How to replace the front shock absorbers to ensure a smooth ride and prevent suspension over-travel on Chevrolet Colorado?

A mechanic must first support the vehicle at its correct height before starting to replace the front shock absorbers. These components both ensure ride comfort and control suspension movement. Support the rear axle at its proper ride height position before starting the process. You should start by removing the upper absorber bolts after which you should remove the lower absorber nut and the bolt then finally remove the absorber itself. To install the new absorber position it correctly so its length extends at the same level as the original units while maintaining proper suspension tolerance. The procedure requires you to first install and tighten the 35 nm (26 lb ft) upper absorber bolts before adding the lower absorber bolt and nut which needs tightening to 95 nm (70 lb ft). End the procedure by removing the rear axle support and letting the vehicle drop to the floor.

How should one safely handle gas charged shock absorbers during maintenance on Chevrolet Colorado?

The snap ring within your gas charged shock absorber tube contains high pressure gas so removing it poses a safety risk of severe gas expulsion. Safety glasses and caution toward the shock absorber tube should be used to prevent injuries when performing spot drilling and center punching activities. A centerpunch should create a 10 mm (0.4 in) long indentation at the tube bottom prior to processing. Place the shock absorber inside a vise with its rod extended while keeping it horizontal position. Drill a 5 mm (3/16 in) hole at the centerpunch location while exhaust gas with potential oil mixture escapes through shop towels for containment. The second hole needs drilling at the middle centerpunch indentation using a 5 mm (3/16 in) bit to drain the shock absorber oil while shop towels protect against eventual liquid spillage. After releasing the shock absorber from the vise angle it with drain holes facing down and insert the shaft to pull out all remaining fluid from the tube.

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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 23376639
$81.97 MSRP: $160.47
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- Other Name: Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 23224315
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2022 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LT, WT, Z71 | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930994
$117.28 MSRP: $218.83
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- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15910124, 25811763, 89058941
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber, Driver Side Part Number: 85656704
$438.72 MSRP: $786.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 85023376
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85656710
$435.98 MSRP: $782.02
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- Other Name: Absorber, Shock
- Replaced by: 85023375
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85639237
$77.83 MSRP: $138.98
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- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85639236
$79.34 MSRP: $141.68
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- Other Name: Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Replaced by: 86571965
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, Trail Boss, WT, Z71 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber, Passenger Side Part Number: 86555000
$435.98 MSRP: $782.02
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- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 85023375
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85639235
$77.78 MSRP: $138.90
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- Other Name: Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 86530778
$519.67 MSRP: $936.34
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- Other Name: Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Replaced by: 85776747
- Replaces: 85644743
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85639238
$79.39 MSRP: $141.76
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- Other Name: Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Replaced by: 86571966
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, Trail Boss, WT, Z71 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85639233
$93.87 MSRP: $167.62
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- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85656709
$438.72 MSRP: $786.93
You Save: $348.21 (45%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock
- Replaced by: 85023376
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | ZR2 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 85639232
$92.76 MSRP: $165.64
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- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, Trail Boss, WT, Z71 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19153640
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 89058939
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19153641
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 89058943
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930995
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Strut Shock Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 25788924, 20856488, 89058938, 25788927, 25811761, 15910122
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Part Number: 20930992
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Part Number: 15910123
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 89058940
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20931005
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 25788923
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | LT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930991
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 25788925
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Chevrolet Colorado | LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS

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The part that we want to focus on is The Shock Absorber in Chevrolet Colorado automobiles, which functions as a part of the suspension system, Its main aim is to mainly reduce the impact of shock impulses and thereby, improve ride comfort and manageability. Due to the heat that it produces as a result of converting kinetic energy, the Shock Absorber helps reduce most bouncing and vibrations especially when driving in areas with lots of uneven pavement. Chevrolet Colorado has commonly adopted different Types of Shock Absorbers, there are twin tube and mono tube types. Twin-tube shocks are well known, its construction is extremely simple but can be made gas charged for enhanced longevit. Nonetheless, mono-tube shocks have better heat dispersion type of shocks, effectively responding to multi-axial mounting. Other features include Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) that go a step further to optimize the conditions of driving Chevrolet Colorado models, electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers that augment comfort and control of Chevrolet Colorado models.

Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Shock Absorber
20931002
Q: How to replace the front shock absorbers to ensure a smooth ride and prevent suspension over-travel on Chevrolet Colorado?
A:
A mechanic must first support the vehicle at its correct height before starting to replace the front shock absorbers. These components both ensure ride comfort and control suspension movement. Support the rear axle at its proper ride height position before starting the process. You should start by removing the upper absorber bolts after which you should remove the lower absorber nut and the bolt then finally remove the absorber itself. To install the new absorber position it correctly so its length extends at the same level as the original units while maintaining proper suspension tolerance. The procedure requires you to first install and tighten the 35 nm (26 lb ft) upper absorber bolts before adding the lower absorber bolt and nut which needs tightening to 95 nm (70 lb ft). End the procedure by removing the rear axle support and letting the vehicle drop to the floor.
Shock Absorber
20931004
Q: How should one safely handle gas charged shock absorbers during maintenance on Chevrolet Colorado?
A:
The snap ring within your gas charged shock absorber tube contains high pressure gas so removing it poses a safety risk of severe gas expulsion. Safety glasses and caution toward the shock absorber tube should be used to prevent injuries when performing spot drilling and center punching activities. A centerpunch should create a 10 mm (0.4 in) long indentation at the tube bottom prior to processing. Place the shock absorber inside a vise with its rod extended while keeping it horizontal position. Drill a 5 mm (3/16 in) hole at the centerpunch location while exhaust gas with potential oil mixture escapes through shop towels for containment. The second hole needs drilling at the middle centerpunch indentation using a 5 mm (3/16 in) bit to drain the shock absorber oil while shop towels protect against eventual liquid spillage. After releasing the shock absorber from the vise angle it with drain holes facing down and insert the shaft to pull out all remaining fluid from the tube.