There are three body styles for the Colorado: regular cab, long-wheelbase extended cab and 4-door crew cab. Each of these is available in rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive. There are three engines available: a 185-hp, 2.9-liter 4-cylinder, which is standard on all but the crew cab; a 242-hp, 3.7-liter 5-cylinder engine; and a 300-hp 5.3-liter V8. These can then be coupled with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
There are three available suspensions as well, the Z85, the Z71 for off-roading and the sportier ZQ8. The upgraded suspensions require either a crew cab or extended cab; the base model is available with the base Z85 suspension only.
So already, there are choices to be made, depending on what kind of use the truck will get and where you want to spend your money. All the trucks start with power-assisted rack-and pinion steering, front and side curtain air bags, TPMS, traction control, and GM's OnStar Safe and Sound system. A stereo with CD and MP3 playback is also standard.
From here, options are nearly endless. The Power and Convenience package includes power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, power-adjustable mirrors, and auto-dimming mirror.
All in all, the Colorado can be configured dozens of ways, from the inexpensive, fuel-sipping base model to the top-of-the-line, largest, most powerful crew cab. In addition to engine, transmission, and suspension configurations, options make this truck as customizable as any light truck on the market.
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume and TheftLock
Power Convenience Package with power windows, power door locks with lockout protection, Remote Keyless Entry, (DE6) outside power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors and (DF5) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with compass and temperature display
XM Radio is standard on more than 50 2010 GM models, including three trial months of service. XM turns your world on with commercial-free music channels for virtually every music genre, all in amazing digital quality sound. Turn on your favorite sports, the biggest names in News, Talk and Comedy, family programming, exclusive concerts and original music series, wherever you go from coast to coast. Everything worth listening to is now on XM XM service available only in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. XM Radio subscription required and sold separately after trial period. Fees, taxes, and a one-time re-activation fee, may apply. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. All fees and programming subject to change. Family programming Packages are available. Service not available with a ship-to of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
EXTERIOR
Air dam, Ebony
Bedliner
Bumpers, front and rear chrome with a Dark Smoke Gray pad on the rear step-style bumper
Fascia, front Dark Smoke Gray
Fog lamps, front, halogen
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver-and front passenger-side glass)
Grille, color-keyed surround with chrome bar
Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside
Tailgate, 2-position
Tire, spare P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall
Tires, P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall
Wheel flares, front and rear, large, body-color
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) chrome clad
Window, rear-sliding
Wipers, front intermittent with washers
INTERIOR
Accents, interior Titanium Nova Silver-colored air outlets, center control stack, chrome door handle bezels and uplevel instrument cluster bezel
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Assist handle, front passenger and rear outboard
Coat hooks, driver- and passenger-side rear
Cruise control
Door trim integral armrests and driver- and front passenger-side map pockets with cloth inserts
Floor covering, Ebony carpeting
Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front and rear
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer and Driver Information Center
LT Decor includes chrome trimmed sill plate, chrome rings in cluster, small chrome speaker trim rings and chrome sliders on air vents
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass and outside temperature display
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt
Seats, front 60/40 split-bench includes armrest with integral storage and dual cup holders
Seats, second row 60/40 split-bench, flat-folding
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded with cloth includes front passenger vanity mirror
Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver safety belt unfasten, turn signal on and critical Driver Information Center active
MECHANICAL
Alternator, 125 amps
Battery, heavy-duty 590 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
Differential, automatic locking rear
Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Upgradeable to (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)
Four wheel drive
Front underbody shield (Included with all 4x4 models. Included and only available with (LH9) 5.3L V8 SFI engine on CS15643.)
GVWR, 5300 lbs. (2404 kg)
Pickup box, Fleetside, all-welded steel with double wall construction and corrosion protection with 4 cargo tie-downs, tailgate, 2-position
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio
Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
Suspension Package, Off-Road
Suspension, front, torsion bar and stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf springs
Transfer case, Insta-Trac, electronic shift with dash-mounted controls, 4x4 models only
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)
SAFETY
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, driver and right-front passenger, first and second row outboard passengers (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
Door locks, child security rear
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Air Bag Deployment Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock (requires power locks), Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Hands Free Calling, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, and Low Mileage Discount (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Vehicle Diagnostics capabilities vary by model. Remote door unlock success varies with conditions. Ability to locate stolen vehicles varies with conditions. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Service not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands)
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, adjustable (center front position lap belt with bench seat only)
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
COLOR SWATCHES
(2010 Chevrolet Colorado pickup 1LT 4Dr crew shown)
(some swatches not available)
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Special Paint (01U)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Inferno Orange Metallic (28U)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Black (41U)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Deep Navy (48U)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Summit White (50U)
Ebony/Light Cashmere Ebony
Victory Red (74U)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Cardinal Red Metallic (79U)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Steel Green Metallic (GGU)
Ebony Ebony/Light Cashmere
Sheer Silver Metallic (GGZ)
DISCLAIMER - Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.