GMC Chevy Colorado 2023 User manual

Table of Contents
General Information ........................... 1-1
General Information . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Body Systems .................................. 2-1
Fixed and Moveable Windows . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Horns and Pedestrian Alerts . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Lighting . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-7
Mirrors........................................ 2-30
Trailering Systems . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Vehicle Access. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Wipers and Washers .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Driver Information and Entertainment . . . . . . . 3-1
Image Display Cameras . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Engine/Propulsion ............................. 4-1
12 V Starting and Charging . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
HVAC ............................................ 5-1
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning . . . . . 5-3
HVAC - Automatic . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 5-4
HVAC - Manual . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Power and Signal Distribution .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Electrical Component and Inline Harness
Connector End Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Electrical Component Locator and Harness
Routing Views . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6-497
Power Outlets .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-526
Wiring Systems and Power
Management .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6-537
Transmission ................................... 7-1
Shift Lock Control .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
INDEX.................................INDEX-1
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Section 1
General Information
General Information ........................... 1-3
Introduction .......................................1-3
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN
Location, Derivative and Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, and Anti-Theft
Label ............................................ 1-5
RPO Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
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General Information
Introduction
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID
and VIN Location, Derivative and
Usage
5028742
The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The
VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the
instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the
windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System
Position Definition Character Description
1 Country of Origin 1 United States
2 Manufacturer G General Motors
3 Vehicle Brand/Type C Chevrolet Truck
4 GVWR/Brake System/Body Style
G 5001–6000/Hydraulic –Crew Cab
H 5001–6000/Hydraulic –Extended Cab
P 6001–7000/Hydraulic –CrewCab
R 6001–7000/Hydraulic –Extended Cab
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System (cont'd)
Position Definition Character Description
5–6 Chassis/Series
S/B Chevrolet Colorado, Work Truck 2WD
S/C Chevrolet Colorado, LT 2WD
S/D Chevrolet Colorado, Z71 2WD
S/9 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD, (Non-US, Non-Canada)
T/B Chevrolet Colorado, Work Truck 4WD
T/C Chevrolet Colorado, LT 4WD
T/D Chevrolet Colorado, Z71 4WD
T/E Chevrolet Colorado, Trail Boss 4WD
T/F Chevrolet Colorado, ZR2 4WD
T/9 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD, (Non-US, Non-Canada)
7 Restraint System E
AYH - Active Manual Belts, Airbags-Driver &
Passenger-Front (1st 1: United States row), Front Seat
Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows)
8 Engine Type K L3B - ENGINE GAS, 4CYL, L4, 2.7L, SIDI, VVT,
TURBO, DOHC, ALUM
9 Check Digit —Check Digit
10 Model Year P 2023
11 Plant Location 1 Wentzville, MO
12–17 Plant Sequence Number —Plant Sequence Number
2.7L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Engine Identification
8L45/8L90 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative
Location
Transmission Identification Information
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Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard,
and Anti-Theft Label
4992823
Vehicle Certification Label
Callout Description
A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar) and displays the following assessments:
1 Logo
2
Final Date of Manufacture (Month and Year MM/YY)
Date of manufacture is to reflect the date that the vehicle is counted as built. In those cases where a replacement
label is needed, the replacement label should reflect the actual build date not the date of replacement.
3 Name of Manufacturer
4 Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
5 Maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - Front
6 Maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - Rear
7 Certification Statement
8 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
9 Engineering Model Number
10 Vehicle Class Type (Pass Car, etc.)
11 Original Equipment Rim Size
12 Original Equipment Tire Size
13 Paint Code
14
QR Code
Once the QR code is scanned, the information will appear in this order on your smartphone or laptop: VIN, Model
Year, Model, Build Month, Year, Engineering Book, Vehicle Order Number, 3 Digit RPO Codes sorted
alphanumerically and the Paint Code (same code appears the lower left of the QR code)
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4962282
Tire Placard
Callout Description
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar) and displays the following
assessments:
1 Specified Occupant Seating Positions
2 Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight
3 Original Equipment Tire Size
4 Tire Pressure, Front, Rear, and Spare (Cold)
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4962289
Anti-Theft Label
Callout Description
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) also appears on the Vehicle Certification and certificates of title
and registration.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
RPO Code List
The following table provides the description of the
Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are
available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is
printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.
RPO Description
060 IDENTIFICATION-NOT EQUIPPED WITH
FRONT AND/OR REAR PARK ASSIST
0TR PACKAGE-TRAIL BOSS
2LT PACKAGE-LT OPTION 2
2WT PACKAGE-WT OPTION 2
3F9 SEAT BELT COLOR-RED (01)
3M9 SEAT BELT COLOR-YELLOW
4AA INTERIOR TRIM-JET BLACK
4G2 INTERIOR TRIM-JET BLACK /
ADRENALINE RED
4KW INTERIOR TRIM-JET BLACK / ARTEMIS
4LT PACKAGE-LT OPTION 4
4WT PACKAGE-WT OPTION 4
4Z7 PACKAGE-Z71 OPTION 2
4ZR PACKAGE-ZR OPTION 4
5BO ACCESSORY-LAMP KIT - OFF ROAD
5GD CALIBRATION-TURN ON TOW/
HAUL MODE
5K2 ACCESSORY-DECAL PACKAGE - BODY
SIDE, DESIGN 1
5K5 ACCESSORY-DECAL PACKAGE -
BODYSIDE - DESIGN 3
RPO Description
5VI ACCESSORY-TIE DOWN RINGS -
CARGO AREA
5VQ ACCESSORY-PUBX BEDLINER - W/
INTEGRAL STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
5W7 ACCESSORY-AIR FILTER -
PERFORMANCE
5XC ACCESSORY-SNORKEL - AIR INTAKE
65C LABEL, WARNING-CALIFORNIA, PROP 65
COMPLIANT
6K5 SALES PACKAGE-CONVENIENCE II
719 SEAT BELT COLOR-BLACK (10)
A28 WINDOW RR-FULL WIDTH, SLIDING,
MANUAL
A2V
ADJUSTER DRIVER SEAT-6WAY,
DISCONT MAN RECLINE, MAN FORE/AFT,
MAN HEIGHT
A2X
ADJUSTER DRIVER SEAT-8WAY, PWR
RECLINE, PWR FORE/AFT, PWR HEIGHT,
PWR TILT
A45 MEMORY-SEAT ADJUSTER, MIRROR,
POWER, DRIVER, PERSONALIZATION
A50 SEAT-FRT BKT
A7E ADJUSTER PASS ST-4WAY, DISCONT
MAN RECLINE, MAN FORE/AFT
A91 LOCK CONTROL RR CMPT-TAILGATE,
REM CONT ELEC OPEN/CLOSE
ACH RESTRAINT PROVISIONS-RETRACTOR,
AUTOMATIC LOCKING
AEC WINDOW REG DRVR DR-POWER
OPERATED,EXPRESS DOWN
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RPO Description
AED WINDOW REG PASS DR-POWER
OPERATED,EXPRESS DOWN
AEO RESTRAINT-SEAT BELT 2ND
TENSIONER, FRT
AEQ WINDOW REG REAR DR-POWER
OPERATED, EXPRESS DOWN
AGJ WINDOW SIDE FRT-TEMPERED, SOLAR
GLAZING
AKO WINDOW TYPE-PRIVACY
AKX WINDSHIELD TYPE-SOLAR ABSORBING
AL0
SENSOR INDICATOR-INFLATABLE
RESTRAINT, FRT PASS/CHILD PRESENCE
DETECTOR
AL9 LUMBAR DRIVER-SEAT, POWER, 2 WAY
AQP RESTRAINT-HEAD, RR SEAT, CENTER
ARU WINDOW SIDE RR-TEMPERED, PRIVACY
GLAZING
AT7 RESTRAINT SYSTEM RR-SEAT, SHLDR,
RETR, 3 POINT, 3 SHLDR
ATG LOCK CONTROL, ENTRY-REMOTE
ENTRY, STANDARD RANGE
AUW SEAT REAR-FOLDING, CUSHION 60/40,
STORAGE BOX
AVJ
LOCK CONTROL, ENTRY-REMOTE
ENTRY, EXTENDED RANGE, PASSIVE
ENTRY, FRONT DOORS
AVN RESTRAINT-HEAD, RR SEAT
AXG WINDOW REG DRVR DR-POWER
OPERATED, EXPRESS UP/DOWN
AXK VEHICLE TYPE-TRUCK
AYH
RESTRAINT SYSTEM-DRVR (SINGLE,
ADAPTIVE) & PASS (DUAL) FRT, SEAT
SIDE, ROOF SIDE
B26 SALES PACKAGE-SAFETY PACKAGE
VAR. 1
B30 COVERING FLOOR-CARPET
B34 COVERING FRT-FLOOR MATS,
CARPETED INSERT
B35 COVERING REAR-FLOOR MATS,
CARPETED INSERT
B38 COVERING FLOOR-VINYL, FRT & RR,
FULL WIDTH
B96 MOLDING WHL OPENING-
BCP COVER ENGINE-APPEARANCE
BDR LOCK CYLINDER-RR COMPT
BIH INSULATION-ACOUSTICAL PKG, HOOD
BPC COMPARTMENT-STOWAGE TAILGATE
BS2 INSULATION-ACOUSTICAL PKG, ADDED
MATERIAL
BS5 INSULATION-FLR, ACOUSTICAL PKG,
VAR. 2
BTM SWITCH-START, KEYLESS
BTV REMOTE START-VEHICLE
BW5 MOLDING B/S (OPEL)-EXTR, MLDG, SIDE
WINDOW REVEAL, BLACK
RPO Description
BW7 ORNAMENTATION-EXTR, PLR APLQ
BWN STEPS-CORNER ASSIST, BUMPER
BZT STEPS, RUNNINGBOARD-PROTECTOR,
ROCKER PANEL, BLACK
C49 DEFOGGER-RR WINDOW, ELECTRIC
C59 VENT-AIR, CONSOLE, RR
C67 HVAC SYSTEM-AIR CONDITIONER FRT,
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
C75 LAMP-INTR, FRT HEADER, COURTESY &
DUAL READING
C7C HEATER-AIR CONDITIONER DUCT,
RR PASS
C91 LAMP-INTR, ROOF, COURTESY
CAC ROOF-SUN, SINGLE GLASS, INR SLIDING,
MAN SUNSHADE
CGN LINER-PUBX, SPRAY ON
CJ2 HVAC SYSTEM-AIR CONDITIONER FRT,
AUTO TEMP CONT, AUX TEMP CONT
CTT HITCH ASSIST-GUIDELINES
CWM SALES PACKAGE-TECHNOLOGY
D07 CONSOLE-FRT COMPT, FLOOR, CUSTOM
D31 MIRROR I/S R/V-TILT
D54 CONSOLE-FRT COMPT, FLOOR, W/O LID
D72 HANDLE O/S DOOR-BLACK
D75 HANDLE O/S DOOR-BODY COLOR
D87 HANDLE, REAR CLOSURE-O/S, L/GATE,
R/CMPT, BLACK
DA5 ARM REST-RR SEAT, CENTER
DD8 MIRROR I/S R/V-LT SENSITIVE
DEG
SUNSHADE-DRIVER, MIRROR, COVER,
ILLUM, SLIDING, PASS, MIRROR, COVER,
ILLUM, SLIDING
DIL LENS INFOT DISPLAY-FULL GLASS
DLF MIRROR O/S-LH & RH, RC, ELEC, HEAT,
MAN FOLD, FLAT/DRVR, CNVXPASS
DLV MIRROR I/S FRT VAN-SUNSHADE,
DRIVER & PASS, W/MIRROR & COVER
DNS EQUIPMENT-SUPPLIER INSTALLED
DP5 MIRROR PROVISIONS-HOUSING,
MOLDED W/COLOR
DP6 MIRROR PROVISIONS-HOUSING,
PAINTED
DSA DECAL PACKAGE-BODY SIDE ACCENT
DWV MIRROR O/S-LH & RH, RC, ELEC,
MANFOLD, FLAT/DRVR, CNVX/PASS
E33 HANDLE-I/S, DR, GLOSSY CHROME
E49 HANDLE-I/S, DR, JET BLACK
E63 BODY EQUIPMENT-FLEETSIDE PICK-
UP BOX
E90 POCKET-FRONT SEAT BACK, DRIVER
E91 POCKET-FRONT SEAT BACK, PASS
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