2026 Chevrolet Colorado Z71

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$48,790MSRP
$44,669Sale Price
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Black
    Interior Color
    Jet Black/Adrenaline Red, Perforated leather-appoi
    Fuel Economy
    17/22 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Drivetrain
    4WD
    Engine
    TurboMax™ engine
    VIN
    1GCPTDEKXT1211129
    Stock Number
    26M398
      • Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
      • Corrosion: 3 Years/36,000 Miles, Rust-Through, 6 Years/100,000 Miles
      • Drivetrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles, Certain commercial, government, and qualified fleet vehicles: 5 years/100,000 miles
      • Maintenance: First Visit: 12 Months/12,000 Miles
      • Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/60,000 Miles, Certain commercial, government, and qualified fleet vehicles: 5 years/100,000 miles
      • Warranty: <<< Preliminary 2026 Warranty >>>
      • Max seating capacity: 5
      • Fuel System: Direct Injection
      • Fuel tank capacity: 21 gal
      • Horsepower: 310
      • Towing capacity: 7700 lbs
      • 11.3" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-In:
        • 11.3" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-In, includes multi-touch display, AM/FM/SiriusXM1 radio capable
        • Bluetooth®2 streaming audio for music and select phones
        • Wireless Apple CarPlay™ capability for compatible phones3
        • Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phones4
        • Customize and manage entertainment and vehicle feature settings through the 11.3" diagonal touch-screen display
        • Use, control and manage select smartphone apps through the Infotainment system
        • Voice-activated technology for phone
      • 6-speaker audio system:
        • Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
      • SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription:
        • With your trial subscription, new GM vehicles equipped with SiriusXM with 360L advance in-car technology will bring you closer to your favorite stars, artists, creators, hosts and athletes1
        • SiriusXM with 360L transforms your ride with our most extensive and personalized radio experience on the road that lets you enjoy ad-free music, talk and news, live sports, comedy, podcasts and more
      • Wi-Fi® Hotspot capable:
        • Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones:
        • Can use Apple CarPlay1 and Android Auto2 wirelessly
        • Apple CarPlay1 and Android Auto2 compatibility, both wired or wirelessly
      • 17" 265/70R17SL all-season, blackwall spare tire
      • 17" spare wheel:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 18" 265/65R18 all-terrain blackwall 32" OD tires
      • 18" Android Dark full gloss aluminum wheels:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Automatic on/off headlamps:
        • Setting the control to "Auto" turns on the headlamps to normal low-beam brightness when sensors detect a certain level of darkness, along with other exterior lights when darkness is detected
        • When you shut off the ignition and exit the car, the lights remain lit as you walk away
        • Headlamps will turn off automatically, after a set amount of time, to help save battery life
        • Automatic on/off feature helps illuminate your way when needed, and turns off headlamps automatically when you don't
      • B-pillar Black applique
      • Black assist steps:
        • Textured step pads help provide secure footing
      • Black beltline moldings
      • Body-color door handles
      • Cab-mounted cargo area lamps:
        • Activated by virtual switch located in the infotainment system
        • Illuminates the cargo box area
      • CornerStep rear bumper
      • Deep-tinted glass:
        • All windows, except the windshield, driver and front passenger side glass, feature deep tinting
        • Provides added protection from sun and glare
      • EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate:
        • Raises and lowers the tailgate with reduced effort thanks to the assist of an internal torsion bar
        • Tailgate locks and unlocks with the same key as ignition and door
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • IntelliBeam:
        • At speeds above 25 mph, can automatically turn vehicle's high beams on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions1
      • LED fog lamps:
        • Help minimize glare in adverse driving conditions
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • LED projector Headlamps and Daylight Running Lamps:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • LED tail lamps:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Painted mirror caps:
        • Cool Anderson Metallic on LT
        • Black on Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2
      • Premier Soft Roll-Up Truck Bed Cover by RealTruck Advantage
      • Privacy glass:
        • Rear side windows
      • Remote locking tailgate:
        • Utilize vehicle key fob to lock and unlock tailgate
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Solar glazing glass:
        • On front side windows
      • Solar-absorbing windshield:
        • Helps minimize the effects of solar rays entering the cabin
        • Assists in maintaining a more comfortable interior temperature
      • StowFlex Tailgate
      • Tailgate keyed cylinder lock:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center:
        • Includes driver personalization, warning messages and vehicle information
        • Fully reconfigurable high definition cluster layout
        • Allows drivers to personalize vehicle features, including warning messages and vehicle information
        • Speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature, fuel level, mileage and trip displays
        • Driver-selectable gauge display
      • 12-volt power outlet:
        • Located in the center console
      • 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet:
        • 3-prong auxiliary household-style outlet
        • Located in the pickup bed
        • Makes it convenient for powering laptops, phone chargers and other electronic device
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 120-volt power outlet:
        • 3-prong auxiliary household-style outlet
        • Located on the rear of the center console
        • Includes protective cover
      • 4-way manual front passenger seat:
        • Seat position forward and back
        • Seat position up and down
      • 8-way power driver seat adjuster:
        • Easy-to-reach controls offer 8 ways to customize comfort
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Carpeted floor covering:
        • Color-keyed
      • Chrome interior door handles
      • Cruise control:
        • Maintains a selected speed while driving
        • Automatically disengages when the vehicle's traction control system needs to limit wheelspin on slippery surfaces or when the StabiliTrak® stability control system detects an oncoming skid
        • Set and resume speed functions
        • Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
      • Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors:
        • Cloth
        • Include covered mirrors
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Driver memory:
        • Recalls 2 driver presets for 8-way power seat and outside mirrors
        • Press memory button 1 or 2 to program and recall preferences
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Driver seatback map pocket:
        • Additional storage on the rear of the driver seatback
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Dual-zone automatic climate control:
        • Automatically maintains selected cabin temperatures for both the driver and front passenger
        • Driver and front passenger can choose a temperature up to 30 degrees difference
      • Front USB ports:
        • 2 charge/Data ports1 located on the front console
      • Front bucket seats
      • Front carpeted floor mats:
        • Helps protect your interior from road debris and the elements
        • Engineered to fit your vehicle
      • Front center console:
        • Covered storage
        • Dual cupholders
        • Keep valuables and smaller items secure
        • USB ports1 and auxiliary power outlet
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Front passenger seatback map pocket:
        • Additional storage on the rear of the front passenger seatback
      • Heated driver and front passenger seats:
        • Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
        • At the touch of a button you can warm the cushions and seatbacks
        • Individually controlled
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Heated steering wheel:
        • Based on the vehicle's interior temperature, the automatic heated steering wheel will turn on when the automatic front heated seat is on
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror:
        • Automatically dims the inside rearview mirror when it senses bright light from behind
        • When headlamp glare is no longer detected, the mirror returns to its normal state
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Interior center dome lights
      • Interior courtesy dual reading lights
      • Keyless Entry and Start:
        • Uses an integrated key fob sensor instead of a traditional key
        • Keep your keys in your purse or pocket to start your vehicle
      • Manual sliding rear window
      • Manual tilt and telescoping steering column:
        • Allows the driver to adjust the steering wheel up or down, and the steering column forward or back
        • Provides extra comfort when entering or exiting the vehicle
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Manual-folding second row 60/40 split-bench seats:
        • Includes a manual release that lets you conveniently fold one or both of the second row seat bottoms up
        • Provides the flexibility to transport a variety of passenger and cargo combinations
      • OnStar Basics:
        • Drive confidently with core OnStar services including1
          • Remote commands
          • Built-in voice assistance
          • Real-time traffic and navigation
          • Automatic Crash Response
      • Power door locks:
        • Lockout protection helps you avoid locking keys in the vehicle
      • Power driver seat lumbar control:
        • Lumbar area expands and retracts to provide lower back support
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Power windows with driver express-up/down:
        • Quickly raises the window or lowers it with the touch of a button
      • Power windows with front passenger express-down:
        • Quickly lowers the window with the touch of a button
        • If an obstruction is detected, the anti-pinch feature will auto-reverse
      • Power windows, rear, express-down:
        • Quickly lowers the window with the touch of a button
      • Rear USB ports:
        • USB ports located rear of console
        • 2-charge only
      • Rear air vents:
        • Provides cabin comfort for rear occupants
      • Rear carpeted floor mats:
        • Helps protect your interior from road debris and the elements
        • Engineered to fit your vehicle
      • Rear center armrest:
        • Folds up to create room for an additional passenger
        • Includes 2 cup holders
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Rear passenger heating and air conditioning duct
      • Rear window defogger:
        • Helps to keep your rear view clear of fog or frost
        • Utilizes a warming grid to help remove fog or frost from the rear window
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Remote Express-Down for all windows:
        • Quickly lowers all windows with the touch of a button
        • If an obstruction is detected, the anti-pinch feature will auto-reverse
      • Remote Start:
        • Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather and your preset preferences
        • Locks doors and turns on parking lamps while the engine is running
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Steering-wheel mounted controls:
        • Allow the driver to easily operate the audio system, phone interface, cruise control and Driver Information Center controls
      • Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system:
        • Sounds the horn and flashes the turn signals when someone attempts to open the vehicle without the proper key or remote transmitter
        • Helps deter unauthorized entry, helping to protect your vehicle
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Ventilated driver and front passenger seats:
        • Keep cool in hot weather with these ventilated seat cushions and seatbacks
        • Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of fan circulation
        • Based on the vehicle's interior temperature, the ventilated seats will automatically turn on
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Wireless Phone Charging:
        • Uses induction technology for portable electronic devices1
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Wrapped steering wheel
      • 220-amp alternator:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 3.42 rear axle ratio:
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 4-wheel antilock disc brakes:
        • Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
      • 6250 lbs. GVWR:
        • When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 8-speed automatic transmission:
        • Electronically controlled with overdrive
        • Tow/Haul mode
          • Raises transmission upshift points to provide more power to accelerate with a trailer or heavy load
          • Raises downshift points to use engine compression to help slow the truck instead of merely braking
        • Powertrain Grade Braking
          • Automatically uses the engine and transmission to slow the truck to maintain desired speeds when driving downhill
          • Reduces brake wear and increases vehicle control
        • Cruise Grade Braking
          • Downshifts automatically to slow the truck as it drives downhill if it exceeds the cruise set speed by a certain amount
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Automatic Stop/Start:
        • At complete stops, when drivers keep their foot on the brake pedal, and under certain conditions, the engine shuts off
        • When drivers remove their foot from the brake, the engine automatically restarts
        • Includes disable button with each engine cycle
      • Automatic locking rear differential:
        • When the differential senses a significant difference in wheel speed, it locks to turn both rear wheels in unison for added traction
        • The Eaton® Locker senses a difference in wheel speed of approximately 100 rpm
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Autotrac® 2-speed transfer case with push button controls:
        • 4-button control 2WD, Auto, 4WD, 4WD LO
        • 2WD High for most on-road and highway situations
        • 4WD High for snowy or wet roads when added traction is needed
        • 4WD Low for deep sand, mud or snow to provide maximum torque to all 4 wheels
        • When in AUTO mode, remains in 2WD mode until the system detects wheel slippage
          • Automatically engages 4WD until traction is regained
      • Capless fuel fill:
        • Helps keep your hands clean of dirt and fuel during fill ups
      • Driver Mode Selector:
        • Customer-selectable drive modes allow the vehicle to adapt even better to the driver's preferences and changing road conditions
      • Engine air filtration monitor
      • Engine control stop/start with disable button
      • Fully boxed frame:
        • Hydroformed front section
        • High-strength steel
      • Heavy-duty 800 cold-cranking amps battery:
        • Maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
      • Hill Descent Control:
        • Uses antilock braking to help provide a smooth, controlled descent
        • Helps driver maintain control of the vehicle without depressing the brake pedal
      • Hitch Guidance:
        • When in Reverse, displays a centered guideline on the Rear Vision Camera view1
        • Can help you line up the hitch to your trailer
        • When driving, lets you check the trailer using Rear Vision Camera view
      • In-Vehicle Trailering App:
        • Checklist1
        • Trailer light test sequence
        • Trailer maintenance reminders
        • Trailer security alerts
        • Trailer mileage
        • Tow/haul reminder
        • Trailer electrical diagnostics
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Integrated trailer brake controller:
        • Integrated with the antilock brake system (ABS)
        • Helps provide measured brake force signaling to electric-controlled trailer brake systems
        • Trailer gain and output are displayed in the Driver Information Center
        • No requirement for external or aftermarket brake control systems
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Pickup box
      • Push Button Start
      • Radiator Grille Shutters:
        • Automatic
      • Red horizontal recovery hooks:
        • Two front frame-mounted1
      • Trailering Package:
        • Includes a 2" receiver hitch
        • 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights and brakes to your vehicle
        • Trailer brake controller
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • TurboMax™ engine:
        • 310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm
        • 430 lb-ft of torque [583 Nm] @ 3000 rpm
        • Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
      • Vehicle health management:
        • Provides advanced warning of vehicle issues
      • Advanced Trailering Package:
        • Trailering Package
          • 2" receiver hitch
          • 7 wire electrical harness and 7 pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights and brakes to your vehicle
          • Trailer brake controller
        • In-vehicle Trailering App1
        • Automatic locking rear differential
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Chevy Safety Assist:
        • Automatic Emergency Braking1
        • Forward Collision Alert1
        • Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking1
        • Following Distance Indicator1
        • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1
        • IntelliBeam
      • Z71 Convenience Package III:
        • Leather-appointed seating
        • Driver seat back pocket
        • Rear center arm rest
        • Driver memory settings
        • Ventilated front seats
        • Heated steering wheel
      • Signature LED Daytime Running Lamps:
        • Illuminate when your vehicle is running and headlamps are off
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • 6 airbags:
        • Frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger1
        • Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger1
        • Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
        • Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbag is on or off1
      • Black seat belt color
      • Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering:
        • Can alert you and provide a brief, firm turn of the steering wheel when a potential crash is detected with a moving vehicle in a side blind zone that is extended to trailer lengths1
        • May require additional optional equipment
      • Buckle to Drive:
        • Helps remind the driver to buckle their seat belt before driving by preventing the vehicle from being shifted out of PARK temporarily when the driver's seat belt is not buckled
        • The feature also reminds the front passenger to buckle up, if equipped
      • Following Distance Indicator:
        • Displays the following time in seconds between your vehicle and a detected vehicle in front of you1
        • Designed to help you maintain a safe following distance
      • Forward Collision Alert:
        • Warns you if it detects a potential collision with a detected vehicle you're following so you can take action1
        • Can also provide a tailgating alert if you're following a vehicle much too closely
      • Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag1
      • HD Rear Vision Camera:
        • Shows high-resolution digital image of area directly behind your vehicle while in Reverse1
        • Can help you park or avoid vehicles and objects
        • You can also display an overlay of where your vehicle is heading
        • Tailgate must be in the raised position for the HD Rear Vision Camera to operate properly
      • LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert:
        • Can provide a flashing red windshield collision alert drawing your eyes to the road when certain front collision threats are detected1
      • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning:
        • Uses a brief steering wheel turn to alert you when it detects you are unintentionally drifting out of your lane lines1
        • System alerts do not occur if you're using your turn signal, or it detects you may be intentionally leaving your lane
        • You may receive additional Lane Departure Warning alerts if needed
      • OnStar® services capable:
        • See onstar.com for details and limitations. Services vary by model. Service plan required.
      • Rear Park Assist:
        • When in Reverse, provides alerts of nearby detected vehicles and objects behind your vehicle1
        • Alerts can help you park and avoid collisions
      • Rear Seat Belt Indicator warning
      • Rear Seat Reminder:
        • Helps to remind the driver to check the back seat(s) before leaving the vehicle1
        • Activates when rear doors are opened and closed up to 10 minutes before or anytime while your vehicle is on
        • Under certain conditions, once the vehicle is switched off, designed to sound audible chimes and display a visual message within the driver display
        • Activates only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and would require re-activation on a second trip
      • Rear child security door locks:
        • When electrically activated, prevents passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle
        • Allow rear doors to open from outside of the vehicle only
      • Teen Driver:
        • Helps encourage safe driving habits for teens by providing an in-vehicle report card1
        • Activates certain safety systems, if equipped, when a Teen Driver-designated key fob is used
        • Mutes the radio until the front-seat occupants fasten their seat belts
      • Tire Fill Alert:
        • Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
        • Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
        • Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
        • Tire pressure display of current PSI available in the Driver Information Center
      • Automatic Emergency Braking:
        • At speeds between 5 and 50 mph, can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a detected vehicle you're following using camera technology1
        • Can automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance your hard braking
      • Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking:
        • At speeds between 5 and 50 mph, can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a pedestrian or bicyclist it detects directly in front of you1
        • Provides alerts and can automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance driver's hard braking
        • Limited nighttime and low visibility performance
      • Hitch View:
        • Shows a close-up view of the trailer hitch1
        • In Reverse, the view can be used to line up your hitch to your trailer
        • When driving, the view can be used to check your trailer hitch
        • Shifting to Park automatically engages the Electric Parking Brake (if equipped)
      • Rear Cross Traffic Braking:
        • When in Reverse, alerts you or automatically provides hard emergency braking to prevent a collision with detected vehicles crossing behind you1
      • StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control:
        • Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and engine torque to help you stay on your intended path
        • Activates when vehicle sensors detect a difference between the driver's intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually travelling
        • Includes Brake Assist that senses how hard and fast a driver hits the brake pedal and gives extra braking assistance, if required
        • Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and drive motor torque to help you stay on your intended path
        • Includes Traction Control that detects wheel slippage and applies brake pressure and/or reduces drive motor torque to help the driver maintain control when accelerating on wet or snow-covered roads

      2026 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 4WD in Black



      Bold styling, turbocharged performance, and premium comfort come together in this 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Colorado Z71. Finished in Black and powered by a 2.7L turbocharged engine producing 310 horsepower, this 4WD midsize truck delivers strong capability and confident performance for everyday driving around Mount Airy and beyond.

      With rugged Z71 design cues and advanced safety technology, the Colorado Z71 is built for drivers who want truck utility with modern refinement and versatility.

      What Makes the Colorado Z71 Unique



      The Z71 trim enhances the Colorado with upgraded styling, premium interior features, and advanced driver-assistance technology, including:

      * Z71 Convenience Package III
      * Ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel
      * Perforated leather-appointed seating surfaces
      * Driver memory settings and rear center armrest
      * Navigation system and premium interior appointments
      * Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert
      * Chevy Safety Assist technology suite
      * Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
      * Following Distance Indicator
      * Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
      * IntelliBeam automatic high beams
      * Preferred Equipment Group 4Z7

      Inside, the Colorado Z71 offers a refined cabin designed for comfort and usability while maintaining the durability and functionality truck owners appreciate.

      Built for Mt. Airy, North Carolina and Beyond



      Whether commuting through Mount Airy, exploring scenic roads near Pilot Mountain State Park, or handling outdoor gear and weekend travel across North Carolina, this Colorado Z71 is ready for a wide range of adventures. Its combination of turbocharged power, advanced safety technology, and premium comfort makes this 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 a capable and versatile midsize truck.



      Awards:
      * Car and Driver Editors' Choice
      Car and Driver, January 2017.

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