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. For this model year, ratings range from 3,500 lb to 7,700 lb by trim, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 1,710 lb.
- Max towing
- 7,700lb
- Max payload
- 1,710lb
- GVWR
- 6,049 to 6,250lb
- Curb weight
- n/a
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 2WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 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 · 4WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 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 · 4WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 7,700 | 1,580 | 6,250 | 13,250 | 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential |
| Z71 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 4WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 7,700 | 1,580 | 6,250 | 13,250 | 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential |
| ZR2 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 4WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 6,000 | 1,280 | 6,250 | 11,600 | 3.42 axle |
| ZR2 Bison · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 4WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 5,500 | n/a | n/a | 11,600 | 3.42 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft · 2WD | 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp | 3,500 | n/a | n/a | 9,100 | Without Trailering Package; requires accessory trailer hitch and wiring harness |
Check a trailer against this Colorado
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How to read these numbers
Worked example for the Work Truck Crew Cab 5 ft 2WD with the 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp: a trailer at its full 7,700 lb rating puts about 920 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 1,270 lb of its 1,710 lb payload is used, leaving 440 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, 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 (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.