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2026 model year · Third generation (2023-present)

Chevrolet Colorado ground clearance

Ground clearance, 20267.9–10.7 in

Maker200–272 mm

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has 7.9–10.7 in of ground clearance, depending on trim.

Angles: approach 29.1–38.3°; breakover 19.5–24.6°; departure 22.3–25.1°.

Also: wading depth up to 24.0–28.0 in.

2026 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications (pressroom product guide, specifications tab)
Model years
2015–2026
Configurations
8
Approach
29.1–38.3°
2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss, front three-quarter view
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized, licence plate blurred.

01 / Tables

Colorado ground clearance by model year

Ground clearance is the gap between the ground and the lowest part of the vehicle. The approach, breakover and departure angles are the steepest slopes it can drive onto, over and off before the bumper, the belly or the tail touches. Every 2026 Colorado has the Crew cab. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Chevrolet Colorado

Third generation (2023-present): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2026 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 1inApproach source 1°Breakover source 1°Departure source 1°Wading depth source 2in
WT, LTAny drive7.9not in our datanot in our datanot in our dataup to 24.0
Z71Any drive8.929.119.522.3up to 24.0
4WDTrail Boss9.530.521.022.4up to 26.0
4WDZR210.738.324.625.1up to 28.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2025 Chevrolet Colorado

Third generation (2023-present): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2025 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 3inApproach source 3°Breakover source 3°Departure source 3°
WT, LTAny drive7.9not in our datanot in our datanot in our data
Z71Any drive8.929.119.522.3
4WDTrail Boss9.530.521.022.4
4WDZR210.738.324.625.1

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

Third generation (2023-present): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2024 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 4inApproach source 4°Breakover source 4°Departure source 4°
ZR210.738.624.825.2
ZR2 Bison12.238.226.926.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado

Third generation (2023-present). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2023 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 5inApproach source 5°Breakover source 5°Departure source 5°
WT, LTAny drive7.9not in our datanot in our datanot in our data
Z71Any drive8.929.119.522.3
4WDTrail Boss9.530.521.022.4
4WDZR210.738.324.625.1

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2019 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 6in
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)2.5L I-4 (LCV), 200 hp, 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.3
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)2.5L I-4 (LCV), 200 hp · 2WD · 6-speed manual · WT8.4 source 7
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)2.5L I-4 (LCV), 200 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.4 source 7
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.3
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.2
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · ZR28.9
Crew cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z71 · Any drive8.1
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.4 source 7
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.3 source 7
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic · ZR28.9 source 7
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · WT, LT, Z718.2
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · ZR28.9

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Showing 12 of 16 rows. Every configuration is on the 2019 Colorado (Second generation (2015-2022)) specs page.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2017 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationApproach source 8°Departure source 8°
3.6L V-6 (LGZ), 308 hpHydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic30.023.5
2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hpHydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic30.023.5

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Underlined figures are not the maker’s own: double is a third-party figure. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2016 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 9inApproach source 9°Breakover source 9°Departure source 9°
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · Any engine8.317.422.022.1
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)2.5L I-4 (LCV), 200 hp · 2WD · Any transmission8.417.722.022.6
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)2.5L I-4 (LCV), 200 hp, 3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.317.619.722.3
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp, 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.217.319.822.1
Crew cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp, 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.117.220.622.4
Crew cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp, 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel I-4 (LWN), 181 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.117.118.622.2
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.417.722.022.6

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Clearance and angles

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2015 Chevrolet Colorado clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 10inApproach source 10°Breakover source 10°Departure source 10°
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · Any engine8.317.422.022.1
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)2.5L I-4 (LCV), 200 hp · 2WD · Any transmission8.417.722.022.6
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic · Any engine8.317.619.722.3
Crew cab · Short box (5 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.217.319.822.1
Crew cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.117.220.622.4
Crew cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp · 4WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.117.118.622.2
Extended Cab · Long box (6 ft 2 in)3.6L V-6 (LFX), 305 hp · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic8.417.722.022.6

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12026 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications (pressroom product guide, specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet pressroom)
  2. 22026 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual (19451149A, 2025JUN06) · General Motors (Chevrolet)
  3. 32025 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications (pressroom product guide, specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet pressroom)
  4. 42024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 & ZR2 Bison Specifications (pressroom product guide, specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet pressroom)
  5. 5The All-New 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Takes Midsize Trucks to the Next Level (launch release served at the 2023 Colorado specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet pressroom)
  6. 62019 Colorado Online Order / Reference Guide: Dimensions - Crew Cab · General Motors (GM Fleet online order / reference guide)
  7. 72019 Colorado Online Order / Reference Guide: Dimensions - Extended Cab · General Motors (GM Fleet online order / reference guide)
  8. 82017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 First Drive (Motor1.com review) · Motor1.com (Motorsport Network)Third-party
  9. 92016 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications (GM media site, specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet media site)
  10. 102015 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications (GM media site, specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet media site)

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Colorado ground clearance moved

The lowest and highest ground clearance Chevrolet prints for each model year, newest first, across Third generation (2023-present) and Second generation (2015-2022).

  • The top figure rose by 1.8 in, from 8.9 in in 2019 to 10.7 in in 2023 (Third generation (2023-present) replaced Second generation (2015-2022)).
  • The top figure rose by 1.5 in, from 10.7 in in 2023 to 12.2 in in 2024.
  • The top figure fell by 1.5 in, from 12.2 in in 2024 to 10.7 in in 2025.
Chevrolet Colorado ground clearance by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2026Third generation (2023-present)7.9 in10.7 in8Third generation (2023-present) specs
2025Third generation (2023-present)7.9 in10.7 in8Third generation (2023-present) specs
2024Third generation (2023-present)10.7 in12.2 in2Third generation (2023-present) specs
2023Third generation (2023-present)7.9 in10.7 in8Third generation (2023-present) specs
2019Second generation (2015-2022)8.1 in8.9 in43Second generation (2015-2022) specs
2016Second generation (2015-2022)8.1 in8.4 in14Second generation (2015-2022) specs
2015Second generation (2015-2022)8.1 in8.4 in10Second generation (2015-2022) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Colorado leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2026
10.7 in
2026 4WD, Crew cab, ZR2.
Lowest in 2026
7.9 in
2026 WT, LT, Crew cab, any drive.
Highest of any year, 2024
12.2 in
2024 ZR2 Bison, Crew cab, 4WD.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Colorado ground clearance

Chevrolet’s own 2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By trim

  • WT7.9 in
  • LT7.9 in
  • Z718.9 in
  • Trail Boss9.5 in
  • ZR210.7 in

05 / Compared

Colorado against other midsize pickups

The newest model year we hold for each, ground clearance by Chevrolet’s and the other makers’ own documents.

midsize pickups compared on ground clearance
ModelModel yearGround clearance
Chevrolet Colorado20267.9–10.7 in
Jeep GladiatorChevrolet Colorado vs Jeep Gladiator2025–202610.0–11.6 in
Toyota TacomaChevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma2025–202611.5 in
Ford RangerChevrolet Colorado vs Ford Ranger20269.3–10.7 in
GMC Canyon20239.6–10.7 in
Nissan FrontierChevrolet Colorado vs Nissan Frontier2018–20197.6–8.9 in
Honda Ridgeline20267.6 in

06 / Next

More on the Colorado

Colorado specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model pageColorado towing7,700 lb in 2026, with every other year.See towingColorado payloadup to 1,151–1,684 lb in 2025–2026, with every other year.See payloadColorado weight4,716–5,298 lb in 2025–2026, with every other year.See weightColorado dimensions212.7–213.2 in in 2026, with every other year.See dimensionsColorado tires4 stock sizes in 2026, with every other year.See tiresRankingMost ground clearance: pickups: where the Colorado places.See the rankingRankingBest approach angle: where the Colorado places.See the rankingRankingBest breakover angle: where the Colorado places.See the rankingTire size calculatorWhat a bigger tire adds to ground clearance.Compare tire sizes

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the ground clearance of the 2026 Colorado?

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has 7.9–10.7 in of ground clearance, depending on trim. Angles: approach 29.1–38.3°; breakover 19.5–24.6°; departure 22.3–25.1°.

Which 2026 Colorado has the most ground clearance?

The 2026 4WD, Crew cab, ZR2, at 10.7 in.

Which 2026 Colorado has the least ground clearance?

The 2026 WT, LT, Crew cab, any drive, at 7.9 in.

What changes the Colorado’s ground clearance?

Trim, by Chevrolet’s own figures for 2026. By trim: WT 7.9 in; LT 7.9 in; Z71 8.9 in; Trail Boss 9.5 in.

Has the Colorado’s ground clearance changed over the years?

2026: 7.9–10.7 in; 2025: 7.9–10.7 in; 2024: 10.7–12.2 in; 2023: 7.9–10.7 in; 2019: 8.1–8.9 in. The top figure rose by 1.8 in, from 8.9 in in 2019 to 10.7 in in 2023 (Third generation (2023-present) replaced Second generation (2015-2022)).

These are Chevrolet’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.