2026 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-26 · Source: Chevrolet 2026 Colorado Trailering chart
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado tows up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 6,000 lb to 7,700 lb by drivetrain and tow package.Chevrolet does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.
- Max towing
- 7,700lb
- Max payload
- n/a
- GVWR
- n/a
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check a trailer against this Colorado
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What changed from 2025
The 2026 maximum is 7,700 lb, the same as in 2025. Chevrolet lists its 2026 configurations differently from 2025, so the two tables are not compared row by row. 2025 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity.
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Chevrolet 2026 Colorado Trailering chart. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (ZR2, Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax, 4WD) is rated at 6,000 lb, and the highest (Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax, 2WD) at 7,700 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado?
Chevrolet does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact vehicle is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. The Chevrolet document we used does not list GVWR; yours is on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
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. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2026 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 payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.