2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications

Look up Chevrolet Colorado specifications, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.9L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.9L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 3.7L 5-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.7L 5-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 5.3L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 5.3L 8-Cylinder:0.040”

Fuel

• Capacity: 19.5 gal (74 L )

Coolant

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant
• Capacity

• 2.9L L4 Engine 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
• 3.7L L5 Engine 10.6 qt (10.0 L)
• 5.3L V8 Engine 13.7 qt (13.0 L)

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967, in Canada 89021320)

Windshield Washer

• Type: Optikleen® Washer Solvent.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

 Power Steering System

• Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186)

Automatic Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
• Capacity:  5.0 qt (4.7 L)

Manual Transmission

• Type: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 89021806, in Canada 89021807)
• Capacity: 
  • Manual– Rear-Wheel Drive (Drain and Refill) 2.3 qt (2.2 L)
  • Manual– Four-Wheel Drive (Drain and Refill) 2.4 qt (2.3 L)

Hydraulic Clutch System

• Type: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Chassis Lubrication

• Type:  Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Front and Rear Axle

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678

Transfer Case

• Type: Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349, Canada 10953465).

Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Constant Velocity Universal Joint

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl

• Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, Canada 992887).

Weatherstrip Squeaks

• Type: Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No.12371287, in Canada 10953437).

Powertrain

Engine

• Gasoline:
  • 2.8 L (171 cu in) LK5 I4
  • 2.9 L (177 cu in) LLV I4
  • 3.5 L (214 cu in) L52 I5[2]
  • 3.7 L (226 cu in) LLR I5
  • 5.3 L (323 cu in) LH8 2009/LH9 2010+ V8
• Diesel:
  • 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TC
  • 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TC (Diesel/CNG; Colorado CNG)
  • 3.0 L (183 cu in) 4JJ1-TC / 4JJ1-TCX VGS Turbo

Transmission

• 5-speed Aisin AR-5 manual
• 4-speed 4L60-E automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings