2025 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Chevrolet 2025 Trailering Guide (page 41) with 2025 Colorado Trailering chart and GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado tows up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 3,500 lb to 7,700 lb. Maximum payload is 1,710 lb.
- Max towing
- 7,700lb
- Max payload
- 1,710lb
- GVWR
- 6,049 to 6,250lb
- Curb weight
- n/alb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 2WD | 7,700 | 1,710 | 6,049 | 13,250 | 3.42 axle, Trailering Package; payload 1,670 lb with LT Package |
| Work Truck | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 4WD | 7,700 | 1,710 | 6,250 | 13,250 | 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential; payload 1,670 lb with LT Package |
| Trail Boss | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 4WD | 7,700 | 1,580 | 6,250 | 13,250 | 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 4WD | 7,700 | 1,580 | 6,250 | 13,250 | 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential |
| ZR2 | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 4WD | 6,000 | 1,280 | 6,250 | 11,600 | 3.42 axle |
| ZR2 Bison | Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 4WD | 5,500 | n/a | n/a | 11,600 | 3.42 axle |
| Crew Cab | 5 ft | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 2WD | 3,500 | n/a | n/a | 9,100 | Without Trailering Package; requires accessory trailer hitch and wiring harness |
Check a trailer against this Colorado
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the 1,710 lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
GCWR is the combined ceiling for truck and trailer together. Subtracting your loaded truck weight from GCWR gives the real trailer weight you can pull, which is often lower than the headline towing figure.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Chevrolet 2025 Trailering Guide (page 41) with 2025 Colorado Trailering chart and GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (null, Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp, 2WD) is rated at 3,500 lb, and the highest (Work Truck, Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp, 2WD) at 7,700 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Maximum payload is 1,710 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,049 to 6,250 lb across configurations.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 7,700 lb maximum requires the Trailering Package with the 2.7L TurboMax engine and 3.42 axle (GCWR 13,250 lb); on 4WD it also requires the limited-slip differential. Without the Trailering Package the rating is 3,500 lb.. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 7,700 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 6,100 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 1,710 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.