Most Replaced Parts on the 2nd Gen Chevrolet Colorado (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.

Body and Exterior

The usual tell is a door handle that pulls with no resistance. Catch it early and it is a parts bill. Ignore it and it becomes a parts and labor bill.

Common parts in this group: mirrors, door handles, grilles, bumper covers, headlamps.

Worth knowing: Factory paint codes only work if the substrate and primer are the same.

Glass and Wipers

The usual tell is chattering or streaking that returns within a week of new blades. Catch it early and it is a parts bill. Ignore it and it becomes a parts and labor bill.

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

Worth knowing: GM wiper arms and blades are matched to the specific windshield curvature, and length is not the only variable.

Brakes

The usual tell is a grinding noise, which means the friction material is already gone. Worth checking at the same time you rotate tires, since the wheel is already off.

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

Worth knowing: Aftermarket rotors are frequently thinner at the same nominal diameter, which changes heat capacity and warp behavior.

Sensors, Cameras and Driver Assistance

The usual tell is a backup camera image that flickers, goes blue, or shows lines. Owners who do mostly short trips see this sooner than the mileage suggests.

Common parts in this group: park assist sensors, backup cameras, blind zone modules, front camera modules, radar sensors.

Worth knowing: TPMS sensors have to match the protocol and frequency the receiver expects.

Cooling System

The usual tell is the sweet smell of coolant after shutdown with no visible puddle. Mileage is a rough guide here. Load, heat and road surface matter more.

Common parts in this group: radiators, water pumps, thermostats, coolant hoses, cooling fans.

Worth knowing: Surge tanks and caps are pressure-rated to the specific system, and a wrong cap is a slow way to cook a head gasket.

Suspension

The usual tell is the nose diving noticeably further under braking than it did new. Worth checking at the same time you rotate tires, since the wheel is already off.

Common parts in this group: shocks, struts, control arms, ball joints, sway bar links.

Worth knowing: GM valving is tuned to the specific spring rate and curb weight of your trim, and a generic replacement changes the whole balance.

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.

Ordering is easiest if you have the VIN in front of you. Head to our Chevrolet OEM parts catalog to shop by vehicle, or search for Colorado parts to go straight to a part.