Where are the jack points on a Chevy Colorado?
The Chevy Colorado’s official jack points are the front center crossmember, the rear center crossmember, and the reinforced pinch-weld pads along the rocker panels. Using these points as intended makes tire changes and maintenance safer, especially when paired with jack stands. Always consult your year-specific owner's manual for exact locations and any model-specific notes.
Front jack points
When lifting the front end, there are two primary options depending on accessibility and the jack you have: the center front crossmember and the rocker-panel pinch welds near the front wheels.
- Center front crossmember: A reinforced pad located in the middle of the front subframe, just behind the bumper. It is designed to accept a floor jack for lifting the entire front of the Colorado.
- Front rocker-panel pinch welds: The molded pinch-weld pads along the bottom edge of the rocker panel, typically just behind the front wheel. These are visible as reinforced notches or pads that accept a jack cradle or common floor jack contact.
When front lifting, avoid lifting from the bumper cover, engine cradle bolts, or non-designated points, and always use wheel chocks and safety supports.
Rear jack points
For the rear of the Colorado, use the center rear crossmember or the rear rocker-panel pinch welds behind the rear doors. The choice depends on your access and the task at hand.
- Center rear crossmember: A reinforced crossbar at the middle of the rear frame, typically located under the bed near the rear bumper, intended for use with a floor jack to lift the back of the truck.
- Rear rocker-panel pinch welds: The pinch-weld pads along the bottom of the rocker panel behind the rear wheel; these provide a safe contact point for rear lifting when jack stands are used.
As with the front, do not lift from the bumper, tailgate, or any non-designated area. Secure the vehicle with chocks and place jack stands as soon as possible.
Safety and best practices
Before you lift
Park on level ground, engage the parking brake, and chock the wheels that remain on the ground. Check tire size and model-specific notes in the owner’s manual.
Using jack stands
Never rely on a floor jack alone to support a raised vehicle. Once elevated, place jack stands on solid support points under the same jack points you used for lifting, and lower the vehicle slowly onto the stands.
Summary
In short, the Chevy Colorado uses front and rear center crossmembers and rocker-panel pinch-welds as primary jack points. These points, used with proper safety steps (wheel chocks, jack stands), allow safe lifting for tire changes and maintenance. Always verify the exact points for your year/model in the owner's manual before lifting.
