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2005 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Colorado Pickup 4WD.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup 4WD is a truck configured with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings of 8 mpg city, 11 mpg highway, and 9 mpg combined. Its maintenance protocol specifies 5 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil for routine service. These specifications define the operational and maintenance benchmarks specific to the 2005 model-year unit, establishing the baseline efficiency and service requirements that characterize this position in the vehicle’s production timeline.

Model year2016 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy8/11/9 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 640 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 640 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-70R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179 alt 12731172
Engine air filter	15202408
Fuel filter	15239274 discontinued
Spark plug	12681663
Battery	88866262
Front wiper blades	88958226 alt 88958228
Serpentine belt	12593777 alt 12611636
Thermostat	12561155 alt 12622316

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	207.1 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	126 in
Curb weight	3752 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	8 / 11 / 9 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Natural Gas

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.2 qt
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.5 qt
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	56.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	92.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	63.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	63.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	191 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-5-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Type	GM-part number 12569190
Spark Plug Gap	0.042 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.60 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	86

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194-225 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-57
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-57

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	29 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	129 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.070
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.030
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.002 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.06 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.06 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

110 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

110 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

110 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

110 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

654

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

356

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Rollover★★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 86 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 15202408 Fuel filter 15239274 Spark plug 12681663

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Colorado Pickup 4WD take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 Colorado Pickup 4WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Colorado Pickup 4WD get?

EPA figures are 8 city / 11 highway / 9 combined mpg.