2020 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, 2.5L.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 8 of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 7,700 lb: 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, $28,700.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | 2.5L | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,716 lb | 5,600 lb | 3,884 lb to 4,480 lb | $28,700 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L | RWD | 7,700 lb | 1,574 lb | 5,500 lb | 3,926 lb | $29,700 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,700 lb | 1,645 lb | 5,800 lb | 3,948 lb to 4,259 lb | $31,900 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 2,074 lb | 6,000 lb | 3,926 lb to 4,480 lb | $31,700 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,550 lb | 1,850 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,150 lb | $32,600 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | 2.5L | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,516 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,884 lb | $24,800 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,569 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,831 lb to 4,259 lb | $27,700 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,769 lb | 5,600 lb | 3,831 lb to 4,480 lb | $31,400 |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L | RWD | 7,000 lb | 1,803 lb | 5,800 lb | 3,997 lb | $33,900 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Z71 | 2.5L | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 2,010 lb | 5,900 lb | 3,890 lb to 4,480 lb | $35,600 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" ZR2 | 3.6L | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 2,111 lb | 6,001 lb | 3,890 lb to 4,480 lb | $41,400 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,254 lb to 2,003 lb | 6,000 lb | 3,997 lb to 4,704 lb | $43,000 |
| Extended Cab Z71 6 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,499 lb | 5,871 lb | 4,372 lb | N/A |
| Extended Cab ZR2 6 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,357 lb | 5,957 lb | 4,169 lb to 4,600 lb | N/A |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" Base | 2.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,516 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,884 lb | $21,300 |
| Extended Cab 6 ft 2WD | 2.5L 4cyl | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,426 lb | 5,371 lb | 3,945 lb | N/A |
| Extended Cab Work Truck 6 ft 2WD | 2.5L 4cyl | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,426 lb | 5,371 lb | 3,945 lb | N/A |
| Extended Cab LT 6 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,397 lb | 5,571 lb | 4,174 lb | N/A |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb to 7,700 lb | 1,444 lb to 1,574 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,025 lb | $26,700 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 7,000 lb to 7,700 lb | 1,520 lb to 1,650 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,251 lb | $29,000 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,600 lb | 1,536 lb to 2,074 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,433 lb | $34,400 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,550 lb | 1,475 lb to 1,845 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,496 lb | $35,300 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,600 lb | 1,385 lb to 2,003 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,477 lb | $37,100 |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,550 lb | 1,444 lb to 1,809 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,526 lb | $37,700 |
No rating listed: 7 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 6,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 7,000 lb to 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 12,000 lb | RST Crew Cab 4WD | $44,800 |
| Chevrolet Colorado (this car) | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $28,700 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | SLE Crew Cab RWD | $31,000 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $30,970 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab 4WD | $29,680 |
| Ford Ranger | 3,500 lb | XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete | $24,110 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree