2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO engine

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The green fuel cap is behind a hinged door
on the driver side of the vehicle. The blue
Diesel Exhaust Fluid cap is also behind the
fuel door. Do not remove both caps at the
same time.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to
remove. When refueling, hang the fuel cap
from the hook on the fuel door. Fully insert
and latch the fill nozzle, begin fueling.
{Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more than
three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may
cause:
.Vehicle performance issues, including
engine stalling and damage to the fuel
system.
.Fuel spills.
.Under certain conditions, fuel fires.Diesel fuel can foam when filling the tank.
The automatic pump nozzle may shut off,
even if the tank is not full. Wait for the
foaming to stop, and then fill the tank more
slowly. Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait
five seconds after pumping before removing
the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior
Care 071.
Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise
until it clicks. Push the fuel door closed.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the
flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or
by notifying the station attendant. Leave
the area immediately.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to
get the right type of cap from your
dealer. The wrong type of fuel cap may
not fit properly and could damage the
fuel system.
Accidental Refueling with Gasoline
Caution
If the vehicle is accidentally refueled with
gasoline, do not continue driving the
vehicle except to get to a location where
it can be stopped safely. Driving the
vehicle will damage the engine. Tow the
vehicle for service. Have the gasoline
removed from the tank and fuel system.

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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container while
it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite
the fuel vapor. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
.Dispense fuel only into approved
containers.
.Do not fill a container while it is
inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in
a pickup bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
.Bring the fill nozzle in contact with
the inside of the fill opening before
operating the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
.Avoid using electronic devices while
pumping fuel.
Trailer Towing
When towing at high elevation on steep
uphill grades, consider the following:
Engine coolant at higher elevation will boil
at a lower temperature than at or near sea
level. If the engine is turned off immediately
after towing at high elevation on steep
uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs
similar to engine overheating. To avoid this,
let the engine run while parked (preferably
on level ground) with the transmission in
P (Park) and the parking brake applied for at
least five minutes before turning the engine
off. If the overheat warning comes on, see
Engine Overheating062. Use the following chart to determine the
maximum the trailer can weigh, based upon
your vehicle model and options.
All axles of the trailer must be equipped
with brakes adequate for the intended use.
Trailer braking equipment conforming to
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
requirement CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is
recommended.

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Colorado/Canyon Pickup Models–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR *
Colorado/Canyon Pickup Models –2WD
All 3.42
3 492 kg (7,700 lb) 5 761 kg (12,700 lb)
Colorado/Canyon Pickup Models –4WD
Short Wheelbase Ext. Cab 3.42
3 492 kg (7,700 lb) 5 761 kg (12,700 lb)
Short Wheelbase Crew Cab 3.42
3 447 kg (7,600 lb) 5 761 kg (12,700 lb)
Colorado Pickup –Long Wheelbase
Crew Cab 3.42
3 447 kg (7,600 lb) 5 761 kg (12,700 lb)
Canyon Pickup –Long Wheelbase
Crew Cab 3.42
3 425 kg (7,550 lb) 5 761 kg (12,700 lb)
Colorado ZR2 Models –4WD
All 3.42
2 268 kg (5,000 lb) 4 853 kg (10,700 lb)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any
passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.

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2500/3500 Series Van ModelsVehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
1GCWR *
G2500 Cargo Van Short Wheelbase 3.42
3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
G2500 Cargo Van Long Wheelbase 3.42
2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
G3500 Cargo Van Short Wheelbase 3.42
2 812 kg (6,200 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
G3500 Cargo Van Long Wheelbase 3.42
2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
G2500 Passenger Van Short Wheelbase 3.42
2 858 kg (6,300 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
G3500 Passenger Van Short Wheelbase 3.42
2 586 kg (5,700 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
G3500 Passenger Van Long Wheelbase 3.42
2 404 kg (5,300 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any
passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
1For Full Box Vans, choose an appropriate hitch and load the truck and trailer within the limits of GCWR, GVWR, and RGAWR.
Van hitch requirements: Trailer tongue weight (10-15% of trailer weight) if under 181 kg (400 lb) use weight carrying hitch. Greater than
181 kg (400 lb) requires weight distribution hitch. Do not exceed 454 kg (1,000 lb).

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See“Trailer Towing” in the owner’s manual
for kingpin weight and trailer tongue weight
information.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue weight load (1) of any trailer is
very important because it is also part of the
vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of
the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the
people who will be riding in the vehicle as
well as trailer tongue weight. Vehicle
options, equipment, passengers, and cargo
in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue
weight the vehicle can carry, which will also
reduce the trailer weight the vehicle
can tow.
The trailer tongue weight (1) should be
10-15% of the total loaded trailer (2). For
Vans: The trailer tongue weight (1) can use a
weight carrying hitch for up to 181 kg
(400 lb). Greater than 181 kg (400 lb), a
weight distribution hitch is required with a
maximum of 454 kg (1,000 lb)
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the
shortest hitch extension that will position
the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer tongue
weight on the rear axle.
Trailer rating may be limited by the vehicle's
ability to carry tongue weight. Tongue or
kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to
exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating). See “Total Weight on the
Vehicle's Tires” in the owner’s manual.
After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer
and then the tongue, separately, to see if
the weights are proper. If they are not,
adjustments might be made by moving
some items around in the trailer.
If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch
receiver, choose a carrier that positions the
load as close to the vehicle as possible.
Make sure the total weight, including the carrier, is no more than half of the
maximum allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Power Take-Off (PTO)
If equipped, the Power Take-Off (PTO) is a
GM Upfitter integrated system that is used
to create an auxiliary power source for
running add-on equipment, such as salt
spreaders, snow plows, winches, and lift
buckets. The PTO system controls engine
speed to values higher than normal base
idle, PTO load relay engagement, and
remote starting and shutdown of the
engine.
When installing PTO aftermarket equipment,
the PTO wiring and operation
recommendations provided by the service
manual and GM Upfitter documentation
must be strictly followed.
Refer to the bulletins in the GM Upfitter
Integration website www.gmupfitter.com for
the Power Take-Off (PTO) operating
description and application guide.

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{Warning
Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO), which cannot be seen or
smelled. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Never
operate PTO in an enclosed area such as
a garage or building that has no fresh air
ventilation. See“Engine Exhaust” in the
owner’s manual.
Caution
If the key is in the ignition during
Remote PTO operation, the vehicle can be
shifted out of P (Park). Even though PTO
will be disengaged, depending on PTO
Upfitter application, personal injury or
property damage may result from vehicle
movement. Always remove the key from
the ignition before operating
Remote PTO.
Primary PTO Operating Modes
PTO modes of operation are:
.Preset
Stationary operation only: In-cab control
is standard, remote control is available.
.Variable
Stationary operation only: In-cab control
is standard, remote control is available.
.Mobile
In-cab control only.
.Operator Selectable In-Cab Mode (OSIM)
OSIM is for in-cab operation only.
OSIM is for vehicles that require both
stationary and mobile modes. OSIM is
available via the GM Service Tool only.
During the configuration of OSIM, two
modes must be paired. The options for
pairing are: stationary preset and mobile,
or stationary variable and mobile. During
activation of OSIM, the operator must
select one of the two modes within the
pre-configured pairing. If an OSIM mode is
not selected, PTO will not operate.
OSIM modes of operation are:
‐ Stationary
For stationary mode, the configuration
may be stationary preset or stationary
variable.
‐ Mobile
For mobile mode, the configuration is
variable only. Selection between OSIM pairings is not
available.
Remote modes are not available.
The factory default programming enables
in-cab control. For stationary modes, a GM
Service Tool can reprogram the system to
allow for remote control and disable the
in-cab control.
All PTO modes provide for engine rpm
control and PTO load relay control.
All PTO modes provide for safety interlocks
for PTO load disengagement.
Remote PTO modes provide for remote
engine starting and shutdown.
Stationary in-cab and Remote PTO modes
provide for engine shutdown due to critical
engine conditions, as well as a timed engine
shutdown feature.
Preset PTO
Preset Enable Conditions –In-Cab Operation
To enable PTO: 1. With the engine running, shift the vehicle into P (Park) and set the parking
brake. Do not press the brake pedal.
2. Confirm that cruise control is off.

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3. Press and release the PTO in-cab switchbelow the climate controls in the center
stack. The PTO indicator light will blink
rapidly until the PTO load relay becomes
engaged and will then be on steady. The
engine will advance to the PTO Standby
Speed.
4. Once the PTO Standby Speed is reached, use SET− and +RES on the cruise control
to reach the Set 1 or Set 2 PTO engine
speeds.
The accelerator pedal is disabled and
cannot be used to override the PTO
preset speeds.
Factory Default PTO Engine Speeds
Standby 900 rpm
Set 1 (SET−) 1200 rpm
Set 2 (+RES) 1900 rpm
The first time a vehicle is used for PTO: 1. The PTO Control setting on the GM Service Tool is programmed to Interior
Mode PTO Switch.
2. Check the correct operation of the default PTO preset stationary mode to
observe the three idle up speeds. The
PTO function should be confirmed before any wiring modifications are done or any
reprogramming is attempted. See your
dealer if the default presets are not
functioning properly.
3. The PTO indicator light will not initially reflect the status of the PTO load until
the PTO load relay is wired into the
system. The PTO load relay output is
enabled as a factory default. When the
PTO indicator light is either blinking or
on solid, the PTO relay output will be
activated.
Preset Enable Conditions –Remote
Operation
This requires programming with the GM
Service Tool and remote switch panel
provided by GM Upfitter.
1. Confirm that cruise control is off.
2. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into P (Park).
3. Turn the engine off. Remove or place the key in the ignition off position. Lock the
vehicle, if desired.
4. Confirm the hood is closed.
5. From outside the vehicle, press and release the Remote PTO Arm switch. 6. Within five seconds, open and close the
Remote PTO Engine Start/Shutdown
switch.
7. The horn will chirp, and then engine starting will be automatically initiated.
The PTO system will then elevate engine
rpm to PTO Standby Speed and engage
the PTO load relay.
8. The Remote PTO Set switch can now be used to accomplish the PTO Set 1 and
Set 2 engine speeds.
The accelerator pedal is disabled when
Remote PTO operation is selected.
Preset Enable Conditions –Remote
Operation In-Cab Enable
This requires programming with the GM
Service Tool and remote switch panel
provided by GM Upfitter.
Starting remote operation in-cab:
1. With the engine running, shift the vehicle into P (Park), release the brake
pedal, and set the parking brake.
2. Confirm that cruise control is off.
3. Confirm the hood is closed.
4. Press and release the in-cab PTO switch.

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5. The horn will chirp, the PTO load relaywill engage, and the engine will advance
to the PTO Standby Speed.
6. The Remote PTO Set switch may be used to select PTO Set 1 and Set 2 engine
speeds.
The accelerator pedal is disabled when
Remote PTO operation is selected.
The operator may exit the vehicle.
{Warning
If the key is in the ignition during
Remote PTO operation, the vehicle can be
shifted out of P (Park) by an
unauthorized operator. Even though PTO
will be disengaged, depending on PTO
Upfitter application, personal injury or
property damage may result from vehicle
movement. The operator must ensure
that the vehicle is secured against
unauthorized access during Remote PTO
operation.
Remote PTO operation may be ended by
pressing the brake pedal at which time the
PTO load relay disengages and the engine returns to base idle speed. The operator
may drive the vehicle after releasing the
parking brake.
Preset Enable Conditions
–Operator
Selectable In-Cab Mode (OSIM)
This requires programming with the GM
Service Tool and requires pairing OSIM
stationary preset with OSIM mobile mode.
If OSIM pairing has been configured, initiate
OSIM preset operation:
1. With the engine running, shift the vehicle into P (Park) and release the
brake pedal, and set the parking brake.
2. Confirm cruise control is off.
3. Confirm the hood is closed.
4. Press and release the in-cab PTO switch. The PTO indicator light will blink slowly.
5. Within 10 seconds, press and release SET −on the cruise control.
6. The PTO indicator light will change to solid when the PTO load relay becomes
engaged. The engine speed will advance
to the PTO Standby Speed. Press and
release SET− on the cruise control to
select the PTO Set 1 speed. Press and
release +RES on the cruise control to
select the PTO Set 2 speed.
.The PTO load relay engages immediately
when the PTO operation is initiated by
the switch input. The transmission torque
converter is unlocked. The torque
converter will lock upon reaching stable
PTO Standby Speed (default = 900 rpm)
so maximum power is available.
.The first elevated engine speed, PTO
Standby Speed, is not intended as a
working speed but as a verification that
the system is active and ready to go to a
working speed. This speed can be
modified to a working speed with the GM
Service Tool. The upper limit for PTO
Standby Speed is 1500 rpm.
.The remote switches and relay
connections are made at the PTO Upfitter
Connector located on the chassis frame
behind the cab.
.The PTO Control setting on the Service
Tool must be programmed to Remote
PTO Mode Switch before the remote
switches can be used.
.The PTO relay is programmed to be
enabled in the factory default
configuration.