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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engines

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado offers three engine choices, two that run on gasoline and one that runs on diesel:

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Specs
GM RPO Code Displacement Configuration & Cylinders Aspiration Fuel Type Power hp / kW @ RPM Torque lb-ft / Nm @ RPM Fuel Economy MPG City / Hwy
LCV 2.5L I-4 Atmospheric Gasoline 200 / 149 @ 6300 191 / 259 @ 4400 20 / 27
LFX 3.6L V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 305 / 229 @ 6800 269 / 365 @ 4000 18 / 26
LWN 2.8L I-4 Turbocharged Diesel 181 / 135 @ 3400 369 / 500 @ 2000 22 / 31

Notes:

  • Fuel economy ratings for 2WD models
  • 2.5L I-4 LCV fuel economy rating for model with automatic transmission

The 2.8L I-4 Duramax Turbo-Diesel LWN also includes the following equipment:

  • Exhaust brake (K40)
  • Trailer brake controller (JL1)
  • Transfer case (NQ6) only for 4WD models
  • 17″ x 8″ (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) Blade Silver Metallic cast aluminum wheels (Q5U) on WT models only
  • P255/65R17 all-season blackwall tires (QHR) on WT models only
  • 16″ x 7″ (40.6 cm x 17.8 cm) steel spare wheel (S1K) and P265/70R16 all-season blackwall spare tire (ZJJ)

Engine Availability

Engine availability varies by trim level as well as by cab and box configuration.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Availability
Trim Level: Base Work Truck LT Z71
Engine / Equipment Group: 2SA 2WT 4WT 2LT 4LT 27Z 47Z
2.5L I-4 LCV Gasoline S S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2
3.6L V-6 LFX Gasoline - A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2
2.8L I-4 LWN Duramax Turbo Diesel - A3 A3 A4 A4 A5 A5

Legend:

  • S: standard
  • A: available
  • S1: not included on Crew Cab Long Box models
  • S2: not included on Crew Cab models
  • A1: standard on Crew Cab Long Box models
  • A2: standard on Crew Cab models
  • A3: requires:
    • WT Convenience Package (PCN)
    • Trailering Package (Z82)
    • Fleet of Government order type
  • A4: not available on Extended Cab models. Requires:
    • Safety Package (PCW)
    • LT Convenience Package (PCM)
    • Trailering Package (Z82)
  • A5: not available on Extended Cab models. Requires Trailering Package (Z82)

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