Model: 2023 Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss

Color: Black
Factory Options Safety Package, Tech Package Convenience Package, Sunroof,

Current Mileage: 1,500km (2 months old)

Options/Mods: Chevy assist steps, Chevy Bed lighting (free) Truxedo Pro X15 Tonneau Cover, (too much rub with Truxedo LoPro)
Amazon Muslogy Hidden storage and Storage Box , various Interior accent lights Front floor liners
Winter Rims Replika R213 with Nokian LT3 tires 285/70/R17

Nice weather is finally coming in, so will be quickly adding to the list
Coming mods: AVS window visors, Window tint, Rear Lighting (Opt7 so far) Weather tech Mud Flaps

Would I buy again: Too little milage, but truly enjoying the truck
Truck was a lotto Purchase. Decided to upgrade, found it, waited a full 2 weeks. Just Lucky

Obligatory truck porn: Need more Pics

 

you should check you paint... curious if its like mine..my desert boss the driver side has metallic flake passenger side is just black

 

I recently contacted the dealer in IN I purchased from (late September 2023) re: production numbers. He inquired with a Plant Planner at Wentzville and her reply was a total of 594 Desert Boss editions were produced.

Model: 2023 Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss
Color: Summit White
Current Mileage: 3,800
Options/Mods: sunroof, yellow seat belts, Chevy bed lighting, Chevy assist steps, Lund hood protector, AVS window visors, front and rear floor liners, 15% window tint, ComeUp winch, 30" front-grille light bar/aux switch plate, WeatherTech splash guards, LASFIT LED interior & exterior lighting, ZR2 hood badges, Kuat NV 2.0 hitch rack
Would I buy again? Yes
Will get updated pics when weather improves and when properly christened with a Death Valley/Mojave trip this summer for my periodic desert fix

 

I recently contacted the dealer in IN I purchased from (late September 2023) re: production numbers. He inquired with a Plant Planner at Wentzville and her reply was a total of 594 Desert Boss editions were produced.

594 - WOW! That makes this almost as rare as a 1987 Buick Regal Grand National GNX, of which only 547 were produced (if I recall correctly - when I bought my '87 GN, I really wanted a GNX, but as a college senior, I knew I couldn't afford it! Heck I really couldn't afford the GN!)

I knew Feenix was a Gem - I just didn't realize what a rare Gem she really is! Folks called her a Unicorn when I first posted pics of her - and maybe they were right!

 

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This one has been sitting on a local lot for a minute if anyone is looking. I have looked at it in person. It’s nice but just not for me.

 

Yeah I think production finally caught up. There is a white one on the lot here been there for couple months was not around when I bought my ZR2 in early Jan. They also have 15 trucks 4 ZR2s rest mix. Plus a ton of Canyons including AT4x. The Fairbanks dealer is still trying to rob its customers with 5000 admin up charge. Unbelievable.

 

Hey all. I'm new. Meet "The Black Pearl". Add so far. Bak revolver x4s. One of the few but best cover for sports bar in my opinion. Be adding some ditch lights next.

 

you should check you paint... curious if its like mine..my desert boss the driver side has metallic flake passenger side is just black

 

2023 Desert Boss arctic white. purchased in January 24’ approximately 600 miles on it. I obviously haven’t used it much but it’s pretty just to look at just like the others here that posted their pics. Mods: Weathertech mud flaps, factory assist steps, Truxedo X15 Pro cover (I really like that Bak revolverX4S after seeing it on the Black Pearl) also the Triple X liners $189 on Amazon for front,back and the bed! (thanks FeeNix after watching yours on YouTube) And driver and passenger swing cases in the bed. I will eventually post better pictures in the near future. I would absolutely buy it again, I knew the Desert Boss is a rare option and I had to have one!

 

2023 Desert Boss article white. purchased in January 24’ approximately 600 miles on it. Truxedo X15 Pro cover (I really like that Bak revolverX4S after seeing it on the Black Pearl)

I almost considered a rigid roll up as well, but at double the price, loss of bed space from the rollup box (this is my first shortbed truck) plus my doubts with our winters and ice, decided not to. Still nags me though since I'm not using my truck like I once did.

 

I recently contacted the dealer in IN I purchased from (late September 2023) re: production numbers. He inquired with a Plant Planner at Wentzville and her reply was a total of 594 Desert Boss editions were produced

594 of summit white, or are you saying 594 total Desert Bosses produced?

From the sound of post by @Badwater 134 594 total . . . Love to confirm that!

 

Wouldn't it be nice if GM acknowledged the limited run unicorn. One of my first cars was a FIAT X 1/9 limited run, got a sticker (and where to place it) a few months after I got her.

 

Since both of these models are no longer being offered because beginning with the 2024 model year production, you can get the ZR2 Bison, or the AT4X AEV Package . . . Who has one of these single year production models??

Does anyone know how to find production numbers on these?

Let us know what you got, what you've done to it and what you think of your truck.

Since Feenix was the first Desert Boss on the forum, I will kick things off with her:

Model: 2023 Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss

Color: Radiant Red

Current Mileage: 6,500

Options/Mods: Sunroof, Chevy assist steps, Chevy Tonneau Cover, Lund hood protector, AVS window visors, bed rug bed protector (bed only - not full with sides), OCD Plug screen protector and camo accent for infotainment screen, Amazon drop in center console organizer, Front and rear floor liners, WeatherTech mud flaps, BulletPoint mounting system (behind infotainment center), Window Tint, Ceramic Coating

Would I buy again: Absolutely!!

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The Desert Boss edition comes with a wintch in the front bumper? If it does then is that front license plate blocking it?

 

My Edition1 has the winch and front license plate and it does not even come close to blocking it. It is well below the winch.

 

It doesn’t come with a winch, it comes with a bumper that a winch can attach to. As for the license plate bracket it just has to be flipped upside down and the slot for the cable is visible.

 

Funny, I know its winch capable, but I don't remember a winch being an option on the chevy build sheet and at how much. Someone here does have winch installed though.

 

It was a dealer installed option. I believe it was called the recovery package and was approximately $2495. I’ve seen some that had the option online in inventory.

 

Yeah i am looking at an aftermarket winch. Spoke with the ComeUp guys at overland expo and they offered a few suggestions.

 

Its interesting that during the whole "All New Colorado" I don't ever remember seeing "The All New Canyon" it was always talk and articles about the Colorado. I think the Desert Boss was seen as the premier release edition. But would think the AT4x Edition 1 would be even more rare since Canyon seems to have less sales than the Colorado.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/02/2023-gmc-canyon-at4x-edition-1-sold-out-in-10-minutes

 

But would think the AT4x Edition 1 would be even more rare since Canyon seems to have less sales than the Colorado.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/02/2023-gmc-canyon-at4x-edition-1-sold-out-in-10-minutes

I agree! Obviously if they "Sold out" there was a set number that they planned on building. It would be really nice if they released that number. It would be nicer if they numbered them like they did the the Grand National GN-Xs.

 

My bad, never clicked/knew of the "edition 1"

 

I didn't know it was a thing until I seen the post here on it.

 

Is it available in 2024?

 

I don't think so they have AEV version though for 10k extra.

 

Back to the Task.. DBoss owners chime in, with pictures if you can

 

Edition 1s as well - this thread is for both of these unicorns! 🦄🦄

 

Got one with the winch from factory it was called the recovery package came with some straps and random stuff in a bag as well

 

Should we have unicorn stickers made and a secret handshake ?
594 for North America ? (Canada and US)

 

No lol People do look at it crazy and get alot of questions almost as many as my sand colored miata

 

Since both of these models are no longer being offered because beginning with the 2024 model year production, you can get the ZR2 Bison, or the AT4X AEV Package . . . Who has one of these single year production models??

Does anyone know how to find production numbers on these?

Let us know what you got, what you've done to it and what you think of your truck.

Since Feenix was the first Desert Boss on the forum, I will kick things off with her:

Model: 2023 Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss

Color: Radiant Red

Current Mileage: 6,500

Options/Mods: Sunroof, Chevy assist steps, Chevy Tonneau Cover, Lund hood protector, AVS window visors, bed rug bed protector (bed only - not full with sides), OCD Plug screen protector and camo accent for infotainment screen, Amazon drop in center console organizer, Front and rear floor liners, WeatherTech mud flaps, BulletPoint mounting system (behind infotainment center), Window Tint, Ceramic Coating

Would I buy again: Absolutely!!

Obligatory truck porn:

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Have had my Desert Boss since beginning of last December. I live in Colorado and it has seen some truly wild terrain and weather already this winter. More than once I was glad to be in that truck over anything else on the road while driving through a blizzard.

Tinted all around (a lot of these pics are from before I got the tint done, only good one with that is the one in the garage. I’m sure you’ll spot it ) and I custom fit a GatorWorks Tonneau cover on the bed. Tough to put a cover on with the sport bar that comes with the DB package. I also got the winch on mine but haven’t had an opportunity to test it out yet.

Also, that 594 number is WILD if that’s accurate. I knew it was limited, that’s crazy limited though

 

Have had my Desert Boss since beginning of last December.

Also, that 594 number is WILD if that’s accurate. I knew it was limited, that’s crazy limited though

Never thought I'd like the color, but you proved me wrong. I remember your install for the tonneau.. commitment!

 

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/04/heres-how-many-2023-chevy-colorado-zr2-desert-boss-units-were-built/amp/

 

've got an Edition 1 that I grabbed in December. I love this thing!

 

Hi Sweets, also curious to know what license plate bracket you’re using? Looking to get one for my Edition 1 with the ComeUp winch. Thanks!

 

Thinking of Colors, I wonder how many Nitro Yellars are in that production number... People tend to love my color and give compliments or hate it, like a buddy who calls it mustard. Even though it is more gold than mustard but whatever

Wish she was a Boss though the black stripes would look awesome on Yellow Mustard.

 

Yellow db for sale in va still ... yellow was probably the lowest number it's not highly sought after but who knows

 

 

23 ZR2 Desert Boss with 2" Level up front lift 1" rear leaf lift. Trifecta Tune electronics tune. 35x12.5x17 with Level up front steering reinforcement sleves.
Its beatiful and rolling rolling Moab mid May 12 trails over 2 weeks.

 

23 ZR2 Desert Boss with 2" Level up front lift 1" rear leaf lift. Trifecta Tune electronics tune. 35x12.5x17 with Level up front steering reinforcement sleves.
Its beatiful and rolling rolling Moab mid May 12 trails over 2 weeks.

Very Nice, guess you have the tallest, didn't know a tune was out for the 23
Have fun in Moab, looking forward to the pictures

 

I LOVE the yellow. There were 2 Edition 1s in Indiana when I was looking to buy. My first option was the yellow, but the dealer was being a tool with my trade-in. So, I had to settle for black. The funny thing is, they hit me up a week later and wanted to play nice. Sadly, it was too late and I was nice enough to send them a pic of my new truck, letting them know that they missed out on a sale.

Curious, do you use that bed rack yours came with? (forgot the proper name)
My DBoss is my first short bed, still wondering if I can rack mine, I have a bunch of crossbars from previous trucks that I deemed "might come in handy one day pile"

I plan on having a custom rack bar welded to my roll bar assembly down low. Light level.

 

I plan on having a custom rack bar welded to my roll bar assembly down low. Light level.

Like to see what you come up with, I know I can also lower the rack and play with the tailgate at the 45deg angle for longer loads, but ideally I would have it above and keep the tailgate and tonneau closed. More for Ladders etc, just awkward stuff.

 

I still don't believe the 1st Edition sold out in 10 min. I spent a day going back and forth before I singed up for one.
It would be nice to see how many were made.

I turned mine down, and it's still at the dealership.


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Wow that is a nice truck. Damn.