2023 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD, 2.7L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 50% of 18 trucks (2023).
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: 11-15 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: Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD, $37,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,580 lb to 1,725 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,525 lb to 5,298 lb | $37,000 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,580 lb to 1,719 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,531 lb to 5,298 lb | $39,900 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,280 lb to 1,423 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,940 lb | $46,800 |
| 2WD Crew Cab WT | 2.7L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,636 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,164 lb to 4,716 lb | $29,200 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,770 lb | 4,270 lb to 4,716 lb | $29,200 |
| 2WD Crew Cab LT | 2.7L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,602 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,198 lb to 4,716 lb | $31,600 |
| 4WD Crew Cab WT | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,836 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,164 lb to 5,298 lb | $32,500 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $32,500 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,450 lb to 1,802 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,198 lb to 5,298 lb | $34,900 |
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 | RST Double Cab 4WD | $52,300 |
| Chevrolet Colorado (this car) | 7,700 lb | Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $37,000 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $36,900 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $27,400 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $33,835 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab RWD | $29,570 |
| Ford Maverick | 2,000 lb | XL FWD SuperCrew | $22,595 |
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