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{{Infobox Automobile
{{Infobox Automobile
|name=Chevrolet Express
|name = Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon
|image=[[Image:Chevrolet-Express-Van.jpg|250px|2003-present Chevrolet Express 3500]]
|image = [[Image:GMC Canyon.jpg|250px|GMC Canyon crew cab]]
|manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
|manufacturer = [[General Motors]]
|production=1996–present
| production = 2004–present
|class=Full-size [[van]]
|class = Mid-size [[pickup truck]]
|platform=[[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]]
|platform = [[GM GMT platform#GMT355|GMT355]]
|aka=GMC Savana
|layout = [[Front-engine design|Front-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]]/[[four-wheel drive]]
|assembly=[[Wentzville, Missouri]], [[USA]]
|body_style = 2-door <BR> 4-door
|predecessor=[[Chevrolet Van]]/[[GMC Vandura]]
|length = Regular cab {{Auto in|192|0}} <BR> Extended cab {{Auto in|207.1|0}}
|length=1996-98 SWB: {{Auto in|218.8|0}}<br>1996-98 LWB: {{Auto in|238.8|0}}<br>1999-2002 SWB: {{Auto in|218.7|0}}<br>1999-2002 LWB: {{Auto in|238.7|0}}<br>2003-Present SWB: {{Auto in|224.1|0}}<bR>2003-Present LWB: {{Auto in|244.1|0}}<br>2003-05 Savana LWB: {{Auto in|244.0|0}}
|height = {{Auto in|65}}
|wheelbase=SWB: {{Auto in|135.0|0}}<bR>LWB: {{Auto in|155.0|0}}<br>1999-2000 Express SWB: {{Auto in|127.9|0}}
|width = {{Auto in|68}}
|width=SWB: {{Auto in|79.2|0}}<bR>LWB & 2003-Present SWB: {{Auto in|79.4|0}}
|wheelbase = Regular cab {{Auto in|111.2|0}} <BR> Extended cab {{Auto in|126}}
|body_style=3-door [[van]]<Br>4-door [[van]]
|predecessor = [[Chevrolet S10]]/GMC Sonoma
|height=1996-98 Express: {{Auto in|81.8|0}}<br>1996-98 Savana SWB/2500 SWB & 3500 LWB: {{Auto in|82.5|0}}<br>{{Auto in|84.7|0}}<br>{{Auto in|85.0|0}}<br>1996-98 Savana LWB: {{Auto in|88.3|0}}<br>{{Auto in|84.8|0}}<bR>1500 & 2001-02 3500 LS LWB: {{Auto in|79.6|0}}<br>1997-2002 3500 SWB: {{Auto in|83.9|0}}<br>1997-2002 2500 LWB: {{Auto in|81.1|0}}<br>2001-02 2500 LWB: {{Auto in|82.2|0}}<br>2001-02 3500 LWB: {{Auto in|82.8|0}}<br>2003-Present SWB: {{Auto in|81.6|0}}<Br>2003-Present LWB: {{Auto in|82.0|0}}
|engine = {{Auto cc|2770}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#LK5|LK5]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]] <BR> {{Auto cc|2923}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#LLV|LLV]]'' I4 <BR> {{Auto cc|3460}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#L52|L52]]'' [[Straight-5|I5]] <BR> {{Auto cc|3653}} ''[[GM Atlas engine#LLR|LLR]]'' I5
|engine=4.3L [[V6]]<br>5.0L [[V8]]<br>5.7L [[V8]]<br>6.5L [[V8]]<br>7.4L [[V8]]<br>6.6L [[V8]] [[Diesel]]
|transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] <BR> 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
|transmission=4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
|assembly = [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], [[USA]] <BR> [[Rayong]], [[Thailand]]
|related = [[Isuzu i-Series]] <BR> [[Holden Rodeo]] <BR> [[Isuzu D-Max]] <BR> [[Hummer H3]] <BR> [[Hummer H3T]]
}}
}}
The GM '''G-Series''' ([[rear wheel drive]]) and '''H-Series''' ([[all wheel drive]]) vans, the '''Chevrolet Express''' and the '''GMC Savana''', are full-size [[van]]s from [[General Motors]]. They replaced the [[GMC Vandura]] and [[Chevrolet Van]] in 1996. The Express and Savana currently hold 44.8% of the full-size van market in the United States, just behind rival [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]'s [[Ford E-Series|E-Series]]. The Express outsells the Savana by more than 3 to 1.


After 2003, the Express and Savana had updated sheetmetal similar to the GMT800 light trucks and SUVs, and at the same time, fitted with the LS engines. In 2004 Stability Control (Stabilitrak) was added to all passenger vans. In 2008 the interior was updated and side impact roof airbags were standard on all passenger models. They also offer the [[E85]] [[Flexfuel]] Vortec 5.3L V8 engine in both the 2008 Express 1500 Work Van and Passenger Van. The 6.6L [[Duramax]] Diesel [[V8]] was added as an option for 2006.
The '''[[Chevrolet]] Colorado''' and its counterpart, the '''[[GMC (automobile)|GMC]] Canyon''', are [[General Motors]]' mid-size [[pickup truck]]s introduced in 2004 to replace the [[Chevrolet S-10]] and [[GMC Sonoma]]. [[Isuzu]], which participated in the design the truck, began selling a version of the truck in late 2005 named the [[Isuzu i-Series|"i-Series"]]. The Chevrolet Colorado was jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's [[Brazil]] operations, and Isuzu, based on the [[GM GMT platform#GMT355|GMT355]], itself the basis for the GMT 345-based [[Hummer H3]]. The vehicles are manufactured and produced at a GM plant in [[Rayong]], [[Thailand]], and in [[Shreveport Operations|Shreveport, Louisiana]].
 
[[Image:04-07 Chevrolet Colorado LS regular.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Chevrolet Colorado LS regular cab]]
[[Image:Chevrolet Colorado extcab.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Chevrolet Colorado extended cab]]
The Colorado/Canyon offer both [[Manual transmission|manual]] and [[automatic transmission]]s. GM also offers either a [[rear-wheel drive]] or [[four-wheel drive]] drivetrain with standard, extended, and four-door crew cab bodystyles. Most models come with the {{Auto cc|2770}} [[GM Atlas engine#LK5|LK5]] I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful {{Auto cc|3460}} [[GM Atlas engine#L52|L52]] Straight-5 comes with the Z71 package on 4-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the 4-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3.
 
A ZQ8 edition is available with a lower and more road-tuned "sport" suspension than the standard Z85 and comes with 17&nbsp;inch wheels, color-matched bumper and grille, and low profile fender flares. There is also a Xtreme edition of the ZQ8 which has a different front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares, grille, headlights, and 18 inch wheels. The Xtreme edition is basically a continuation of a trim package from its predecessor, the [[Chevrolet S-10]].
 
For 2007, Colorado/Canyons offer new engines, which include the {{Auto cc|2923}} [[GM Atlas engine#LLV|LLV]] [[Straight-4|I4]] and {{Auto cc|3653}} [[GM Atlas engine#L5R|L5R]] [[Straight-5|I5]], new colors&nbsp;— Deep Ruby (Sonoma Red for the Canyon), Pace Blue (Sport Blue for the Canyon) and Imperial Blue (Midnight Blue for the Canyon), and new tires and wheels.


The cargo variety of the Express/Savana is popular as a work vehicle, often used by [[electrician]]s, [[plumber]]s, and others needing to haul a variety of large items. In this way, it is the North American equivalent of the ubiquitous [[white van man|white vans]] in the [[United Kingdom|UK]].
Colorado/Canyon U.S. sales peaked in 2005 at 163,204 units, surpassing the perennial segment leader, the [[Ford Ranger]], by almost 35% and just 3.3% behind the new best-seller, the [[Toyota Tacoma]]. In 2006, however, while still leading the Ford pickup by 27.5%, Colorado/Canyon's sales lagged their [[Toyota]] competitor's by almost 34%.


The Express/Savana is also available as a passenger van, seating 8 to 15 passengers (depending on the model), and is often used as a very capable [[tow vehicle]], [[ambulance]] or as a [[shuttle bus]].
Despite crew cabs being limited to LT trims which most other Chevrolet vehicles only offer front bucket seating with the trim; the LT crew cabs are the only trims of the Colorado to have 6-passenger seating (i.e. with front bench seating).


Both the cargo and passenger models, as well as [[cutaway van|cutaway]] versions often serve as the basis for [[conversion van]]s and [[motorhome]]s.
{{clear}}
==Engines==
{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|2004–2006||{{Auto Lrev|173}} [[GM Atlas engine#LK5|LK5]] [[Straight-4|I4]]||{{Convert|175|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|185}}
|-
|2007-2009||{{Auto Lrev|178}} [[GM Atlas engine#LLV|LLV]] [[Straight-4|I4]]||{{Convert|185|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|195}}<ref name="specs">http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/specifications/</ref>
|-
|2004–2006||{{Auto Lrev|214}} [[GM Atlas engine#L52|L52]] [[Straight-5|I5]]||{{Convert|220|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|225}}
|-
|2007-2009||{{Auto Lrev|223}} [[GM Atlas engine#LLR|LLR]] [[Straight-5|I5]]||{{Convert|242|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|242}}<ref name="specs"/>
|-
|2009||{{Auto Lrev|325}} [[V8]]||{{Convert|300|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{Auto lbft|320}}<ref>http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2009/Spec%20Sheet/Gen%20IV/2009%20Gen%20IV%20Truck/09_LH8_n.xls</ref>
|}


There was a limited edition model of the Chevy Express passenger variety, named the LT. This type was a GM factory made conversion that included a [[Bose Corporation|Bose]] sound system, two flip down flat panel [[television]] monitors, a [[VCR]], [[leather]] seats, [[aluminum]] wheels, extra trim, and an advanced [[General Motors Corporation|GM]] stereo system with [[compact disc|CD]] and cassette. This model was discontinued around the year 2003 and was meant as a trial sale.
==Safety==
In the [[IIHS|Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's]] frontal offset test the Colorado is given an ''Acceptable'' overall score.<ref>http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=985M</ref>In the side impact test of the Colorado without optional side airbags resulted in a ''Poor'' overall rating. The vehicle's structure is rated ''Poor'' as well.<ref>http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=938</ref>


<gallery>Image:96-02 Chevrolet Express 2500.jpg|1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500
==Yearly American sales figures==
Image:Chevrolet-Express.jpg|1996-2002 Chevrolet Express
{| class="wikitable"
Image:Chevrolet Express Cutaway.JPG|2003-present Chevrolet Express cutaway
|-
</gallery>
! Calendar Year
<gallery>
! Total U.S. sales
Image:GMC Savana.jpg|2003-present GMC Savana 2500
|-
Image:GMC Savana (Discount Car Rental).JPG|2003-present GMC Savana with extended nose
| 2004<ref>http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/05/205609.html</ref>
</gallery>
| 117,475
|-
| 2005
| 128,359
|-
| 2006<ref>http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=6&docid=31596</ref>
| 93,876
|-
| 2007
| 89,552
|-
| 2008<ref>http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161</ref>
| 67,447
|}


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==References==
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==External links==
[[Image:Olympia Police Truck.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Chevrolet Colorado being used by Police in [[Olympia, Washington]]]]
*[http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/ Official site]
*[http://www.coloradofans.com/ coloradofans.com] - Largest Community for the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon
*[http://www.355nation.net/ 355nation.net] - The Nation's Premier Colorado/Canyon Website
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 4 February 2009


Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon
GMC Canyon crew cab
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2004–present
AssemblyShreveport, Louisiana, USA
Rayong, Thailand
PredecessorChevrolet S10/GMC Sonoma
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Body style(s)2-door
4-door
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive/four-wheel drive
PlatformGMT355
Engine(s)2.8 L (2770 cc, 169 cu in) LK5 I4
2.9 L (2923 cc, 178 cu in) LLV I4
3.5 L (3460 cc, 211 cu in) L52 I5
3.7 L (3653 cc, 223 cu in) LLR I5
Transmission(s)5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
WheelbaseRegular cab 111.2 in (2824 mm)
Extended cab 126 in (3200.4 mm)
LengthRegular cab 192 in (4877 mm)
Extended cab 207.1 in (5260 mm)
Width68 in (1727.2 mm)
Height65 in (1651 mm)
RelatedIsuzu i-Series
Holden Rodeo
Isuzu D-Max
Hummer H3
Hummer H3T
ManualsService Manual

The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are General Motors' mid-size pickup trucks introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma. Isuzu, which participated in the design the truck, began selling a version of the truck in late 2005 named the "i-Series". The Chevrolet Colorado was jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. The vehicles are manufactured and produced at a GM plant in Rayong, Thailand, and in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Chevrolet Colorado LS regular cab
Chevrolet Colorado extended cab

The Colorado/Canyon offer both manual and automatic transmissions. GM also offers either a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive drivetrain with standard, extended, and four-door crew cab bodystyles. Most models come with the 2.8 L (2770 cc, 169 cu in) LK5 I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful 3.5 L (3460 cc, 211 cu in) L52 Straight-5 comes with the Z71 package on 4-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the 4-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3.

A ZQ8 edition is available with a lower and more road-tuned "sport" suspension than the standard Z85 and comes with 17 inch wheels, color-matched bumper and grille, and low profile fender flares. There is also a Xtreme edition of the ZQ8 which has a different front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares, grille, headlights, and 18 inch wheels. The Xtreme edition is basically a continuation of a trim package from its predecessor, the Chevrolet S-10.

For 2007, Colorado/Canyons offer new engines, which include the 2.9 L (2923 cc, 178 cu in) LLV I4 and 3.7 L (3653 cc, 223 cu in) L5R I5, new colors — Deep Ruby (Sonoma Red for the Canyon), Pace Blue (Sport Blue for the Canyon) and Imperial Blue (Midnight Blue for the Canyon), and new tires and wheels.

Colorado/Canyon U.S. sales peaked in 2005 at 163,204 units, surpassing the perennial segment leader, the Ford Ranger, by almost 35% and just 3.3% behind the new best-seller, the Toyota Tacoma. In 2006, however, while still leading the Ford pickup by 27.5%, Colorado/Canyon's sales lagged their Toyota competitor's by almost 34%.

Despite crew cabs being limited to LT trims which most other Chevrolet vehicles only offer front bucket seating with the trim; the LT crew cabs are the only trims of the Colorado to have 6-passenger seating (i.e. with front bench seating).

Engines

Years Engine Power Torque
2004–2006 2.8 L (173 cu in) LK5 I4 175 hp (130 kW) 185 lb·ft (251 N·m)
2007-2009 2.9 L (178 cu in) LLV I4 185 hp (138 kW) 195 lb·ft (264 N·m)[1]
2004–2006 3.5 L (214 cu in) L52 I5 220 hp (164 kW) 225 lb·ft (305 N·m)
2007-2009 3.7 L (223 cu in) LLR I5 242 hp (180 kW) 242 lb·ft (328 N·m)[1]
2009 5.3 L (325 cu in) V8 300 hp (224 kW) 320 lb·ft (434 N·m)[2]

Safety

In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal offset test the Colorado is given an Acceptable overall score.[3]In the side impact test of the Colorado without optional side airbags resulted in a Poor overall rating. The vehicle's structure is rated Poor as well.[4]

Yearly American sales figures

Calendar Year Total U.S. sales
2004[5] 117,475
2005 128,359
2006[6] 93,876
2007 89,552
2008[7] 67,447

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado/specifications/
  2. ↑ http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2009/Spec%20Sheet/Gen%20IV/2009%20Gen%20IV%20Truck/09_LH8_n.xls
  3. ↑ http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=985M
  4. ↑ http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=938
  5. ↑ http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/05/205609.html
  6. ↑ http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=6&docid=31596
  7. ↑ http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161

External links

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