’s going to hold up the order.
If an LPO isn’t available at the time of order placement the system will not accept the order mr anonymous. What do I know though, I have only been ordering them for 35 years. Generally speaking the LPO’s arrive at the dealership long before the truck. The bottleneck is in the service department being able to keep track of what vehicle the LPO’s go on and then getting them installed. Occasionally the LPO delays the dealer because it hasn’t arrived but that is very rare.
The ZR2 was heavily constrained so even if your dealer had allocation for a truck that doesn’t necessarily mean he can get you a ZR2 with that allocation. Customers confuse the term “ORDERED” with I gave my dealer the configuration I want. The Wentzville plant was the first one that got shut down by the STRIKE. I am not sure if you are aware of the strike Drew. That means they quit building anything for over TWO MONTHS. Any unbuilt 2023 orders that were accepted by GM previously we cancelled. The dealer must now order a 2024.
There was that little ole strike…….
The ZR2 Bison is tempting but I have a deposit on the all new ‘24 Tacoma TRD Pro. I simply don’t trust GM quality, dependability or reliability anymore.
Although I understand the sentiment, it isn’t as clear-cut as it used to be. The new Tundra had a bunch of issues when it launched, this Colorado/Canyon so far has only had the roof denting thing so far. That’s not to say that the Taco won’t have a better launch than the Tundra did, but Toyota superiority is no longer a certainty.
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I had a 2022 Tacoma that I bought because I really liked body style and I was under the impression that Toyota made a decent truck…One would think that since the 2022 Tacoma body style had been out for a while that they got the bugs worked out of it. Not the case Dave turns out that GM quality is actually better. At least in my case.
Still waiting for them to bring back a 6 foot bed. Would really like to get another diesel. The mileage was incredible and it was very capable towing 7000 pounds. Still pulled 22 mpg. Not sure the 4 cylinders get that empty, I know the v6 doesn’t. I ended up buying a 2500 HD for towing, a lofty 11 mpg.
Why not the 1500 inline 6 diesel?
The 2.5 liter tri-power turbo motor is likely to split the difference providing better FE. I m guessing 26MPG. 310 HP and 330lbs of torque. The 2.7 is slightly more than what is needed for most configurations.
Anything better FE wise will be a hybrid or electric only.
To be honest I looked at a few. A crew cab with 6 ft bed is still a big truck. The colorado is easy to maneuver in tighter spaces. My bank drive thru sucks. To qualify for full section 179 depreciation the truck must have a 6 ft bed and GVWR of 6000 pounds.
i will never buy a crapy 4 cyl are & you tell what to drive NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
Huh?
So crappy they tow the same . And have more torque. Thing pulls big boats and ice houses better than my dad’s 5.3. You can hate anything. Four cylinder turbo engines are what they are doing now . All of them
How about a RST Colorado in 2025.
I wish they would bring back the extended cab version.
I’m still driving my 2015 LT v 6. Extended cab 6 ft. bed.I keep them for a while. It’s been great. I’m not excited about turbos over time.
The 2.7L is holding up very well so far. I’m a GM tech and I have yet to do any major engine work on one even though it’s been out for 4 years now and some are starting to get up there in mileage
If I were in the market for one I would want the lesser HP model. They seem to be way overblowing the 310 HP model. Can’t see how it will last that long.
At least automatic has gears and not an unreliable CVT.
I ordered a 2023 colorado z71 loaded with everything you could get April and got it in July. Love it
I got mine in august. I haven’t had a problem with the turbo 4 cylinder engine or transmission mine is a z71.
Work PT for Enterprise,so needless to say I’ve driven them all. I was set on buying a Tacoma…then I drove a new Colorado. Being 6’6 I was sold legroom ..headroom,Power great milage bingo. That was back in 2018. My only beef after hitting 65k…radiator and crank sensor both crapped out. Still love my truck..now grandson wants it.
Disappointed you are not making this available in Australia R/H drive – you send us the Silverado to compete with ram and f1550 . We need the Colorado back in Aus , I have a 2017 Colorado but now to replace it I have a choice of hilux,vw,Nissan,or LDV all with over 6month orders wait . Bring the Colorado back to Australia please
I just purchased a 2024 Colorado Trailboss from a local dealer. From day one, I noticed a pool of fluid on my garage floor, where I park it overnight. On inspection, I noticed a small hole in the underside of the muffler. The hole had smooth edges as if it was purposely drilled for drainage and it does drain. I wonder if this was placed intentionally for drainage or perhaps a manufacturing snafu. I plan on contacting the dealer but wanted input first because they could possibly mislead me.