What can the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Yes, up to
7,700 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,705 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb. 65% used.
- Tongue weight
- 624 lb
- Payload
- 924 lb of 1,716 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,995 lb loaded. Rating 7,700 lb. 65% of the rating. Margin 2,705 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 6,160 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,716 lb. Left 792 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck.
Every trim
Yes: 11 trims. 2 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | 7,700 lb | 65% | 1,716 lb | 792 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | 1,568 lb | 644 lb | Yes |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 7,600 lb | 66% | 2,074 lb | 1,150 lb | Yes |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 7,600 lb | 66% | 1,832 lb | 908 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 7,600 lb | 66% | 1,530 lb | 606 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 7,600 lb | 66% | 1,480 lb | 556 lb | Yes |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | 7,600 lb | 66% | 1,480 lb | 556 lb | Yes |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 7,600 lb | 66% | 1,430 lb | 506 lb | Yes |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 7,000 lb | 71% | 1,551 lb | 627 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 7,000 lb | 71% | 1,638 lb | 714 lb | Yes |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | 7,000 lb | 71% | 1,774 lb | 850 lb | Yes |
| ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | 5,000 lb | 100% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 5,000 lb | 100% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ