2010 Chevrolet Colorado: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is that head-curtain side-impact airbags are standard across the lineup. Otherwise, this is a light update with revised convenience-package coverage rather than a redesign.
About the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
1st generation Colorado (2004-2012), late-cycle update year.
Chevrolet sells the 2010 Colorado as a smaller pickup that still handles real truck work. Its main appeal is choice: regular, extended, or crew cab; 2WD or 4x4; simple work trim or more comfort-focused LT versions; and four-, five-, or V8 power depending on configuration. Compared with full-size pickups, the Colorado is easier to park and easier to live with day to day, while still offering useful payload, towing, and factory 4x4 capability.
The 2010 Colorado ranges from the basic Work Truck, built around straightforward hauling and everyday job use, to the more comfortable LT with fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and upgraded audio. Every version has stability control, traction control, head-curtain side airbags, and a factory bedliner with a two-position tailgate.
What changed, by category
2010 Chevrolet Colorado specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter / 5-Cyl, 3.7 Liter / V8, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter / 5-Cyl, 3.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20–25 mpg | 23–25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 185–300 hp | 185–242 hp |
| Torque | 190–320 lb-ft | 190–242 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000–6000 lb | 4000–5500 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 23.1–34.8 in | 23.1 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 3–5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Mirrors | ||
| Privacy Glass | ||
| Side Steps | ||
| Tow Hooks | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Power Locks | ||
| Power Windows | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?
The biggest change is standard head-curtain side-impact airbags on every 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. This is the year's main lineup-wide safety upgrade.
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado a redesign?
No, the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is not a redesign. It is a light, late-cycle update within the first generation, which ran from 2004 through 2012.
What changed on the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado compared with the 2009 model?
The 2010 Colorado gained standard head-curtain side-impact airbags across the lineup and broader Power Convenience Package coverage. Regular and Extended Cab Work Truck and LT models gained access to the package, while Crew Cab models bundled its equipment.
Did the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado receive major engine or transmission changes?
No, the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado did not receive a major powertrain overhaul. Its meaningful updates were standard head-curtain side airbags and revised convenience packaging.
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado meaningfully different from the 2009 model?
Yes, but the differences are limited. The 2010 model's clearest advantage is that head-curtain side-impact airbags are standard throughout the lineup, along with broader convenience-package coverage on some cab and trim combinations.