Chevrolet Colorado coolant capacity
Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Chevrolet Colorado, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.
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Sources: GM 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickup Owner's Manual, Penray, DEX-COOL frequently asked questions (archived copy). Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
| Years | Engine: capacity |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo (L3B): 11.6 qt (11 L) |
| 2023-2024 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo (L2R): 11.6 qt (11 L) 2.7L 4-cyl turbo (L3B): 11.6 qt (11 L) |
| 2019-2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl (LCV): 9.6 qt (9.1 L) 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel (LWN): 11.1 qt (10.5 L) 3.6L 6-cyl (LGZ): 11.2 qt (10.6 L) |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl (LCV): 9.6 qt (9.1 L) 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel (LWN): 11.1 qt (10.5 L) 3.6L 6-cyl (LGZ): 13.1 qt (12.4 L) |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl (LCV): 9.6 qt (9.1 L) 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel (LWN): 11.1 qt (10.5 L) 3.6L 6-cyl (LGZ): 14.1 qt (13.3 L) |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl (LCV): 9.6 qt (9.1 L) 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel (LWN): 11.8 qt (11.2 L) 3.6L 6-cyl (LFX): 13.1 qt (12.4 L) |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl (LCV): 9.6 qt (9.1 L) 3.6L 6-cyl (LFX): 13.1 qt (12.4 L) |
| 2013-2014 | 2.5 VVT DI: 9.6 qt (9.1 L) 2.8 16V: 10.4 qt (9.8 L) 2.8 Duramax: 11.1 qt (10.5 L) 3.6 V6 VVT DI: 13.1 qt (12.4 L) 3.7 20V: 10.6 qt (10 L) 5.3 V8: 13.7 qt (13 L) |
| 2010-2012 | 2.9L 4-cyl: 10.4 qt (9.8 L) 3.7L 5-cyl: 10.6 qt (10 L) 5.3L 8-cyl (LH9): 13.7 qt (13 L) |
| 2009 | 2.9L 4-cyl: 10.4 qt (9.8 L) 3.7L 5-cyl: 10.6 qt (10 L) 5.3L 8-cyl (LH8): 13.7 qt (13 L) |
| 2007-2008 | 2.9L 4-cyl: 10.4 qt (9.8 L) 3.7L 5-cyl: 10.6 qt (10 L) |
| 2004-2006 | 2.8L 4-cyl: 10.4 qt (9.8 L) 3.5L 5-cyl: 10.6 qt (10 L) |
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.