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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71

Truck (Extended Cab) · 200–305 hp · 20–22 mpg combined

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$28,515Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

52 factory options, from $15 to $7,710.

Z71 Trail Boss$7,710
2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel DI Engine$3,905
18" 5-Spoke Gloss Black Aluminum Wheels$2,395
Dual-Mode Exhaust$1,195
GearOn Utility Rack Package$995
3.6L SIDI V6 Engine$950
Bed Protection Package$950
Exterior Convenience Package$815
Black 3" Round Off-Road Assist Steps$745
Chrome 5" Rectangular Assist Steps$725
Black 5" Rectangular Assist Steps$675
Metal Bed Storage Box$625
Vinyl Tonneau Cover$615
Soft Folding Tonneau Cover$595
Body-Color Grille$540
GearOn Divider Package$505
Bose Premium Audio System$500
Chevrolet MyLink Audio System w/8" Diagonal Color Touch Navigation$495
Spray-On Bed Liner$475
GearOn Bar Package$415
Bed Liner$395
Wheel Flares$370
Heavy Duty Trailering Package$250
Interior Protection Package$250
Chrome Recovery Hooks$200
Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates$195
All-Weather Floor Liner w/Chevrolet Logo$190
Chrome Door Handles$185
Side Window Weather Deflector$180
Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards$170
Molded Hood Protector$165
All-Weather Floor Mats$160
Black Bowtie Emblem Package$155
Rubber Bed Mat$140
Polished Exhaust Tip$135
Side Window Weather Deflector$135
Cargo Tie-Down Rings$120
Chrome Door Handles$90
Utility Rack Load Stops$90
Tailgate Liner$80
Engine Block Heater$75
Wheel Locks$70
Bed Net$70
Trailer Hitch Tow Ball Cover$35
Front License Plate Bracket$15
Z71 Trail Boss Package Savings−$1,000
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Colorado is right for you?

Four trims, $20,100 to $28,515. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,545, from Work Truck to LT.

The numbers.

Six configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

200–305hp2.5L four-cylinder / 3.6L six-cylinder
191–269lb-ftTorque
20–22mpgCombined · 17–20 city · 24–27 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
4–5Seats
4,000–4,520 lbsCurb weight
5,400–6,000 lbsGVWR
7,000 lbsMax towing
1,340–1,510 lbsMax payload

144 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Jet Black

Leatherette/cloth.

10 factory paints

  • Black
  • Red Hot
  • Laser Blue
  • Cyber Gray Metallic
  • Brownstone Metallic
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Red Rock Metallic
  • Rainforest Green Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Inferno Orange Metallic

8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Colorado.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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