Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp
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Chip tuning for Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp ECU
Chevrolet Colorado (2017) 2.8 TD 180 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the General Motors group (США, 1911). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 180 to 205 hp (+25 hp, +14%) and torque from 480 to 530 Nm (+50 Nm). ECU — Bosch EDC16+. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A diesel built in 2017 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
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Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp boosts engine output by 25 hp: from 180 to 205 hp. Torque rises from 480 to 530 Nm (+50 Nm).
What changes in the Chevrolet Colorado ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +25 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 2.8 TD 180 hp?
Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp?
Stage 2 for the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
What control unit does the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp run?
The control unit of the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp is the Bosch EDC16+. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Chevrolet Colorado?
Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Colorado voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Chevrolet Colorado — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Colorado?
The original Chevrolet Colorado ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 TD 180 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.