Service and repair manuals for 21 model years of the Chevrolet Colorado, 2004 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.8L I4 — 169 cu in, DOHC · 3.5L I5 — 211 cu in, DOHC · 2.9L I4 — 178 cu in, DOHC · 3.7L I5 — 223 cu in, DOHC · 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV · 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC · 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, DOHC · 2.8L I4 — DOHC, turbocharged · 3.6L V6 — DOHC · 2.7L I4 — 166 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 33 recalls, 4,741 owner complaints and 11,369 technical service bulletins are logged for the Colorado. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Colorado year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.99 | 3 | 2.7L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Trail Boss Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2023 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.7L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Trail Boss Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2022 | $49.99 | 1 | 3.6L V6; 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2021 | $49.99 | 1 | 3.6L V6; 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2020 | $49.99 | — | 3.6L V6; 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 | select |
| 2019 | $49.99 | — | 3.6L V6; 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 | select |
| 2018 | $49.99 | 1 | 3.6L V6; 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 1 | 3.6L V6; 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.8L I4; 2.5L I4; 3.6L V6 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 5 | 2.5L I4; 3.6L V6 | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 2014 | $49.99 | — | 3.6L V6 | LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LTZ Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door | select |
| 2013 | $49.99 | — | 3.6L V6 | LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door | select |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.3L V8; 2.9L I4; 3.7L I5 | LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Cab & Chassis 2-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 2 | 5.3L V8; 2.9L I4; 3.7L I5 | LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.3L V8; 2.9L I4; 3.7L I5 | LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 3 | 5.3L V8; 2.9L I4; 3.7L I5 | LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.9L I4; 3.7L I5 | LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.9L I4; 3.7L I5 | LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 2006 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.8L I4; 3.5L I5 | LS Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L I4; 3.5L I5 | Z85 LS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Z85 LS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +20 | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L I4; 3.5L I5 | Z85 LS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +20 | details → |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 Colorado manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 633
- General Information 2,032
- Accessories & Equipment 8,979
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 867
- Body & Frame 2,917
- Maintenance 22
- Brakes 1,662
- Restraints 440
- Drivelines & Axles 559
- Steering 440
- Electrical 4,956
- Suspension 282
- Engine Mechanical 1,362
- Transmission 1,150
- Engine Performance 3,725
- Reverse 45
04 / Other yearsOther Colorado years
2020 Chevrolet Colorado · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.6L V6 — DOHC; 2.8L I4 — DOHC, turbocharged; 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, DOHC. Trims: WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2020 Colorado. 97 complaints · 812 TSBs.
2019 Chevrolet Colorado · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.6L V6 — DOHC; 2.8L I4 — DOHC, turbocharged; 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, DOHC. Trims: WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · ZR2 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2019 Colorado. 190 complaints · 762 TSBs.
2014 Chevrolet Colorado · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC. Trims: LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LTZ Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 Colorado. 1 complaints · 352 TSBs.
2013 Chevrolet Colorado · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC. Trims: LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 Colorado. 2 complaints · 352 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Colorado manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Colorado manual
Which Colorado years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2004 to 2024 — 21 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Chevrolet Colorado manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Chevrolet published for the Colorado, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Colorado wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Colorado manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Colorado recalls?
33 recalls are on federal record across the 2004–2024 Colorado, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Chevrolet dealers.
Why do some Colorado years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2004–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2024 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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