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2017 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Change Details


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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
9-12-2016

GM's 2017 Chevy Colorado and Canyon both get the new V6 engine we highlighted in our recent story. The rest of the changes are not as significant, but they are now available. Here is what shoppers will see for 2017. We are listing them together where both get the same changes:

 

Interior Changes Both:

- New Audio system, Code IOB - Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes USB ports, auxiliary jack, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone

1 - Included with (PCP) Custom Special Edition. Includes (UE1) OnStar and (VV4) OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

- New Teen Driver mode, Code TDM, a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver

 

Exterior Changes - Colorado

- New Custom Special Edition, Code PCP, includes (VAT) body-color grille, LPO, (D75) body-color door handles, (DL6) outside power-adjustable, body-color, remote, manual-folding mirrors, (VT5) body-color rear bumper, (PZX) 18" Dark Argent Metallic cast aluminum wheels and (IOB) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen

1 - Not available with (PCX) Work Truck Appearance Package.

- LPO Options:

- - Cargo divider, Code SIZ (Canyon also)

- - Front fog lamp kit, Code S3U (Canyon also)

- - Stripe Package, low gloss Black, includes hood and tailgate, Code SB7

 

Exterior Changes - Canyon

- LPO, SLE Chrome Appearance Package, includes (VKY) Chrome door handles, LPO, (SCZ) Chrome tailgate handle, LPO, (VKU) Chrome mirror caps, LPO and (VQZ) polished exhaust tip, LPO -

- Wheels, 20" (50.9 cm) Ultra-Bright machined aluminum with painted accents, Code RQ9

 

New Colors - Colorado

- Graphite Metallic, Code GPA

- Cajun Red Tintcoat, Code GPJ

 

New Colors - Canyon

- Mineral Metallic, Code GJB

- Dark Slate Metallic, Code GPA

- Red Quartz Tintcoat, Code GPJ

 

Photo Note: GM has not yer released 2017 Images for Colorado and Canyon

 

 

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What about the 8 speed transmission being paired to the new 3.6L V6? Any word on whether or not this transmission will be paired to the 2.8L Duramax.

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Nope. I will keep watching for that. Maybe with all the torque they don't need the added intermediary gears. First and 6th can be as wide as the 1-8. Just thinking out loud.

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I'd actually consider one of these trucks if they would make a power moonroof and power rear sliding window available... I don't get why they don't do this...

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