Where are Chevy Colorados made?
The Chevrolet Colorado is produced at GM's Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, United States.
For the current generation, that facility serves as the primary production site for the Colorado, with the GMC Canyon sharing the same plant and production lines to deliver both pickups to the North American market. This article explains where Colorados are built and how production is organized today.
Primary production site
To identify the main manufacturing location, consider the plant responsible for assembling the Colorado on its current platform.
- Wentzville Assembly, Wentzville, Missouri, United States — the primary production site for the Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon for North America.
These trucks are produced on shared lines at Wentzville, reflecting GM's approach to consolidate midsize truck production in a single U.S. facility.
Context on the plant and model
The Wentzville plant has a long history of building GM trucks and SUVs, and the Colorado/Canyon are produced there as part of a shared platform strategy. GM has not publicly announced a relocation of this production to another country for the current generation, keeping the Colorado primarily manufactured in Missouri for U.S., Canadian, and some Latin American deliveries.
Summary: The Chevy Colorado is manufactured in Missouri at the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Plant, with production shared on the same lines as the GMC Canyon for the North American market.
Is a Chevy Colorado made in the USA?
Yes, Chevy Colorados are made in the United States at the General Motors assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri. However, like most vehicles, it's not 100% made in America, as about 71% of its parts are sourced from the U.S. and Canada, with the remaining components coming from other countries.
- Assembly Location: The final assembly of the Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon takes place in Wentzville, Missouri.
- Part Sourcing: While assembled in the U.S., some parts are sourced globally. For the Chevy Colorado, 71% of its parts are manufactured in the U.S. or Canada.
- Domestic Parts: Other American-made parts, like the 2.7L I4 L3B engines and 8-speed automatic transmissions, are also used in its construction.
Which Chevy trucks are made in Mexico?
Silao Assembly Plant: Located in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, this facility produces a variety of Chevy trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Silao Assembly Plant is integral to Chevrolet's production network and helps meet the demand for trucks in North America.
What Chevy Colorado to stay away from?
You should avoid early models of the first and second generations, specifically 2004–2006 and 2014–2019, due to common issues like transmission, engine, and HVAC problems. The 2015 model year is particularly problematic, with high complaint rates for transmission issues, loss of power steering, and a key stuck in the ignition.
Years to avoid
- First Generation (2004–2006): Early models had issues with valve seals and cylinder heads on the inline-five engine.
- Second Generation (2014–2019): This generation is often cited for transmission problems, particularly with the 8-speed transmission on 2017-2018 models, although this was reportedly improved with a different fluid.
- 2015 Colorado: This is frequently mentioned as the worst model year due to a high number of owner complaints. The most common problems were with the transmission (including shifting issues, hesitation, and failure) and loss of power steering, as well as the key getting stuck in the ignition.
Common issues across multiple years
- Transmission: Problems with the transmission are a recurring theme across many Colorado model years.
- Engine: Engine misfires and other issues have been reported in several model years.
- HVAC: Malfunctioning air conditioning blowers have been a complaint in various model years.
- Steering: Loss of power steering was a significant issue reported on the 2015 model.
What to consider
- If looking at second-generation models, later years like the 2022 and 2023 have had recalls and other issues, but the 2020 model year and the revised 2021 model are often praised for their ride and handling, notes RealTruck.com and Reddit users.
- The Chevrolet Colorado may not be the best choice if you need a truck for heavy-duty work, as some sources suggest the 2.7L engine can be underpowered for frequent heavy loads, notes this YouTube video.
Who makes Colorado engine?
Holden Colorado
Only one engine is offered, the 2.8 L turbo diesel, built by GM in the Rayong factory. It is available in four trim levels: DX (single cab chassis only), LX, LT, and LTZ.
