Chevrolet has opened the order books for the 2027 Colorado. The 2027 order guide arrived August 3 with zero fanfare from GM, and while this isn’t a redesign year, there’s enough inside to change how you’d build one: a new engine code for the TurboMax, three new colors, two new wheel designs, faster onboard Wi-Fi, and a convenience package that finally reaches the off-road trims.
The GMC Canyon made the jump to 2027 the same day. Here’s everything that changed on the Chevy side.
The Lineup Stays Put
Five trims, one body style. Every 2027 Colorado is a crew cab short box with the 2.7L TurboMax and an 8-speed automatic, same as it’s been since this generation launched for 2023. If you were hoping for a long box or a different cab, this isn’t the year.
The TurboMax Gets a New Code
The quietest change on the list might end up being the biggest. For 2027, the 2.7L TurboMax carries RPO code L4B instead of the L3B it launched with. Same displacement, same name, same transmission.
GM doesn’t hand out new engine codes for nothing. A change like this usually points to a hardware or emissions revision somewhere in the engine, and it has real consequences for owners: parts catalogs, tunes, and service procedures all key off that code. What actually changed, and whether power or towing numbers move with it, isn’t in the guide yet.
New Equipment
- (Q5U) 17-inch wheels for the LT
- (SKZ) 18-inch Gloss Black machined-face wheels
- (U5G) 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, up from 4G LTE
- (UG1) Universal Home Remote
- (HV3) Jet Black with Artemis Cloth/Evotex interior for the ZR2
One welcome bit of package news: (ZL4) Convenience Package III is now optional on the Z71 and available on the ZR2. That equipment was off the menu for the off-road trims before, so if that combination kept you from ordering one, the door is open now.
Gone for 2027: the L3B engine code and the (Q5W) 17-inch Argent Metallic wheels, plus three colors.
Three Colors In, Three Out
Snowdrift Metallic, Reef Blue Metallic, and Sunrise Orange are done. Taking their place: Serpent Metallic, Storm Gray Metallic, and Nitron Blue.
Check the fine print before you set your heart on a combination, though. Storm Gray and Nitron Blue won’t pair with the ZR2’s Jet Black and Artemis interior, and Serpent Metallic won’t combine with the Z71’s Adrenaline Red cabin. So the two most interesting new colors largely skip the two trims most people want them on.
The Numbers Don’t Move
Payload, GVWR, dimensions, fuel capacity: all identical to the current truck. A 4WD Colorado still carries up to 1,700 lbs, GVWR holds at 6,250 lbs, the tank is still 21.4 gallons, and the ZR2 still stands on 10.73 inches of ground clearance. Whatever the L4B revision is, it hasn’t touched a published spec.
Buy a 2026 or Order a 2027?
It comes down to color and patience. If Snowdrift, Reef Blue, or Sunrise Orange is your truck, a 2026 is your only path, and closeout season is when dealers get flexible. That leverage only improves as 2027 production ramps up.
If the new colors appeal, or you’re curious what the L4B revision brings, orders are open now.
The Rest of the 2027 Story
The Colorado follows the pattern GM has applied to most of its 2027 lineup: colors, wheels, and packages reshuffled, nothing structural. If you’re shopping the broader family, the changes for each model so far:
- 2027 GMC Yukon: What’s New
- 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban: What’s New
- 2027 GMC Acadia Updates
- 2027 Chevrolet Traverse Updates
- 2027 Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq Changes
The full-size trucks are the exception. The 2027 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 are getting far more than a color shuffle, and the details that have surfaced so far are worth a read while you wait for their order guides:
- 2027 Chevrolet Silverado: Official First Look and Specs
- Next-Gen 2027 GMC Sierra 1500: V8 and Trim Changes
- 2027 Silverado and Sierra V8: RPO Codes and Oil Spec
Join the Discussion
Ordering a 2027, or hunting a 2026 deal before the old colors disappear? The 2023+ Colorado & Canyon forum is where owners are comparing notes.
Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated ‘Car Talk’ Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire