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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup - 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Colorado Pickup - 4WD.

Body TRUCK

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup is a 4WD truck that takes a 5.0-quart oil fill with a recommended viscosity of 0W-20 or 5W-20. Owner data logs 179 total complaints for this model year, with Power Train identified as the top complaint area and one recall on record. Viewed against the model’s 2004–2026 complaint history—which ranges from a high of 695 in 2016 to a low of one in 2013—the 2018 model sits in the mid-range of reported issues, positioning it as a year of moderate owner-reported concern within that broader span.

Model year2018 2008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. 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 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265/70R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25206377 alt 55593191
Engine air filter	94775933 alt 23248945
Fuel filter	52100212
Spark plug	12680074 alt 12646780
Battery	88866271 alt 88866116
Front wiper blades	84225697 alt 84225696
Serpentine belt	12677093 alt 24580771
Thermostat	12650486 alt 12630780
Cabin air filter	23135671

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	224.8 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	70.5 in
Wheelbase	140.6 in
Curb weight	4259 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 engine oil, Use Dexron gear oil GM part number 88863089 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.7
Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Dexron HP
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Use Dexron gear oil GM part number 88863089
Engine Coolant Capacity	9.6

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	3.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	192.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	192.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.37 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	Diesel: 49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	Diesel: 850 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50.0-94.0
RPM	43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	60.0-80.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50.0-100.0
RPM	43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 59 ft-lbs; Rear: 74 ft-lbs
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .980; Rear: .650
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	71.0 inch lbs.	71 in
2	Back off 360 degrees	360 degrees
3	89.0 inch lbs.	89 in

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100

22 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

74.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120

74 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	Back off 360 degrees	360 degrees
3	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
4	110.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	110.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	40.0

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

59.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125

59 ft. lbs

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

59.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125

59 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	110 degrees	110 degrees
3	110 degrees	110 degrees
4	110 degrees	110 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	190 degrees	190 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 Bolts	150 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	40.0

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
2	Back off 360 degrees	360 degrees
3	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
4	60.0

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	8.8 ft. lbs.	8.8 ft. lbs
2	8.8

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
3	15

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	Bolts 1-6, tighten in sequence, 3.7 ft.lbs.	3.7 ft.lbs
2	8.8

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	18 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	18

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	80 degrees; Outer bolts	80 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	110.0 degrees; Side bolts	110 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	60.0 degrees	60 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	140 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts	140 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup - 4WD dominate in one area — the power train, 61 of 179 reports (34%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 5 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1258

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

179

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 5 a fire

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

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17’18’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 179 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train61

Unknown Or Other19

Electrical System15

Steering11

Fuel/Propulsion System6

Engine4

Air Bags3

Visibility3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V358000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 31/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1258 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT5509M	2026-05-14	Unknown Or Other	This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP5700G	2026-01-12	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt Engine oil filter 25206377 Engine air filter 94775933 Fuel filter 52100212 Spark plug 12680074

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Colorado Pickup - 4WD take?

5.0 qt of 0W-20, 5W-20 Use GM Dexos 1 Oil or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Colorado Pickup - 4WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup - 4WD

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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