2026 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- 2WD Crew Cab WT, 2.7L.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Rank 12 of 19 trucks (2026).
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: 2WD Crew Cab WT, $32,400.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Crew Cab WT | 2.7L | 2WD | 7,700 lb | 1,846 lb | 6,050 lb | 4,204 lb to 4,716 lb | $32,400 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 6,049 lb | 4,310 lb to 5,298 lb | $32,400 |
| 4WD Crew Cab WT | 2.7L | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 2,046 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,204 lb to 5,298 lb | $35,700 |
| 2WD Crew Cab LT | 2.7L | 2WD | 7,700 lb | 1,846 lb | 6,050 lb | 4,204 lb to 4,716 lb | $36,000 |
| Crew Cab LT 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,700 lb to 2,046 lb | 6,049 lb to 6,250 lb | 4,204 lb to 5,298 lb | $39,300 |
| Crew Cab Trail Boss 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,570 lb to 1,726 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,650 lb | $40,500 |
| Crew Cab Z71 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,590 lb to 1,733 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,630 lb | $44,600 |
| Crew Cab Work Truck 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,700 lb | N/A | 4,310 lb to 5,298 lb | $32,400 to $35,700 |
| Crew Cab ZR2 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,310 lb to 1,445 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,910 lb | $50,700 |
No rating listed: 5 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 | 13,300 lb | LT Double Cab RWD | $47,900 |
| Chevrolet Colorado (this car) | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab WT | $32,400 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $38,900 |
| Nissan Frontier | 7,000 lb | King Cab 4x2 S | $32,150 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,635 |
| Ford Maverick | 4,000 lb | XL AWD | $28,145 |
| Ford Ranger | 3,500 lb | XL SuperCrew RWD | $33,550 |
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