Chevy Colorado Bed Width: How Wide is the Cargo Box?

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The Chevy Colorado bed width is the same even though there are different bed types, which are the short and long beds. However, both bed options have taller sides that offer big space volume for deeper storage. Regardless of their bed options, the trim levels share the same features such as towing capacity and engine type.

Discover the measurements of the Chevrolet Colorado’s bed and other important facts about the compact pickup truck in this guide.

What Is the Measurement of the Chevy Colorado Bed Width?

The measurement of the Chevy Colorado bed width is 57.8 inches, but the lengths are different depending on the type of bed. The Chevy Colorado short bed size is 61.0 inches while the long bed is 74.0 inches.

However, take note that each bed size offers spacious volumes to carry more loads.

– Other Measurements of the Chevy Colorado Bed

The Chevy Colorado bed width between wheel wells is 44.4 inches and is the measurement between the wheel wells of the cargo area. The Chevy Colorado bed depth (short bed) is 41.3 cubic feet while that of the long bed is 49.9 cubic feet. This offers enough space to pack and transport bigger volumes of cargo like a few dirt bikes.

Its payload capacity is 711.7 kg (1,569 pounds), which is quite surprising for its size given that its competitor, the Toyota Tacoma, has a lower payload capacity.

– The Models of Chevy Colorado and their Beds

The Chevrolet Colorado is the smallest pickup truck among the pickup class of vehicles in the Chevrolet lineup. It is a midsize truck with some full-size capabilities and it comes in two body styles: the crew cab and the extended cab. The crew is the shorter of the two but ironically has a long bed while the extended cab is longer with a shorter bed. The crew can take up to four passengers while the extended can carry six passengers.

Then there is the regular cab, which has only two doors and better fuel economy but these are not common. Also, the car comes in four trims: Work Truck (WT), Z71, ZR2 and LT.

If you’re asking whether or not a 4×8 plywood sheet would fit the bed of a Chevy Colorado, then the answer would depend on the vehicle model you have. The longer beds of Colorado with a length of 79.4 inches can fit 4×8 plywood sheets if their tailgate is lowered. However, the shorter bed won’t be able to fit a plywood sheet with these dimensions.

The 2004 – 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Bed Measurements

The length of the Chevy bed ranges from 61 inches to 74 inches, depending on the trim and the year it was produced. The inside width is 44.4 inches and the depth of the bed is between 41.3 cubic feet and 49.9 cubic feet.

The 2004 Chevy Colorado bed dimensions for the Extended Cab feature a 61-inch long cargo box with a 44.4 inside width and a 49.9 cubic feet volume storage capacity. The Crew Cab bed features a length of 74 inches, with the same width as the Crew Cab. The 2005 Chevy Colorado bed dimensions and the 2007 Chevy Colorado bed dimensions up to 2015 are the same. However, the 2023 Chevy Colorado features a slight change.

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Bed Dimensions

The all-new Colorado features only a short bed, which means that it has sacrificed cargo space for passenger space and comfort. The 2023 Chevy Colorado bed width is still 44.4 inches, but the cargo space will only have the 61-inch length. You can cover the bed with a Tyger Auto TG-BC3C1039 T3 Soft Tri-fold Truck Bed Tonneau cover to keep it clean and dust-free.

What other covers would suit the bed of a Chevy Colorado or a GMC Canyon? You can use the Tyger Auto T1 Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover compatible with 2015-2018 Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon TG-BC1C9012. Also, the Oedro Soft Tri-fold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover compatible with 2015-2022 Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon is also an option. You can also use the Tyger Auto T3 Soft Tri-fold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover compatible with 2015-2022 Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon TG-BC3C1040.

– Chevy Silverado Bed Dimensions

The Chevy Silverado’s bed size comes in three options – the short bed, standard bed and long bed. The short bed is 69.9 inches long, the standard bed is 79.4 inches in length, and the long bed is 98.2 inches long.

Their widths are the same and it measures 50.63 inches, but their cargo volume differs. The short bed has a cargo volume of 62.9 cubic feet, the standard bed is 71.7 cubic feet, and the long bed’s cargo volume is 89.1 cubic feet.

What Are the Specs of the Chevy Colorado Bed?

The specs of the Chevy Colorado bed also include additional features such as steps and handrails aside from the huge volume of space it offers. There is also the EZ lift-and-lower tailgate that makes loading and offloading cargo easier and more comfortable.

– Steps For Easy Climbing and Loading

The pickup truck comes with built-in steps located at the corners of the rear bumper that makes climbing into the bed easier. It also helps with loading the cargo area as you can use the stairs instead of lifting the load over your head into the cargo box. 

– Handrails to Help Tie Cargo

The Colorado bed also comes with handrails in the bed rails. This feature gives you more options to tie the cargo firmly so it doesn’t tip over the cargo area. If any passenger also decides to ride in the bed, then they can hold on to the handrails for support.

– EZ Lift-and-Lower Tailgate For Comfort

The Chevrolet Colorado also comes with an EZ lift and lower tailgate, which opens either with a remote or a button located on the tailgate. The EZ lift makes operating a tailgate easier by reducing the effort required to lower or lift the tailgate. Thus, you can just tap the button on the tailgate and it will gradually lower down. This is especially convenient for people who want to lower the tailgate without having to put their goods down.

However, take note that this feature is available on the Chevy Colorado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks produced in and after 2014. The first-generation doesn’t have this feature but they compensate with light tailgates that are easier to lift and lower.

Conclusion

We’ve looked at the width of the various models of the Chevy Colorado and other measurements of the pickup truck’s cargo compartment. Here is a summary of all that we’ve read so far:

  • The Colorado has a standard bed width of 57.8 inches, regardless of the model or the year it was manufactured.
  • The bed itself comes in two options – the short bed and the long bed. However, a few Colorados have the third option which is the standard bed.
  • The length of the short bed is 61.7 inches while the long bed is 74.0 inches, with their respective cargo volumes being 41.3 cubic feet and 49.9 cubic feet, respectively.
  • The Colorado features steps at the corners of the bed to aid easy climbing and parking and there are handrails inside the bed rails.
  • There is also an EZ lift and lower tailgate that helps drivers to operate the tailgate without having to put the cargo down.

The Chevy Colorado pickup has a payload capacity of 711.7 kilograms, which means it can carry heavier loads.

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