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2026 Chevrolet Colorado maintenance schedule

The 2026 Colorado is part of the GMT31XX-2 generation (2023-2026), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2026 Colorado needs, and when

All 12 of these items come from Chevrolet's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Chevrolet's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (L3B)

OLM dictated

7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (L3B)

Inspect frequently off-road

45,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter (L3B)22,500 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation (L3B)7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid (L3B)45,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant (L3B)150,000 mi / 5 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (L3B)

Severe duty protocol

45,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs (L3B)

Accelerated turbo wear

60,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt (L3B)97,500 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (L3B)

4WD models

45,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve (L3B)97,500 miManufacturer
12V battery (L3B)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30 dexos1 Gen3, 6 qt
Coolant
Dex-Cool
Transmission fluid
Mobil 1 LV ATF HP

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.7L 4-cyl (L3B), 8-speed auto (8L80), RWD/4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Equipment

NHTSA 26V114000

February 2026

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$720
Five years of maintenance
$3,960
The major service near 100,000 mi
$1,680

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Colorado model years

GMT31XX-2 (2023-2026)

2023202420252026

GMT31XX (2015-2022)

20152016201720182019202020212022

Shopping new? The Chevrolet Colorado guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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