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2024 Chevrolet Colorado Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 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 mid-size pickup.

Model Line

  • No changes

As a reminder, the 2024 Colorado is offered as a midsize pickup truck in the Crew Cab, Short Box configuration and in 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)

Mechanical

  • 2.7L Turbo Plus engine tune (L3B) deleted
    • For the 2023 model year, this engine option was rated at 310 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque; it was optional on WT, LT and standard on Trail Boss and Z71
  • 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine tune (L3B) rebranded to TurboMax (L3B)
    • This engine option is rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque
    • Optional on WT, LT, standard on Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2
  • Deletion of 2.7L Turbo High Output Calibration (LPO, RWQ)
  • Addition of Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers (RWF)
    • Included only with ZR2 Bison package (ULV)

Exterior

  • Addition of Black assist steps (LPO, VQO) as Genuine Chevrolet Accessory
    • Available on WT, LT, Z71; not available on Trail Boss or ZR2
  • Addition of Audio System by Kicker (LPO, SAX) as Genuine Chevrolet Accessory
    • Requires StowFlex Tailgate (BPC)
    • Not available on WT; available on LT, Z71, Trail Boss and ZR2
  • Addition of Black tailgate lettering (LPO, SHQ) as Genuine Chevrolet Accessory
    • Available on all trim levels
  • Addition of Illuminated Black front Bowtie emblem (LPO, R88) as Genuine Chevrolet Accessory
    • Available on WT, LT, Trail Boss and Z71; not available on ZR2

Interior

  • Replacement of eight-inch Driver Information Center / gauge cluster (URO) with 11-inch Driver Information Center (URF) on all trims
    • For the 2023 model year, the 11-inch Driver Information Center was standard and only available on the ZR2 trim level

Driver Assist Technology

  • Addition of Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering (UKW)
    • Available on all trim levels
  • Addition of Rear Seat Belt Indicator (UH5)
    • Standard on all trim levels

Packages

  • Addition of the all new Colorado ZR2 Bison Edition (ULV)
    • Content / features
      • 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)
    • Availability: available only as an option on ZR2
  • Deletion of Desert Boss Special Edition (ZDB)
    • Content / features
      • Black nameplates (LPO, RIK)
      • Bed-mounted sport bar with “ZR2” sail panel (SBY)
      • Off-Road front bumper with safari bar (SD0)
      • 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels with Tech Bronze decorative ring (LPO, SMY)
      • 40-inch roof off-road light bar (S3X)
      • Underbody camera (UXA)
      • Front Fender Decal Package (5K5)
      • Tailgate Decal Package (LPO,SB7)
      • Auxiliary Power Box (VBP)
      • Bodyside Decal Package (DSA)
    • For the 2023 model year, the package was available only on ZR2
  • Addition of Hood Decal Package (SF8)
    • Available on LT, Trail Boss, and Z71
    • Not available on WT or ZR2
  • Addition of Off-Road Front Bumper Package (BPH)
    • Content / features
      • Off-road front bumper with safari bar (VH6)
      • Off-road bumper pod lights (5BO)
      • 30-inch grille-mounted off-road light bar (S3W)
      • Wiring harness for off-road bumper lights (WRT)
      • Accessory switch kit (UJA)
      • Accessory power distribution box (SAB)
      • Performance skid plate – Trail Boss only (PZZ)
    • Available Trail Boss and ZR2
    • Not available on WT, LT or Z71
  • Availability
    • As part of the Safety Package (B26), Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering (UKW) replaces Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKI) on WT, LT, Trail Boss and Z71 when Advanced Trailering Package (ZL6) is ordered; Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering (UKW) is included on ZR2 as part of the Safety Package (B26)
      • For the 2023 model year, only Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKI) was offered; Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering was not available
      • Safety Package (B26) includes:
        • Blind Zone Steering Assist (UKI)
        • Rear Cross Traffic Braking (UFB)
        • Rear Park Assist (UD7)
    • WT Convenience Package (PCY) now includes Floor Console (D07)
      • For the 2023 model year, this was only available with the 2.7L Turbo Plus engine
        • Content / features
          • Sliding rear window (A28)
          • Rear defogger (C49)
          • Cruise control (K34)
          • Remote lock/unlock tailgate (A91)
          • Floor console (D07)
    • Accessory switch kit (LPO, VZJ) is now included with Off-Road Lighting Package (PCL)
      • For the 2023 model year, the Off-Road Lighting Package (PCL) was not available on any trim
        • Now available on Trail Boss, Z71, ZR2
    • Dark Essentials Package (LPO, PCM) is 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
        • Content / features
          • Black Exhaust Tip (LPO, VTA)
          • Black Badging (LPO, RIK)
    • Recovery Package (LPO, PCN) now requires ZR2 Bison Edition (ULV)
      • For the 2023 model year, this required the Desert Boss Special Edition (ZDB)
        • Content / features
          • Off-road recovery kit (S1H)
          • AUX Switch Plate (VZJ)
          • Winch by COMEUP (VW1)
    • Front Fender Decal Package (LPO, 5K5) is now available on LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2
      • For the 2023 model year, this required the Desert Boss Special Edition (ZDB)

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

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