Chevrolet Colorado
Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Chevrolet Colorado — from 2004 to 2026.
2004–2012 Chevrolet Colorado
2.8L I4 (LL8 (Vortec)) · RWD
175 hp / 185 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank19.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2004–2012 Chevrolet Colorado
3.5L I5 (L52 (Vortec)) · RWD
220 hp / 225 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank19.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2004–2012 Chevrolet Colorado
5.3L V8 (LH6 (Vortec)) · 4WD
300 hp / 320 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank19.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2022 Chevrolet Colorado
2.5L I4 (LCV (Ecotec)) · RWD
200 hp / 191 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2026 Chevrolet Colorado
3.6L V6 (LGZ) · RWD
308 hp / 275 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2026 Chevrolet Colorado
3.6L V6 (LGZ) · 4WD
308 hp / 275 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2016–2022 Chevrolet Colorado
2.8L Turbo Diesel I4 (LWN (Duramax)) · 4WD
181 hp / 369 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank21 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado
2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B (Turbo Plus)) · RWD
310 hp / 390 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado
2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B (Turbo Plus)) · 4WD
310 hp / 390 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi