Sawtooth Launches STRETCH ACMS for Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon

Heber City, Utah: Sawtooth announced the launch of Sawtooth STRETCH for the 2023-Present Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, giving midsize pickup owners a more adaptive way to protect and secure both small and larger cargo.

The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon have become two of the most capable midsize pickups in the market. They are easier to live with than full-size trucks, but still built for work, trails, camping, commuting, outdoor gear, tools, and weekend projects.

That is exactly why the truck bed system matters.

Tonneau covers and truck bed covers are flat systems. They are designed to cover cargo that stays below the bed rails. That can work well for groceries, luggage, small tools, duffel bags, and low storage bins.

But Colorado and Canyon owners do not always haul low cargo. They haul coolers, hunting gear, fishing gear, jobsite tools, generators, recovery gear, sports equipment, camping bins, and odd-shaped loads that rise above the bed rails.

Sawtooth STRETCH is not a tonneau cover or truck bed cover. It is an Adaptive Cargo Management System, or ACMS, designed to protect and secure both small and large cargo, including taller, bulkier, and irregular loads that flat systems cannot continue to cover.

Sawtooth STRETCH ACMS for 2023-Present Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon

Why Sawtooth STRETCH Fits the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon

The Colorado and Canyon are midsize pickups, which means their owners often want the best of both worlds: real truck capability with a smaller, easier-to-drive footprint.

Chevrolet highlights the current Colorado with a 2.7L TurboMax engine offering 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, along with trims built for work, trail use, and off-road driving. You can review current model information on the official Chevrolet Colorado page.

GMC positions the Canyon with the same practical midsize-truck appeal, including a TurboMax engine, available off-road capability, and trim packages built for drivers who want more premium features in a midsize pickup. You can review current details on the official GMC Canyon page.

Both trucks are capable. Both trucks are practical. Both trucks also have midsize beds, which means cargo space matters.

A flat truck bed cover can help when cargo stays low. But once the load rises above the rails, many flat systems have to be rolled up, folded, retracted, removed, or left open. That is the moment the cargo you wanted covered becomes exposed again.

Sawtooth STRETCH gives Colorado and Canyon owners increased cargo versatility without forcing every load to stay below a flat surface.

D.J. Potter on the Colorado and Canyon Launch

“We are excited to introduce Sawtooth STRETCH for Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon owners,” said D.J. Potter, founder and CEO of Sawtooth. “These trucks are practical, capable, and incredibly useful, but midsize truck beds can become limiting quickly. Sawtooth STRETCH gives owners a more adaptive way to protect and secure both small and large cargo. It was built for truck owners who want to load more, haul more, and do more.”

Potter added, “A flat cover can work when cargo stays below the bed rails. The problem is that real cargo does not always cooperate. Sawtooth STRETCH gives Colorado and Canyon owners a better answer when their cargo changes size, shape, or height.”

Key Features of Sawtooth STRETCH ACMS for Colorado and Canyon

• Adapts over taller cargo: Helps protect and secure larger gear that extends above the pickup bed walls, giving Colorado and Canyon owners more cargo versatility than flat truck bed covers can provide.
• Rolls up for full bed access: Secures near the cab, allowing owners to load or unload larger cargo or leave the bed open when needed.
• Heavy-duty composite textile: Uses STRETCH & HOLD composite textile designed for practical truck-bed use and everyday cargo demands.
• Premium black matte finish: Helps hide dust and dirt better than glossy vinyl and gives the truck a clean, practical appearance.
• Patented steel-reinforced J-hook: Seals around the perimeter using a flexible, durable J-hook system instead of relying on common weak points like Velcro, zippers, clips, or snaps.
• Flexible loading: Helps accommodate cargo such as 2x4s, fishing poles, kayaks, ladders, camping gear, tools, coolers, and other awkward loads that do not always fit below the bed rails.
• Easy-to-use design: Designed for quick loading and unloading while still allowing access to the tailgate.
• Practical cargo protection: Helps protect and secure cargo from sun, dust, snow, road grime, and changing weather conditions.
• Removable aluminum cross supports: Provides added support when the system is lying flat.
• Warranty coverage: Sawtooth offers warranty coverage for qualifying defects in materials or workmanship. Review full details on the Warranty and Returns page.

Why This Launch Matters for Midsize Pickup Owners

Midsize pickups are popular because they are useful without feeling oversized.

That is a major advantage for Colorado and Canyon owners. These trucks can commute during the week, haul tools on Friday, handle camping gear on Saturday, and pick up project supplies on Sunday.

The challenge is that midsize beds fill up fast.

A cooler, toolbox, generator, recovery boards, camping tote, or stack of bins can quickly rise above the bed rails. With a flat system, that often means the cover has to stay open or come off.

Sawtooth STRETCH was designed for that real-world use case.

It can sit lower over everyday cargo and then adapt over taller, bulkier, or irregular loads when needed. That gives Colorado and Canyon owners a more versatile alternative to flat-only and restrictive covers like truck bed covers and tonneau covers, while also giving them another option besides a fixed-height cap.

A Different Category From Tonneau Covers and Truck Bed Covers

Pickup owners often start with familiar search terms like Chevy Colorado tonneau cover, GMC Canyon truck bed cover, roll-up cover, folding cover, retractable cover, or cap.

Those terms are useful, but category matters.

A tonneau cover or truck bed cover is a flat system. It can be a good choice when cargo stays low, but it is limited by bed-rail height.

Sawtooth STRETCH is an Adaptive Cargo Management System. It is an active and adaptive cargo solution built to give pickup owners increased versatility across more real-world cargo situations.

For a deeper look at how an ACMS compares with flat systems, read 10 Reasons You Need an ACMS.

For a broader comparison of flat-cover styles, read A Guide to Different Types of Truck Bed Covers.

Colorado Recognition and Market Timing

The Colorado platform has received significant industry attention. MotorTrend named the Chevrolet Colorado its 2024 Truck of the Year, citing the truck’s broad capability, modern interior, versatile bed, and off-road strength. You can read MotorTrend’s coverage here: Chevrolet Colorado named MotorTrend 2024 Truck of the Year.

That recognition reinforces why the bed system matters. A capable midsize truck deserves a cargo-management system that supports how owners actually use it.

Sawtooth STRETCH helps Colorado and Canyon owners get more from the bed they already have.

Now Available for Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon

Sawtooth STRETCH is available for the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.

Truck owners can also compare other popular midsize applications, including the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma.

To compare all current Sawtooth fitments, visit the All Products page. For setup details, visit the Installation and Operation page.

For a buyer-focused article on Colorado bed-system choices, read Best Chevy Colorado Tonneau Cover Alternative.

Industry Recognition

Sawtooth was previously recognized in the SEMA Launch Pad 2021 competition, where D.J. Potter and Sawtooth were named among the semifinalist group.

For more background, read Sawtooth Selected as SEMA Launch Pad Semi-Finalist.

About Sawtooth

Sawtooth is a U.S.-based company focused on Adaptive Cargo Management Systems for pickup trucks.

Sawtooth STRETCH is designed to help pickup owners protect and secure both small and large cargo with increased versatility. It gives truck owners a more capable alternative to flat-only and restrictive covers like truck bed covers and tonneau covers, and another option besides a fixed-height cap.

Load more. Haul more. Do more.