2024 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado represents the second model year for the midsize pickup truck’s third generation, for which it receives several minor changes headlined by the addition of the Colorado ZR2 Bison package to the lineup.

These changes follow the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, which received a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign) for the nameplate’s third generation.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Quick Facts
Assembly Location	GM Wentzville plant, Missouri, USA
Body Style(s)	midsize pickup
Layout	front-engined, longitudinal
Engine(s)	Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R, TurboMax 2.7L I4 L3B
Transmission(s)	8-speed automatic (N8R),8-speed automatic (MFC)
Drive Wheels	RWD, 4WD
Availability	U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, South Korea
Generational year	second year of third-generation model
Changes summary	minor changes
Predecessor	2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Successor	2025 Chevrolet Colorado

Model Line and Body Style

The 2024 Chevy Colorado is offered as a midsize pickup truck exclusively in the Crew Cab, Short Bed configuration and in either 2WD or 4WD, across the following trim levels (product code in parentheses):

WT (Work Truck) (14C43)
LT (14F43)
Trail Boss (14E43)
Z71 (14G43)
ZR2 (14H43)

Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2024 Colorado sees minor changes, including the discontination of the Turbo Plus engine tune and the replacement of the Desert Boss Special Edition with the Colorado ZR2 Bison.

See a complete list of 2024 Chevrolet Colorado changes, updates and new features.

Powertrain

The 2024 Chevy Colorado offers two engines – the Turbo 2.7L I4 L2R and the Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B. The Turbo High-Output 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine is rebranded as TurboMax. Note that the mid-level Turbo Plus tune of the L3B is deleted for the 2024 model year.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Powertrain
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

2024 Chevrolet Colorado 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

All tunes of the engine are mated to the second-generation GM 8-speed automatic transmission, with an automatic engine stop-start system.

Four-wheel-drive models offer a two-speed auto transfer case, while the ZR2 features driver-selectable electronic locking front and rear differentials.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Automatic Locking Rear Differential
WT	LT	Trail Boss	Z71	ZR2
A	A	S	S	N/A

Up to five selectable driving models are offered:

Normal: a balanced mode for everyday on-road driving
Tow/Haul: transmission shift points, throttle response and additional calibrations optimized for trailering and hauling
Off-Road: specific tractive and other dynamic performance features designed for general off-pavement driving
Terrain: designed for low-speed rock crawling, with specific throttle control, brake performance and other calibrations, with three settings
Baja: developed for high-speed desert running, with specific throttle control, transmission shifting and other body/drivetrain control calibrations.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado Fuel Economy

Model	Engine	Drive Wheels	Fuel Type	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Max Range (Miles)
WT, LT	2.7L I-4 Turbo L2R	2WD	87	20	24	22	471
WT, LT	2.7L I-4 Turbo L2R	4WD	87	18	23	20	480
WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71	2.7L I-4 Turbo L3B	2WD	87	19	24	21	449
WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71	2.7L I-4 Turbo L3B	4WD	87	18	22	20	428
Trail Boss With Mud-Terrain Tires	2.7L I-4 Turbo L3B	4WD	87	17	20	18	385
ZR2	2.7L I-4 Turbo L3B	4WD	87	17	17	17	364
ZR2 Bison	2.7L I-4 Turbo L3B	4WD	87	16	16	16	342

Production

The 2024 Colorado continues to be assembled at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri by GM USA. Production began in December 2023 and ended in October 2024.

Pricing

Pricing for the 2024 Colorado starts at $31,095. See the complete pricing list here.

Platform

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado rides on a second-gen GM 31XX platform, known as 31XX-2, which it shares with its corporate cousin, the 2024 GMC Canyon. The platform has been updated for the third-gen Colorado.

Seating

The 2024 Colorado is offered in one seating configuration. This setup features two front bucket seats (providing seating for two), along with a bench seat in the second row (seating three), resulting in a 2-3 layout.

Beyond 2024

We expect that the current, third-generation Colorado will remain in production at least thru the 2028 model year. A mid-cycle refresh is expected for the 2026 model year.