Best Truck Tool Box for Chevy Colorado: 5 Boxes Compared

Compared on paper

Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 4 November 2026. Fitment is stated only where the listing names it; other boxes need a bed measurement before buying.

How the points were given

Each box is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, using the weights the site publishes for the Shop Score. Warranty points follow a stated term, and safety points follow a stated safety certification.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

What the listings tell you

5 boxes are compared here. 2 name Chevy Colorado in the listing: the PIT66 pair and the COOLBAG crossover. The other 3 are generic truck boxes, so fitment comes down to bed measurements and the mounting style each listing describes. Aluminum shows up in 4 of the boxes, with the PIT66 pair in ABS composite. A lock or key cover is named on 4 boxes, while the UWS box lists stainless paddle handles. Only the UWS box states a warranty term.

Buying guide: best truck tool box for Chevy Colorado

Measure the bed first

Bed boxes come as crossovers that sit across the bed and bedside boxes that sit along the sides, and the two shapes suit different beds. The PIT66 pair is a bedside pair for the sides of the bed. The UWS box is a 69 inch crossover in its title. The FORWODE box measures 48 x 15 x 15 inch. The COOLBAG box measures 59.84 x 12.09 x 14.84 inch in its bullets. The DNA box measures 31 x 13 x 11.5 inch. Match the box length and depth against a tape measurement of the bed before ordering.

Aluminum or ABS composite

Most boxes here use aluminum, but the alloy and finish differ from box to box. The UWS box uses heavy-wall aluminum at 0.058 inch, with a one-piece tub. The FORWODE box uses diamond plate aluminum with a powder-coated finish. The DNA box uses aluminum with a 5 Bar tread pattern. The COOLBAG box uses aluminum with a powder-coated finish. The PIT66 pair uses ABS composite instead of aluminum. Pick the material that matches how rough the bed gets on a work week.

Lid, lock and handles

The lid decides how the box behaves in rain and on rough roads, and the lock decides who opens it. The FORWODE box has a gas strut for one-handed opening and an overlapping lid that resists weather. The DNA box has a fold-up door with a hydraulic lift that keeps the lid open. The UWS box has a foam-filled RigidCore lid and a tool tray with screwdriver holders. The PIT66 pair has a lockable key cover and a seal against moisture and bad weather. The COOLBAG box has an in-built lock with keys. Check handles too: the FORWODE box has foldable side handles, and the DNA box has wider carrying handles on both sides.

Mounting and install

Mounting hardware varies, so read the install notes before the box arrives. The UWS box comes with pre-drilled mounting slots and hardware. The PIT66 pair mounts with a connection bracket, a side mounting bracket, an M8 bolt and a rivet nut, and its tips describe drilling a hole for the rivet nut. The FORWODE box is described for mounting on pickup trucks, RVs, trailers and ATVs. The DNA box mounts in the truck bed. The COOLBAG box is sized for a truck underbody or truck bed. Confirm the mounting style against the bed before drilling anything.

Garage Fit Check

• Measure bed width and length against the box size before ordering.
• Check the Colorado fitment line: the PIT66 pair and the COOLBAG box name Chevy Colorado.
• Confirm the lid opens clear of the cab and the bed rails.
• Count keys and check the lock on arrival: the FORWODE, DNA and COOLBAG boxes come with keys.

FAQ: garage tools

Which box here is made for a Chevy Colorado?

The PIT66 pair is made for 2015-2022 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. The COOLBAG box is named for Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger and GMC Canyon. Fitment for the other boxes is Not stated for Colorado, so measure the bed before buying.

What size box fits a mid-size truck bed?

The COOLBAG box is described for mid-size trucks, at 59.84 x 12.09 x 14.84 inch. The DNA box measures 31 x 13 x 11.5 inch. Compare those figures with a bed measurement before buying.

Do these boxes lock?

The PIT66 pair has a lockable key cover. The FORWODE box has an internal lock with 2 keys. The DNA box has a stainless lock with 2 keys. The COOLBAG box has an in-built lock with keys. Lock for the UWS box is Not stated; it lists stainless paddle handles.

Which box has a gas strut?

The FORWODE box has a gas strut for one-handed opening. The DNA box has a hydraulic lift that keeps the lid open. Check the lid style on the box you pick.

Does any box here carry a warranty?

The UWS box carries a limited lifetime warranty, with one-year finish and one-year parts terms. Warranty for the other boxes is Not stated.

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