Chevrolet Colorado Model Years and History

Chevrolet has revised the Colorado's wheel and paint offerings slightly but otherwise carries over with no significant changes for 2026.

The Chevrolet Colorado drops the LT trim but otherwise carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Chevrolet Colorado carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

The Chevrolet Colorado is completely redesigned for 2023.

The Chevrolet Colorado adds a new Trail Boss package for select LT and Z71 models but otherwise continues into 2022 with minimal changes.

The Chevrolet Colorado continues into 2021 with a few styling updates. Chevrolet badging is stamped on the rear tailgate like in days past and updated styling to the front fascia and grille badging gives the Colorado a rugged look. The ZR2 and Z71 get an available new Sand Dune metallic paint scheme and the ZR2 now comes standard with two red tow hooks.

The Chevrolet Colorado continues into 2020 mostly unchanged. Chevrolet have shuffled around a few option packages and what trims they're available on as well as updated the optional high-end infotainment system. A remote locking tailgate has also been added as optional on the Work Truck trim, while making it standard on LT, Z71 and ZR2 models.

Changes to the 2019 Chevy Colorado are limited in scope adding a new 7.0-inch touchscreen for the base trim and a new 8.0-inch system for LT trims and up. The 2019 Colorado also adds rear high speed USB ports, a 6-way power driver's seat, an HD backup camera on higher end trims, and an available heated steering wheel. Finally, a few visual touches and off-road extras like new wheel options and skid plates are available, as well as three new colors, Pacific Blue Metallic, Crush and Shadow Gray Metallic.

In 2018 the Colorado makes only minor changes, among them an infotainment screen that grows from 4.2 inches to 7 while adding in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Chevrolet continues to improve the Colorado year by year and 2017 is no exception. The biggest changes are to the drivetrain where a new 3.6L V6 replaces the old one, improving power. Meanwhile, a new 8-speed automatic is also available, replacing the old 6-speed unit. On the features front, a new teen driver feature allows parents to better monitor their children when borrowing the Colorado, while a Custom Special Edition also bows for this year. The Custom Special Edition includes a body colored grill, body colored door handles and bumpers and 18-inch wheels.

Following full redesign in 2015, the Chevrolet Colorado enters 2016 with a new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel 4-cylinder. The unit includes an exhaust brake, trailer brake control, and a 2-speed electric transfer case. Inside there's a new display for the driver, and a sliding rear window is now standard.

The Chevrolet Colorado gets a full redesign for 2015. The new Colorado has a sleek new exterior to complement its more quiet and comfortable interior. The truck looks modern and aerodynamic from the outside and suggests a vehicle less compromised by classic pickup truck utility. Indeed, Chevrolet have made an effort to make the Colorado much more usable as an everyday vehicle for 2015, while at the same time not compromising the core features that people expect out of a truck. Both turning radius and fuel economy are very car like, while at the same time, the Colorado has a tow rating of up to 7000 lbs.

Minor equipment changes occur for 2012. Power-adjustable mirrors and the 5.3L V8's availability on the LT trim are slightly different. A new Street Pak Appearance Package includes 18-inch silver wheels, a mesh grille and special exterior trim. Four-wheel drive Colorados get a new standard automatic locking differential on the LT and better trims.

The Chevrolet Colorado carries over into 2011 with no significant changes.

Not much has changed for the Colorado. A new 5.3-liter V8 engine has been added for the extended and crew cab versions. Last year, electronic stability control was added as standard equipment; this year, curtain air bags are added.

The Colorado has a new V-8 option on extended and crew cab models, standard Stabilitrak stability control, improved braking, better fuel economy, and a number of new features for 2009. Solar Ray tinted glass is now standard on some models and XM Satellite Radio is newly standard on all Colorados. Appearance-wise, wheel designs have been completely revamped, while Z85 models get what was previously optional as a Sport Appearance Package. All models now have a body-color front fascia, body-color moldings have been reconfigured and the Z71 Off-Road model gets a new grille design. Work Truck models now include carpet and cloth seating.

The Chevy Colorado gets an optional auto-dimming rearview mirror with a compass and outside temperature display for 2008. Three new colors--Inferno Orange Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, and Dark Gray Metallic--join the palette.

The Chevy Colorado receives larger engines and more power for 2007, with a 2.9L 185-horsepower four-cylinder and a 242-horsepower, 3.7L in-line five being available. A tire pressure monitor is now standard equipment on all trims, and three new colors--Pace Blue, Imperial Blue Metallic and Deep Ruby Metallic--join the palette. Warranty coverage is upped to five years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain.