The 2027 Chevrolet Colorado is still mostly the same truck as before, but there are a couple interesting changes.
A few months ago, a report leaked information that an updated Chevy Colorado could bring even more power to the table from its 2.7-liter TurboMax engine. The order books are officially open now (as noted by GM-Trucks and Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk), and it does get some change from 2026. Let’s put a pin in that for a moment, and cover what we’ve had for the past few years.
The standard TurboMax, at first brush, appears to get the same 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque output. That said, it does get a new ‘L4B‘ code designation, rather than the 2026 and earlier version’s L3B. You still fundamentally get the same engine with the same 8-speed automatic transmission, but that code swap may bring some hardware, software calibration or emissions tweaks into the equation for the new year. If you’re curious about the Colorado’s fraternal twin, the 2027 GMC Canyon, this engine code update applies to that truck as well.
There could be a twist to the story, however. Remember the 2027 Chevy Silverado? Of course you do, and Chevrolet mentioned it ‘enhanced’ that engine with the half-ton truck’s overhaul. While the larger Silverado 1500 pairs the engine up to a 10-speed automatic (the Colorado retains its 8-speed, even with the L4B), those as-yet-unspecified enhancements could appear with the midsize Colorado/Canyon too.
Even with the same output, there is one other change you’ll want to know about
One other spec in the published order guide that’s changing from 2026, however, is the towing capacity. Unlike previous years, where GM published the maximum rating at 7,700 pounds, the 2027 Colorado tops out at just 7,000 pounds. Again, that could well be connected to the powertrain revision to the L4B TurboMax.
This change cuts both ways. According to GM’s fleet site, the standard Colorado trims (outside the ZR2) see 700 pounds shaved off their official max trailering weight. The ZR2 itself, however, gets a 1,000-pound boost to its rating, so it’s now also 7,000 pounds instead of 6,000. Essentially, the guide shows all trucks capable of that 7K rating when properly equipped.
Other changes for the 2027 Colorado/Canyon
In fact, changes to both the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mirror each other, pretty much across the board. New wheel options come to both trucks, with the Colorado getting a new 17-inch set on the LT and a more widely available 18-inch gloss black wheel option. Over on the Canyon, there’s a set of ‘Deep Void’ painted aluminum wheels for the AT4X, new 20-inch wheels on the Denali and a coule other 18- and 20-inch choices.
The Colorado gets three new colors for its exterior palette (Storm Gray, Serpent Metallic and Nitron Blue), though Sunrise Orange, Reef Blue Metallic and Snowdrift Metallic are on the way out. The GMC Canyon gets Forest Bronze, Dark Ridge Metallic and Vortex Blue, but loses Desert Sun, Rapids Metallic and Glacier Metallic.
Both trucks are getting an upgrade to a 5G Hotspot modem to enable faster connectivity, and a factory-installed integrated garage door opener joins the feature list as well.
Trims, equipment packages and other standalone options for the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon more or less mirror the 2026 models. Payload up to 1,700 pounds, a 6,250-pound towing capability and 21.4-gallon fuel tank all remain as they were. Apart from that new engine code, we’re seeing the usual sort of year-to-year shuffling that commonly happens, so buying this year over last mainly boils down to your preferences. That said, that L4B engine code change could have further ramifications if you’re aiming to dip into the aftermarket. If there is indeed a horsepower or torque change with that revision, GM has not published any new specs just yet. If that changes, though, we’ll make sure to post an update.
Update 8/4/2026: Added context about enhancements to the TurboMax-equipped 2027 Chevrolet Silverado that could influence what we’ll see with the Colorado and Canyon.
