Chevrolet Colorado Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Colorado takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2022 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2021-2022 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-40 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2015-2016 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Colorado year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Colorado take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Colorado takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2022 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Colorado take?
About 6 qt with a filter change on 2023-2026 models, and 5-6 qt on 2021-2022 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2026: 5W-30; 2021-2022: 0W-20/5W-30; 2020: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.