Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado tows up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped.Depending on drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 6,000 lb to 7,700 lb.

2026 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

All figures in pounds, from the Chevrolet 2026 Colorado Trailering chart. Hitch: The 7,700 lb rating needs the Trailering Package on 2WD, and the Trailering Package with the limited-slip differential on 4WD (2.7L TurboMax, 3.42 axle, GCWR 13,250 lb); the ZR2 is rated at 6,000 lb. Chevrolet's 2026 chart covers the Crew Cab and gives no payload or GVWR. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	GCWR	Note
Crew Cab · 2WD	2.7L TurboMax	7,700	n/a	n/a	13,250	3.42 axle; available only with Trailering Package
Crew Cab · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	7,700	n/a	n/a	13,250	3.42 axle; requires available Trailering Package and limited-slip differential
ZR2 · Crew Cab · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	6,000	n/a	n/a	11,600	3.42 axle

Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity by year

Chevrolet Colorado maximum towing capacity by model year, lb

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2026 Chevrolet Colorado	7,700lb	6,000 to 7,700	n/a	n/a	3
2025 Chevrolet Colorado	7,700lb	3,500 to 7,700	1,710	6,049 to 6,250	7

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Chevrolet Colorado? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Chevrolet Colorado tow?

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado tows up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. Depending on drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 6,000 lb to 7,700 lb.

Which Chevrolet Colorado year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 7,700 lb (2026, 2025).

Where do I find my exact Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.