The benefits of a tonneau cover are aplenty: from making a slight reduction in the fuel consumption of your truck to enhancing its looks. But the essential feature of a tonneau cover is its ability to protect the bed from the elements. It's because of that practical reason tonneau covers have become a popular mod for pickup trucks. The Chevrolet Colorado is no exception. If you're finding it difficult to choose the best tonneau cover for Chevy Colorado, let us help you with some of the best options on the market.
What is the best option if you wanted the convenience of a soft roll-up but with the strength and protection of a hardcover? While tri-fold hardcovers (like the one mentioned above) are good, they can only be folded at three places. The best way around that issue is to get a hard rolling tonneau cover like the BAK Revolver X2 Hard Rolling Tonneau Cover for Chevrolet Colorado
It features a hard aluminum roll-up cover that can be operated with one hand. With this, you can access the full length of the bed with the cover fully rolled up. According to BAK, the model fits the Chevrolet Colorado (model years 2015 - 2016) with a 62.7 bed and the newer (model years 2017 - 2019) version with the 61.7 bed. The official warranty is for three years.
It's not the most cost-effective choice here, but the cover has a lot to offer with its solid fit, partial access, and the reassurance that there's a layer of aluminum between the elements and your cargo. Users have reaffirmed that this tonneau cover is worth considering. Just to be safe with your purchase, confirm the warranty and compatibility with the seller first.
If you're looking for ease of access, then there's nothing better than a roll-up cover. And a soft roll-up tonneau cover just makes the whole setup incredibly cost-effective as well. The ability to roll up the cover only till the point it's required is a function the other tonneau covers don't offer. When closed, it adds to the truck's styling by providing a clean look, especially when compared to an open bed.
The TruXedo tonneau cover for Chevrolet Colorado is compatible with 2015 - 2016 Colorado with 62.7 bed and 2017 - 2020 Colorado with 61.7 bed. The installation is easy with no drilling required, and the cover is backed by a 5-year warranty (as offered by TruXedo; check with the seller about the same). The cover has a leather grain fabric, which protects the cargo and looks good at the same time.
With latches on either side, the TruXedo cover for Colorado is easy to operate. And as mentioned above, it's easy to install as well. The users have indicated that they're generally satisfied with the cover. The only issue, in a handful of cases, has been the fit. To ensure you get the exact model for your truck, check with the seller (about fit and warranty) before ordering. Also, keep in mind that this is a soft roll-up cover, so it can only offer a limited amount of protection.
If you want improved protection for your truck's cargo area, but don't want to spend on a full-size hardcover, the BAKFlip Tri-Fold hard tonneau cover for Chevrolet Colorado is a great choice. Think of it as a hard tonneau cover but is made up of three sub-panels that can be folded, offering partial access, and overall ease of use.
Can hold up to 300 pounds
The G2 tonneau cover can hold up to 300 pounds of evenly distributed weight on top of it. It comes with a buckle system that allows you to drive the truck with the bed partially exposed. It can be helpful when carrying larger/taller items. The exterior of the cover is UV-resistant, so it won't fade over time.
It's easy to install, with a simple clamp-on installation. In terms of compatibility, the BAKFlip cover for Chevrolet Colorado can be fitted to trucks made in the model years 2017 - 2019 (61.7 bed) and 2015 - 2016 (62.7 bed). BAK assures that the product is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
The BAKFlip cover possibly brings the best of protection and versatility in one package. Users have noted that the quality is good (this cover isn't cheap), but some have also reported it not being completely free from leaks.
Priced similar to the soft roll-up cover, the Lund Genesis Elite tonneau cover for Chevrolet Colorado brings the tri-fold construction to the table. It has some more support for the vinyl on top than the regular softcover. It fits Chevrolet Colorado trucks made with the model years 2004 - 2012 (5-feet bed only).
Installation in 5 minutes
It comes with a claimed installation time of just 5 minutes. That also means you can remove it quickly when required. It's a drill-free installation, which makes it even better. The cover itself comes with integrated clips and straps. It offers 100 percent access to the bed and has an aluminum sub-frame, commercial-grade clamps, and a tailgate seal. The fabric is resistant to water, UV, dirt, and dust. The Lund soft cover for Chevrolet Colorado is backed by a lifetime warranty.
It fits well, looks good, is easy on the pocket, and doesn't take much time to install. The users are also happy with the product and have particularly appreciated its appearance. There are some small quality concerns, but nothing major has been reported. Also, it must be kept in mind that while the Amazon listing mentions its compatibility to be for 2004 - 2012 trucks, Lund states that the 2015 - 2019 trucks are also compatible. So please check with the seller before placing an order.
Much like the Lund Genesis product above, the Tyger Soft Tri-Fold tonneau cover for Chevrolet Colorado is a tri-fold cover with vinyl on top. It fits the 6ft 2in bed on the model years 2015 - 2019 Chevrolet Colorado trucks. The vinyl itself is a marine-grade heavy-duty product and is supported by an aluminum subframe. The entire cover is placed on the truck's body using stainless steel clamps, further ensuring that durability and strength aren't compromised.
Pre-assembled crossbars for support
Backed by a lifetime warranty, the Chevrolet Colorado tonneau cover has a no-drill installation, although small holes will need to be made in the bedliner for the clamps. The cover offers full-bed access and comes with pre-assembled crossbars not just for added support but also for enabling it to fold easily.
The Tyger soft tri-fold cover is one of the most popular choices for tonneau covers, and the users have good things to say about the product. A tight fit is complemented by seamless appearance and excellent quality - and of course, ease of installation.
What's the best tonneau cover for Chevy Colorado?
Choosing a tonneau cover for the Chevrolet Colorado shouldn't be that hard because the products on our list are well-made and will serve you fine.
Among the ones we've mentioned here, choose the soft covers if you don't want to spend too much. The and the are both the same type (tri-fold) but the . Or choose the hardcovers if you want more protection for the cargo. The works on the same principle as any other tri-fold cover but offers added protection. For added practicality on a hardcover (it's not common to see hardcover and practicality in the same sentence), the TruXedo is slightly more versatile (soft roll-up) BAK Revolver does the job just fine. It is slightly expensive, though.