Common Chevrolet Colorado Replacement Parts, 2015-2022

The Colorado 2nd Gen ran from 2015-2022 and is the return of the midsize Chevy truck. After enough of these come across the parts counter you start to see the same short list of components over and over. Here is what owners of this generation actually end up buying, and what to know before you order.

Glass and Wipers

The usual tell is chattering or streaking that returns within a week of new blades. Owners who do mostly short trips see this sooner than the mileage suggests.

Common parts in this group: wiper blades, wiper transmissions, wiper motors, washer pumps, rain sensors.

Worth knowing: Windshields with acoustic interlayer, HUD or camera brackets are not interchangeable with base glass.

Brakes

The usual tell is a pedal that sits lower than it used to, or sinks slowly at a stoplight. The number in the manual assumes conditions most people in North Texas do not have.

Common parts in this group: brake pads, brake rotors, brake calipers, brake hoses, wheel speed sensors.

Worth knowing: GM friction material is matched to the specific rotor metallurgy and the ABS calibration on your vehicle.

Ignition and Engine Management

The usual tell is fuel economy that drifts down a mile or two per gallon over a few months. Owners who do mostly short trips see this sooner than the mileage suggests.

Common parts in this group: spark plugs, ignition coils, camshaft position sensors, crankshaft position sensors, oxygen sensors.

Worth knowing: Plug gap, heat range and electrode material are specified per engine, and GM’s Active Fuel Management and Dynamic Fuel Management engines are sensitive to it.

Exhaust and Emissions

The usual tell is an exhaust tick on cold start that quiets as the manifold expands. The number in the manual assumes conditions most people in North Texas do not have.

Common parts in this group: catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, DEF injectors, diesel particulate filters, EVAP purge valves.

Worth knowing: Catalytic converters are emissions-certified parts, and substrate loading is what the downstream oxygen sensor is judging.

Drivetrain and Transfer Case

The usual tell is a hum that changes with steering input, which usually points at a wheel bearing. Worth checking at the same time you rotate tires, since the wheel is already off.

Common parts in this group: transfer case encoder motors, front differential actuators, u-joints, CV axles, driveshaft center bearings.

Worth knowing: CV axle length and spline count vary by ride height package on the same truck.

Heating and Air Conditioning

The usual tell is air that is cold at highway speed and warm at a stoplight. Owners who do mostly short trips see this sooner than the mileage suggests.

Common parts in this group: cabin air filters, blower motors, blower motor resistors, A/C compressors, condensers.

Worth knowing: Condenser and evaporator core dimensions are specific, and a near-fit leaks at the seal.

Before You Order

Have the VIN ready. On a Colorado the same model year can carry two or three different engines and several suspension packages.
Check the SPID label in the glove box or console for your RPO codes.
Front and rear parts are rarely the same number, even when they look identical.
If the part is electrical, confirm the fit before you order. Electrical parts are not returnable at any GM dealer, including us.

Genuine GM parts, dealer priced, shipped from Dallas. our Chevrolet OEM parts catalog has the full catalog, or search for Colorado parts.