The 2025 Chevy Colorado arrives as the third model year for the third-generation midsize pickup, bringing with it a number of important changes compared to the 2024 model year. Among the updates is a streamlined powertrain lineup, as well as styling changes with new wheel sets. The 2025 Chevy Colorado also introduces three new colors. Now, GM Authority has learned when production of these new Colorado paint options will start.
For those who may have missed it, the 2025 Chevy Colorado’s new paint color options include Snowdrift Metallic (paint code GAE), Reef Blue Metallic (paint code GAL), and Sunrise Orange (paint code GBF). Although production of the 2025 Colorado is already under way, units ordered in these three new paint colors will only start rolling off the line in late January of the 2025 calendar year.
The three new paint options listed above replace three outgoing color options, namely Nitro Yellow Metallic (paint code GCP), Glacier Blue Metallic (pant code GLT), and Sand Dune Metallic (paint code GTL). Nitro Yellow Metallic was added to the Colorado paint options listed for the 2023 model year, but was later built out for the 2024 model year. Glacier Blue Metallic was added to the Colorado options list for the 2021 model year under the name Bright Blue Metallic prior to being renamed for 2023. Finally, Sand Dune Metallic was added to the lineup for 2021.
The Chevy Colorado isn’t the only GM model to offer these three colors. Reef Blue Metallic is offered for the 2025 Chevy Equinox, while Snowdrift Metallic is identical to Cadillac’s Drift Metallic and can be found on models like the 2025 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing. Meanwhile, Sunrise Orange is identical to Desert Sun, which is also available for the 2025 GMC Canyon.
Under the hood, the 2025 Colorado no longer offers the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R engine, leaving the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine as the only powertrain option. Output is rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Under the skin, the 2025 Chevy Colorado rides on the 31XX-2 platform, an updated version of the architecture underpinning the previous generation. Vehicle production takes place at the GM Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri.
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Well, that’s not too bad, next month. I wonder if a factory order would be accepted now for one of the new colors.
I will allow them time, if it means the bumpers actually match the sheetmetal they mate up to when they do arrive. Certain colors on the new Equinox, like Sterling Gray and Reef Blue, the rear bumpers are a couple of shades different than the quarter panels. That’s old-skool problems that should have been overcome by now, imho.
GM is not the only culprit in this though. I’ve pointed out to a lot of my customers over the years, the color difference between their bumpers and fenders, for example. They are surprised when I show them. Of course, they cannot unsee it after that, but it is best to pre-emptively prepare them.
No way around this. The bumpers are not painted at the same time as the rest of the car. I’ve seen it on all makes no matter what price. Sometimes they look good sometimes they are way off. With metallic colors it can make it worse. Painted it just different angle or temperature can cause the color variations.