2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, 2.5L.
- Base trim: 7,000 lb.
- Top 48% of 19 trucks (2022).
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, $30,035.
| 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 | $30,035 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L | RWD | 7,700 lb | 1,568 lb | 5,500 lb | 3,932 lb | $30,935 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 2,074 lb | 6,000 lb | 3,926 lb to 4,480 lb | $32,800 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 1,832 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,168 lb | $33,700 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 1,500 lb to 2,068 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,470 lb | $35,400 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 1,450 lb to 1,838 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,520 lb | $36,300 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 1,450 lb to 1,974 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,520 lb | $39,000 |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 1,400 lb to 1,781 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,570 lb | $39,600 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,551 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,849 lb | $28,935 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,000 lb | 1,638 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,162 lb | $32,900 |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,000 lb | 1,774 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,026 lb | $35,800 |
| ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,350 lb to 2,082 lb | 6,001 lb | 3,919 lb to 4,620 lb | $43,600 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,240 lb to 1,974 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,026 lb to 4,730 lb | $45,200 |
| Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | 2.5L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb to 7,000 lb | 1,400 lb to 1,516 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,950 lb | $26,135 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb to 7,700 lb | 1,400 lb to 1,574 lb | 5,500 lb | 3,948 lb | $28,035 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 7,000 lb to 7,700 lb | 1,470 lb to 1,632 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,259 lb | $30,100 |
| LT Extended Cab 4WD | 2.5L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 7,000 lb | 1,370 lb to 1,751 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,200 lb | $32,635 |
| Z71 Extended Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb to 7,000 lb | 1,460 lb to 1,981 lb | 5,900 lb | 4,410 lb | $37,500 |
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 | 13,300 lb | Limited RST Double Cab 4WD | $45,600 |
| Chevrolet Colorado (this car) | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $30,035 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | Elevation Crew Cab RWD | $34,400 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $32,085 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab RWD | $28,690 |
| Ford Ranger | 3,500 lb | XL SuperCab 4WD | $29,835 |
| Ford Maverick | 2,000 lb | XL SuperCrew FWD | $20,995 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree