AEV Radiator Skid Plate for 2023+ Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon
$375.00
In stock
The AEV Radiator Skid Plate is Engineered for uncompromising performance in the most demanding environments, the Radiator skid plate integrates seamlessly with your 2023+ Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon with AEV Front Bumper. Manufactured out of 2.5mm Hot-Stamped Boron Steel, this skid plate shields the radiator from unexpected impacts without sacrificing ground clearance, ensuring unmatched protection when traversing even the most demanding off-road terrain. These are the same OEM-validated AEV skid plates that are found on the Colorado ZR2 Bison and Canyon AT4X AEV Edition and e-coated and p-coated for maximum corrosion and chip resistance.
Please Note: The AEV Radiator Skid Plate can only be installed with vehicles equipped with the AEV Front Bumper for 2023+ GMC Canyon and 2023+ Chevrolet Colorado.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Hot-Stamped Boron Steel
- Coatings:
- Multi-stage, automotive-grade E-coating
- Weight:
- 19lbs
Installation:
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Estimated Install Time:
- 1 Hour
Installation Guides:
AEV Radiator Skid Plate for 2023+ Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon Installation Guide
Product FAQs
- Is Hot-Stamped Boron Steel really a thing or is it just a marketing gimmick?
Oh, it’s really a thing! Hot Stamped Boron Steel is an ultra-high strength, press hardened steel. Hot Stamped Boron Steel is more commonly used in automotive applications for passenger impact protection because it is lightweight with an extremely high yield strength. We first started using this material for the original Colorado ZR2 Bison’s OEM skid plate package because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, hardness and resistance to gouging.
- I’ve heard horror stories of some aftermarket skid plates blocking off airflow or trapping debris. What makes AEV Skid Plates different?
The difference is in the development, testing and validation that goes into our skid plates. These are not aftermarket skid plates—these are OEM skid plates, developed alongside GM engineers specifically for the ZR2 Bison and AEV Edition programs. We had to follow the same protocols and were subject to all the same testing and validation procedures as all GM OEM components.
- Can I install the radiator skid plate on my stock 2023+ Colorado/Canyon?
No, you must have the 2023+ AEV Front bumper for Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon to install the Radiator Skid plate as the mounting points fitting to the bumper are different between the stock system and the AEV system.
- Why not use aluminum instead of steel to save weight?
Aluminum is lightweight and easy to shape, but it is very soft and not nearly as strong as steel. Hot-Stamped Boron Steel is much stronger than aluminum and far more resistant to gouging. Since it is press-hardened and heat-treated, we are able to deliver a product that is both lighter and stronger than any other previously used OEM or aftermarket skid plate manufacturing methods.
- What kind of coating is used on the skid plates?
We use a multi-stage, automotive-grade E-coating process on all our skid plates. We also use a textured powder coat on our GM Radiator Skid Plates for increased chip protection.
- Where are your skid plates manufactured?
AEV Skid Plates for 2023+ Colorado/Canyon are manufactured in Canada.
