Chevrolet Colorado Bed, Cab and Winter Guide
Colorado bed and winter
Chevrolet Colorado Bed, Cab and Winter Guide
Crew cab, 5-foot bed, 4WD and remote start: what that means for snowmobiles, garages and January mornings.
- Crew cabonly
- 5-ftbed
- 500 lbStowFlex mid-position
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Short answer: The current Colorado is crew cab with a 5-foot bed only. The available StowFlex tailgate’s mid-position supports 500 lb (Chevrolet). With 4WD, good tires and remote start (LT and up), it is a solid northwest Wisconsin winter truck.
What fits in a 5-foot bed
Plenty of weekend gear, a deer stand, firewood, or a small ATV with the tailgate down — measure first. Snowmobiles almost always ride on a trailer. For a 4x8 sheet of plywood you will be at an angle with the tailgate down. If you need a long bed, look at the Silverado 1500.
StowFlex tailgate and bed options
Chevrolet offers an available StowFlex tailgate with storage and a mid-position that supports up to 500 lb, an EZ Lift and Lower tailgate on LT, and an available spray-in bedliner. Accessories: ask our parts team. Packages: Colorado packages explained.
Garage and parking fit
A midsize crew cab fits most standard attached garages that a full-size crew cab will not; Chevrolet.com lists height at 78.8–82.7 in depending on trim (lifted ZR2 is tallest). Measure your door opening and depth before you buy a lifted trim.
Winter: 4WD, drive modes and features
- 4WD: available on WT and LT; Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 come 4WD with a 2-speed transfer case.
- Remote start: LT and up with Keyless Open & Start.
- Tires: all-season on WT/LT; all-terrains on Trail Boss/Z71 — a dedicated winter set still stops best on ice.
- Salt: rinse the underside and skid plates through winter.
- Deer: dusk Oct–Dec is peak risk — see deer crash help.
Storing a summer truck? See storing a vehicle for winter.
New Chevrolets are sold at invoice with no mandatory dealer add-ons. Our only dealer fee is the $127.50 doc fee; sales tax, title and registration are extra (how Wisconsin out-the-door pricing works).
Colorado questions
What bed sizes does the Colorado come in?
Crew cab with a 5-foot bed only.
Will a snowmobile fit in a Colorado bed?
Usually not well; most owners trailer it. The Colorado tows up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped.
Does the Colorado have remote start?
Yes, from LT up, with Keyless Open & Start.
Will a Colorado fit in my garage?
Chevrolet lists height at 78.8 to 82.7 inches depending on trim. Measure your door opening, especially for a ZR2.
Is the Colorado good in Wisconsin snow?
With 4WD and good winter or all-terrain tires, yes. Remote start is available from LT up.
How much weight can the StowFlex tailgate hold?
Chevrolet says the mid-position supports up to 500 lb.
More Colorado guides
Sources: Chevrolet.com Colorado, Kelley Blue Book, Colorado, GM-Trucks.com, 2027 Colorado pricing and 350-hp TurboMax