These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three engine options, three trims, and three configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator).

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

Three engines are available in the 2011 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.9 L engine is available in all four models, and the 3.7 L engine is available in all except the Base model.

2.9 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2011 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 185 hp @ 5,600 rpm, and 190 lb-ft torque at 2,800 rpm.

3.7 L V6

The 3.7 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power, generating up to 242 hp @5,600 rpm and 242 lb-ft torque @4,600 rpm.

5.3 L V8 Engine

The 5.3L engine is the largest engine, generating up to 300 hp @5,200 rpm, and 320 lb-ft torque @ 4,000 rpm.

Trim Levels

COLORADO WORK TRUCK AND Z85

• EPA-estimated highway MPG
• 16″ steel wheels
• Bluetooth wireless technology for select phones
• SiriusXM Radio
• OnStar standard
• StabiliTrak electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control

Z71

Notable features of the Z71:

• Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package
• Automatic Locking Rear Differential
• 17″ Chrome-Clad 6-spoke wheels
• On-/Off-Road Tires

SPORT

• EPA-estimated highway MPG: 20
• 18″ Midnight Silver Aluminum wheels; low-profile tires
• ZQ8 Sport Suspension Package
• Body-color front and rear fascias

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2011 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on a variety of Chevrolet models. The Z71 Package includes an automatic locking rear differential, a front stabilizer bar, and may include other trailering equipment.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2011 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed their stated towing capacities.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.9 I-4 VVT

As stated before, the 2.9 L I-4-cylinder engine in the 2011 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,400 lbs of towing.

3.7 L I-5 VVT

Without the trailering package, the 3.5 L engine in the 2011 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 5,500 lbs.

5.3 L V8

Without the trailering package, the 5.3 L engine in the 2011 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 6,000 lbs.

2011 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2011 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2011 Chevy Colorado comes in 8 colors:

• Black
• Deep Navy
• Aqua Blue Metallic
• Victory Red
• Inferno Orange Metallic
• Dark Gray Metallic
• Sheer Silver Metallic
• Summit White

My personal favorite is black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2011

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of each engine of the Colorado.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2011 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 6,000 lbs, but this is only with the 5.3L engine. The 2.9L engine can tow up to 3,400 lbs, while the 3.7L engine can tow only up to 5,500 lbs.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three engine options, four trims, and four configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2012 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

Three engines are available in the 2012 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.9 L engine is available in all four models, and the 3.6 L engine is available in all except the Base model.

2.9 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2012 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 185 hp.

3.7 L V6

The 3.7 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 242 hp.

5.3 L V8 Engine

The 5.3L engine is the largest engine, generating up to 300 hp.

Trim Levels

COLORADO WORK TRUCK AND Z85

• EPA-estimated highway MPG
• 16″ steel wheels
• Bluetooth wireless technology for select phones
• SiriusXM Radio
• OnStar standard
• StabiliTrak electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control

Z71

Notable features of the Z71:

• Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package
• Automatic Locking Rear Differential
• 17″ Chrome-Clad 6-spoke wheels
• On-/Off-Road Tires

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2012 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on a variety of Chevrolet models. The Z82 Package includes a trailer hitch platform and may include other trailering equipment.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2012 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 3,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.9 I-4 VVT

As stated before, the 2.9 L I-4-cylinder engine in the 2012 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.7 L I-5 VVT

Without the trailering package, the 3.5 L engine in the 2012 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 5,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

5.3 L V8

Without the trailering package, the 5.3 L engine in the 2012 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 6,000 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs.

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2012 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

2012 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2012 Chevy Colorado comes in 8 colors:

• Black
• Deep Navy
• Aqua Blue Metallic
• Victory Red
• Inferno Orange Metallic
• Dark Gray Metallic
• Sheer Silver Metallic
• Summit White

My personal favorite is black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2012

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of each engine of the Colorado.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2012 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 6,000 lbs, but this is only with the 5.3L engine. The 2.9L and 3.7L engines can tow only up to 5,500 lbs.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three engine options, four trims, and four configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2015 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

Three engines are available in the 2015 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.5 L engine is available in all four models, and the 3.6 L engine is available in all except the Base model.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2015 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 191 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm.

3.6 L V6

The 3.6 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 305 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 296 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,300 rpm.

Trim Levels

There are four basic trim levels in the 2015 Chevy Colorado family.

base

This is the base version of the Colorado.

• 4-wheel Antilock Disc Brakes with Duralife brake rotors
• Dual-stage frontal and side-impact air bags
• StabiliTrak Electronic Stability System with Traction Control
• Theft-deterrent system with engine immobilizer
• Halogen headlamps
• Power adjustable manual folding black mirrors
• Rear vision camera
• Chrome CornerStep Rear Bumper
• Locking tailgate
• Black beltline moldings
• Enhanced driver information center
• Power windows
• Front bucket seats

WT

The WT adds a few features from the Base model.

The features are:

• Carpeted flooring
• Cloth seating surfaces
• Rear-folding bench seat
• Dual-rear seats with under-seat storage

LT

The LT is the upgraded version of the WT. It includes many of the same features as the WT, but some with additional luxuries.

Some of these additional features are:

• OnStar Directions & Connections Plan
• Theft-deterrent system with content-theft alarm and engine immobilizer
• Power-adjustable manual folding body-color mirrors
• Chrome beltline moldings
• Bluetooth wireless technology for select phones
• 2 USB ports
• Remote keyless entry
• Cruise control
• OnStar with 4G LTE and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 7 devices

Z71

The Z71 is the basic off-roading Colorado. It is a higher-end truck than the WT and the LT as it has fog lamps, heated and power side mirrors, and remote vehicle start. Since it is designed for off-roading it also has front recovery hooks.

Notable features of the Z71:

• Automatic locking rear differential
• Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package
• Transfer Case Shield
• Hill Descent Control
• Projector-beam headlamps
• Single-zone automatic climate control
• EZ lift and Lower tailgate
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Electric rear-window defogger
• Sliding rear window

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2015 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on all standard models except the base model. It is only compatible with the 2.8 L and 3.6 L engine, however.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2015 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 3,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

As stated before, the 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2015 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.6 L V6

Without the trailering package, the 3.6 L engine in the 2015 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2015 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

2015 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2015 Chevy Colorado comes in 9 colors:

• Black
• Laser Blue
• Rainforest Green Metallic
• Red Rock Metallic
• Red Hot
• Brownstone Metallic
• Cyber Gray Metallic
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Summit White

My personal favorite is black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2015

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of each engine of the Colorado, only a general payload of 1,590 lbs.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2015 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,000 lbs, but this is only with the 3.6 engine with a trailering package. The 2.5L and 3.6L engines can tow only up to 3,500 lbs.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three engine options, four trims, and four configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2016 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

Three engines are available in the 2016 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.5 L engine is available in four of the models, the 3.6 L engine is available on all except the Base model, and the 2.8 L Turbo-Diesel engine is available in all models except the Base and WT in the 2016 Colorado.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2016 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 191 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm.

3.6 L V6

The 3.6 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 305 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 296 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,300 rpm.

2.8 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel

The Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2016 Colorado provides the most towing power of the entire family with a torque of up to 369 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm and 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm.

Trim Levels

There are four basic trim levels in the 2016 Chevy Colorado family.

base

This is the base version of the Colorado.

• Oil Life Monitoring System
• Traction Control
• Battery run-down protection system
• Chrome rear bumper
• Locking tailgate
• CornerStep Rear Bumper
• Rear Vision Camera
• Driver Information Center
• TeenDriver Technology
• Tire Pressuring Monitoring System
• Power windows and programmable door locks
• Power 4-way driver-seat adjuster
• 6-speaker audio system
• USB Port

WT

The WT adds a few features from the Base model.

The features are:

• Front recovery hooks
• Cloth seating surfaces
• Rear-folding bench seat
• Dual-rear seats with under-seat storage

LT

The LT is the upgraded version of the WT. It includes many of the same features as the WT, but some with additional luxuries.

Some of these additional features are:

• Active aero shutters
• Power exterior mirrors, manual-folding
• Body-colour door handles and rear bumper
• Remote keyless entry system
• Content theft alarm
• Multi-color Driver Information Centre Display
• Overhead console
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column
• Two USB charging port in center console
• OnStar Guidance plans
• OnStar 4G LTE and built-in WiFi
• OnStar basic plan

Z71

The Z71 is the basic off-roading Colorado. It is a higher-end truck than the WT and the LT as it has fog lamps, heated and power side mirrors, and remote vehicle start. Since it is designed for off-roading it also has front recovery hooks.

Notable features of the Z71:

• Automatic locking rear differential
• Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package
• Hill Descent Control
• Projector-beam headlamps
• Single-zone automatic climate control
• EZ lift and Lower tailgate
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Electric rear-window defogger
• Sliding rear window

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2016 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on all standard models except the base model. It is only compatible with the 2.8 L and 3.6 L engine, however.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2016 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 3,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

As stated before, the 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2016 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.6 L V6

Without the trailering package, the 3.6 L engine in the 2016 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

The Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2016 Chevy Colorado is the most powerful and has a GCWR of 12,700 lbs and can tow between 7,600 lbs and 7,700 lbs.

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2016 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

2016 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2016 Chevy Colorado comes in 9 colors:

• Red Hot
• Rain Forest Green Metallic
• Red Rock Metallic
• Laser Blue
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Summit White
• GBA- Black
• Cyber Grey Metallic
• Brownstone Metallic

My personal favorite is black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2016

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of the Colorado except the maximum payload capacity for each engine.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2016 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 lbs, but this is only with the Diesel engine. The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines can only tow up to 3,500 lbs without the trailering package.

The trailering package allows up to 7,000 lbs to be towed on the 3.6 L engine.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three engine options, four trims, and four configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2017 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

Three engines are available in the 2017 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines are available in four of the models, except the ZR2, and the 2.8 L Turbo-Diesel engine is available in all models except the Base and WT in the 2017 Colorado.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2017 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 191 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm.

3.6 L V6

The 3.6 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 308 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 275 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm.

2.8 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel

The Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2017 Colorado provides the most towing power of the entire family with a torque of up to 369 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm and 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm.

Trim Levels

There are five basic trim levels in the 2017 Chevy Colorado family.

base

This is the base version of the Colorado.

• Oil Life Monitoring System
• Aluminized stainless steel exhaust system
• locking tailgate
• CornerStep Rear Bumper
• Rear Vision Camera
• Driver Information Center
• TeenDriver Technology
• Tire Pressuring Monitoring System
• Power windows and programmable door locks
• Power 4-way driver-seat adjuster
• 6-speaker audio system
• USB Port

WT

The WT adds a few features from the Base model.

The features are:

• Front recovery hooks
• Colour-keyed carpeting with carpeted floor mats
• Cloth seating surfaces
• Rear-folding bench seat
• Dual-rear seats with under-seat storage

LT

The LT is the upgraded version of the WT. It includes many of the same features as the WT, but some with additional luxuries.

Some of these additional features are:

• Autotrac 2-speed transfer case with electronic controls
• active aero shutters
• Power exterior mirrors, manual-folding
• Body-colour door handles and rear bumper
• Remote keyless entry system
• Content theft alarm
• Overhead console
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column
• USB port in center console
• OnStar Guidance plans
• OnStar 4G LTE and built-in WiFi
• OnStar basic plan

Z71

The Z71 is the basic off-roading Colorado. It is a higher-end truck than the WT and the LT as it has fog lamps, heated and power side mirrors, and remote vehicle start.

Since it is designed for off-roading it also has front recovery hooks.

Notable features of the Z71:

• Automatic locking rear differential
• Transfer case shield (4×4)
• Hill Descent Control
• Projector-beam headlamps
• Single-zone automatic climate control
• EZ lift and Lower tailgate
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Sliding rear window

ZR2

The ZR2 is the more advanced off-roading model of the 2017 Chevy Colorado. It has a 2 in. lift compared to other stock Colorados and a 3.5 in. wide stance to navigate offroad terrain.

In addition to or replacing the features in the Z71 it includes:

• Off-road appearance package
• Off-road suspension
• Multimatic DSSV Damping System
• Increased clearance and track width
• Transfer case shield
• Trailer hitch and integrated trailer brake controller
• Front and rear wheel flares
• Unique hood, fascia, and grille
• Wireless charging station

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2017 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on all standard models except the base model and is automatically included with the ZR2 model. It is only compatible with the 2.8 L and 3.6 L engine, however.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 4-pin and 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2017 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 3,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

Although there is a ZR2 Trim, the towing capacity chart does not include ZR2 towing capacities.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

As stated before, the 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2017 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.6 L V6

Without the trailering package, the 3.6 L engine in the 2017 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

The Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2017 Chevy Colorado is the most powerful and has a GCWR of 12,700 lbs and can tow between 7,600 lbs and 7,700 lbs.

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2017 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

2017 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2017 Chevy Colorado comes in 11 colors:

• Red Hot
• Laser Blue Metallic
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Summit White
• Black
• Cyber Grey Metallic
• Graphite Metallic
• Cajun Red Tintcoat
• Brownstone Metallic
• Burning Hot Metallic
• Deepwood Green Metallic

My personal favorite is black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2017

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of the Colorado except the maximum payload capacity for each engine.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2017 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 lbs, but this is only with the Diesel engine. The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines can only tow up to 3,500 lbs without the trailering package.

The trailering package allows up to 7,000 lbs to be towed on the 3.6 L engine.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three different engine options, four trims, and four different configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2018 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

There are three engines that are available in the 2018 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines are available in all four of the basic models and the 2.8 L Turbo-Diesel engine is available in all models except the WT in the 2018 Colorado.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2018 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 191 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm.

3.6 L V6

The 3.6 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 308 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 275 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm.

2.8 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel

The Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2018 Colorado provides the most towing power of the entire family with a torque of up to 369 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm and 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm.

Trim Levels

There are five basic trim levels in the 2018 Chevy Colorado family.

base

This is the base version of the Colorado.

• Teen Driver technology
• Theft-deterrent system
• Steering column: manual tilt
• Rear vision camera
• 6-speaker audio system
• Driver seat: 4-way power
• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System
• Front passenger seat: 2-way manual

WT

The WT adds a few features from the Base model.

The features are:

• Rear Part Assist
• Tow/Haul Mode
• On Star Safety and Security Plan
• Content-theft alarm
• Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi

LT

The LT is the upgraded version of the WT. It includes many of the same features as the WT, but some with additional luxuries.

Some of these additional features are:

• OnStar Safety and Security Plan
• Theft-deterrent system with content-theft alarm and engine immobilizer
• Remote keyless entry
• 2 USB ports
• Cruise Control
• Outside power-adjustable manual-folding body-color mirrors

Z71

The Z71 is the basic off-roading Colorado. It is a higher-end truck than the WT and the LT as it has fog lamps, heated and power side mirrors, and remote vehicle start.

Since it is designed for off-roading it also has front recovery hooks.

Notable features of the Z71:

• Automatic locking rear differential
• Transfer case shield (4×4)
• Hill Descent Control
• Projector-beam headlamps
• Outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding body-color mirrors
• EZ lift and Lower tailgate
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Sliding rear window

ZR2

The ZR2 is the more advanced off-roading model of the 2018 Chevy Colorado. It has a 2 in. lift compared to other stock Colorados and a 3.5 in. wide stance to navigate offroad terrain.

In addition to or replacing the features in the Z71 it includes:

• Off-road appearance package
• Off-road suspension
• Multimatic DSSV Damping System
• Increased clearance and track width
• Transfer case shield
• Trailer hitch and integrated trailer brake controller
• Front and rear wheel flares
• Unique hood, fascia, and grille
• Wireless charging for compatible phones

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2018 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on all standard models except the base model and is automatically included with the ZR2 model. It is only compatible with the 2.8 L and 3.6 L engine, however.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 4-pin and 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2018 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 3,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

As stated before, the 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2018 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.6 L V6

Without the trailering package, the 3.6 L engine in the 2018 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

Although the ZR2 includes the trailering package as the standard, it has less towing capacity of 5,000 lbs with the 3.6 L engine.

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

The Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2018 Chevy Colorado is the most powerful and has a GCWR of 12,700 lbs and can tow between 7,600 lbs and 7,700 lbs.

The Turbo-Diesel engine, however, doesn’t have any towing benefit to the ZR2 and maintains a 5,000 lbs towing capacity.

2018 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2018 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2018 Chevy Colorado comes in 9 colors:

• Summit White
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Satin Steel Metallic
• Graphite Metallic
• Red Hot
• Cajun Red Tintcoat
• Deepwood Green Metallic
• Kinetic Blue Metallic
• Black

My personal favorite is black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2018

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of the Colorado except the maximum payload capacity for each engine.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2018 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 lbs, but this is only with the Diesel engine. The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines can only tow up to 3,500 lbs without the trailering package.

The trailering package allows up to 7,000 lbs to be towed on the 3.6 L engine. The ZR2 can only tow up to 5,000 pounds, though, with the trailering package.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. The towing capacity will vary with three different engine options, four trims, and four different configurations.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

There are three engines that are available in the 2019 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines are available in all four of the basic models and the 2.8 L Turbo-Diesel engine is available in all models except the WT in the 2019 Colorado.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2019 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 191 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm.

3.6 L V6

The 3.6 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 308 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 275 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm.

2.8 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel

The Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2019 Colorado provides the most towing power of the entire family with a torque of up to 369 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm and 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm.

Trim Levels

There are five basic trim levels in the 2019 Chevy Colorado family.

base

This is the base version of the Colorado.

• Teen Driver technology
• Theft-deterrent system
• Steering column: manual tilt
• Driver seat: 4-way power
• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System
• Front passenger seat: 2-way manual

WT

The WT adds a few features from the Base model.

The features are:

• Rear Part Assist
• On Star Safety and Security Plan
• Content-theft alarm
• Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi

LT

The LT is the upgraded version of the WT. It includes many of the same features as the WT, but some with additional luxuries.

Some of these additional features are:

• Manual tilt and telescoping
• Driver seat: 6-way power
• Front passenger seat: 4-way power
• Bose Premium 7-speaker sound system
• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus System
• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium System with Navigation

Z71

The Z71 is the basic off-roading Colorado. It is a higher-end truck than the WT and the LT as it has fog lamps, heated and powered side mirrors, and remote vehicle start.

Since it is designed for off-roading it also has front recovery hooks.

Notable features of the Z71:

• Automatic locking rear differential
• Transfer case shield (4×4)
• Hill Descent Control
• Projector-beam headlamps
• Outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding body-color mirrors
• EZ lift and Lower tailgate
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Sliding rear window and electric rear-window defogger
• Heated steering wheel
• Wireless charging for compatible phones

ZR2

The ZR2 is the more advanced off-roading model of the 2019 Chevy Colorado. It has a 2 in. lift compared to other stock Colorados and a 3.5 in. wide stance to navigate offroad terrain.

In addition to or replacing the features in the Z71 it includes:

• Off-road appearance package
• Off-road suspension
• Multimatic DSSV Damping System
• Increased clearance and track width
• Transfer case shield
• Trailer hitch and integrated trailer brake controller
• Front and rear wheel flares
• Unique hood, fascia, and grille

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2019 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on all standard models except the base model and is automatically included with the ZR2 model. It is only compatible with the 2.8 L or 3.6 L engine, however.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 4-pin and 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2019 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 3,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

As stated before, the 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2019 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.6 L V6

Without the trailering package, the 3.6 L engine in the 2019 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

Although the ZR2 includes the trailering package as the standard, it has less towing capacity of 5,000 lbs with the 3.6 L engine.

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

The Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2019 Chevy Colorado is the most powerful and has a GCWR of 12,700 lbs and can tow between 7,600 lbs and 7,700 lbs.

The Turbo-Diesel engine, however, doesn’t have any towing benefit to the ZR2 and maintains a 5,000 lbs towing capacity.

2019 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main available features are the integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake creates back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down, which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2019 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2019 Chevy Colorado comes in 11 colors:

• Summit White
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Satin Steel Metallic
• Shadow Gray Metallic
• Red Hot
• Cajun Red Tintcoat
• Crush
• Dark Copper Metallic
• Kinetic Blue Metallic
• Pacific Blue Metallic
• Black

My personal favorite is the black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

Colorado Payload Capacity 2019

There is no information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of the Colorado except the maximum payload capacity for each engine.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2019 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 lbs, but this is only with the Diesel engine. The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines can only tow up to 3,500 lbs without the trailering package.

The trailering package allows up to 7,000 lbs to be towed on the 3.6 L engine. The ZR2 can only tow up to 5,000 pounds, though, with the trailering package.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

These capacities, however, do not apply to every single Chevy Colorado. With three different engine options, ten different trim models (4 basic and 8 special editions), and six different configurations, the towing capacity will vary.

However, the best way to calculate your towing capacity is to do it yourself.

If you need help calculating your own towing capacity read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? (With Calculator)

The most important information here that will actually assist you in determining your towing capacity is the GCWR. Read on to find these units and compare the towing capacities for the various configurations.

All information in this article was pulled from the 2020 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog. Please take a look at these at your own leisure for more information.

Engine Options

There are three engines that are available in the 2020 Colorado. Not all trim levels are available with every type of engine.

The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines are available in all four of the basic models and the 2.8 L Turbo-Diesel engine is available in all models except the WT in the 2020 Colorado.

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

The 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2020 Colorado is the least powerful engine in the family.

It has up to 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 191 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm.

3.6 L V6

The 3.6 L V6 engine is the middle engine of the family in terms of towing power which generates up to 308 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 275 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm.

2.8 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel

The Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2020 Colorado provides the most towing power of the entire family with a torque of up to 369 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm but 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm.

Trim Levels

There are four basic trim levels in the 2020 Chevy Colorado family and 8 different special editions. Due to the limited information available, we won’t go into much detail on the special editions, but you can find out a little bit more by reading the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Catalog.

base

This is the base version of the Colorado.

• CornerStep
• Cargo Area Lighting
• Infotainment System
• Manual and adjustable mirrors
• Capless fueling

WT

The WT adds a few features from the Base model.

The features are:

• Recovery hooks
• Carpeted floor covering and mats
• Rear folding benches

LT

The LT is the upgraded version of the WT. It includes many of the same features as the WT, but some with additional luxuries.

Some of these additional features are:

• Body-color bumpers
• Power mirrors
• EZ Lift power remote locking tailgate
• Electronic with Set and Resume Cruise control
• 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Remote keyless entry
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Theft-deterrent system
• Visors

Z71

The Z71 is the basic off-roading Colorado. It is a higher-end truck than the WT and the LT as it has fog lamps, heated and powered side mirrors, and remote vehicle start.

Since it is designed for off-roading it also has front recovery hooks.

Notable features of the Z71:

• Fog lamps
• Differential automatic locking great
• Heated mirrors
• Front recovery hooks
• headed, powered side mirrors
• Auto-dimming rearview mirrors
• 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Heated front seats and steering wheel
• Wireless charging

ZR2

The ZR2 is the more advanced off-roading model of the 2020 Chevy Colorado. It has a 2 in. lift compared to other stock Colorados and a 3.5 in. wide stance to navigate offroad terrain.

In addition to the features in the Z71 it also has:

• Full locking front and rear differential
• Integrated trailer brake controller
• Rear, black bumper
• Off-road rocker protection
• Black spray-on bed liner

Special Editions

• ZR2 Bison
• ZR2 Dusk
• ZR2 Midnight
• Trail Runner
• RST
• Custom
• Z71 Midnight
• Redline

Towing Package

There are many packages offered for the 2020 Colorado, but there is only one towing package.

This package is known as the trailering package. This package is available on all standard models and is automatically included with the ZR2 model. It is only compatible with the 3.6 L engine, however.

It includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector.

This package doesn’t have any effect on the GCWR, which means that any 2020 Colorado without a trailer hitch should not exceed a towing capacity of 3500 lbs.

You will see in the next section that there is an additional 2,500 lbs of towing capacity added with the trailering package.

Towing Capacity by Engine

2.5 L 4-Cylinder

As stated before, the 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine in the 2020 Chevy Colorado provides the least amount of towing capabilities and only provides 3,500 lbs of towing.

3.6 L V6

Without the trailering package, the 3.6 L engine in the 2020 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, with the trailering package, the towing capacity increases to 7,000 lbs. In both cases, the GCWR is 12,000 lbs.

The ZR2, though includes the trailering package as the standard, has less towing capacity of 5,000 lbs with the 3.6 L engine.

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

The Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine in the 2020 Chevy Colorado is the most powerful and has a GCWR of 12,700 lbs and can tow between 7,500 lbs and 7,700 lbs.

The Turbo-Diesel engine, however, doesn’t have any towing benefit to the ZR2 and maintains a 5,000 lbs towing capacity.

Towing Features

With the limited capabilities of the Colorado, there are also limited towing features. Since it is not designed and marketed as a towing truck, it doesn’t have some of the other bells and whistles that other truck companies have.

The three main features that are available are an integrated trailer brake controller, a diesel exhaust brake, and an automatic locking rear differential.

Again, these are all available features rather than standard features in the family.

The diesel exhaust brake actually creates a back pressure in the exhaust to slow the vehicle down which is especially helpful for towing large loads.

The other two features are quite standard in newer pickup trucks on the market and are nothing to ride home about.

2020 Chevy Colorado Colors

The 2020 Chevy Colorado comes in 7 colors:

• Summit White
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Satin Steel Metallic
• Shadow Gray Metallic
• Red Hot
• Cajun Red Tintcoat
• Crush
• Kinetic Blue Metallic
• Pacific Blue Metallic
• Black

My personal favorite is the black. I think it looks very sleek for the truck design (See below). My second pick is the red. (I’ve always wanted a red car).

2020 Chevrolet Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

Colorado Payload Capacity 2020

There is not any information on the ebrochure that discusses the payload capacity of the Colorado except the maximum payload capacity for each engine.

The document doesn’t specify in what configuration this may payload is, so you should absolutely make sure you check the payload capacity on your own.

Read: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers to learn all about payload capacity and how it is calculated.

To find your GVWR, you can look inside the forward side of the rear door. Here will be a certification and tire label that will list the GVWR in the position shown below.

Conclusion

The 2020 Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 lbs, but this is only with the Diesel engine. The 2.5 L and 3.6 L engines can only tow up to 3,500 lbs without the trailering package.

The trailering package allows up to 7,000 lbs to be towed on the 3.6 L engine. The ZR2 can only tow up to 5,000 pounds, though, with the trailering package.

The information here is to be used for comparison purposes, and you should always do your due diligence to calculate your own towing capacity.

Check your owner’s manual to get the GCWR, then calculate the towing capacity.

There was a recent reddit thread asking if there were specific years to avoid for the Chevy Colorado. There was an overwhelming response to avoid the 2017-2019 models.

It seems that during these years, there was significant issues with transmission shuttering. This was identified as the 8-speed being the problem.

The NHTSA released a Service Bulletin specifically mentioning this issue. In this issue, it mentions that there is a shudder when accelerating in the 2017-2019 Chevy Colorado (as well as other GM vehicles).

Any vehicle made over March 1, 2019 should not have this specific issue.

This document also walks through how to service the vehicle if experiencing this problem. Which is simply replacing the transmission fluid.

But why does that mean you should potentially avoid it?

Well it is possible that the transmission experienced some problems and was already damaged, or you may just get a vehicle with this problem and need to pay for the fix. If there is shuttering, then there is a possibility of the torque converter slipping which would cause greater damage.

Damage to the transmission can be very costly and time consuming. One redditor who experienced this problem waited over 4 months to get the transmission replaced and just gave up.

What to look for when buying a 2017-2019 Chevy Colorado?

If you are thinking of buying a 2017-2019 Chevy Colorado, you can still think about buying one, but you’ll want to keep a few things in mind.

1. If you test drive it and experience this slipping, then you should not buy this vehicle. There could be costly damage to the transmission.
2. Take a look at the maintenance and vehicle history to see if any major work has been done on the vehicle, specifically the transmission.
3. If the truck seems to drive smoothly, and everything else seems ok, you can consider buying, but it is recommended that you still get the transmission fluid changed in accordance with the TSB to prevent any damage.

I have done the work for you and found genuine oil and filter products on Amazon to make it that much easier for you.

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado takes 5 q of 5W-30 in the 2.9 L and 5.3 L engines and 6 q in the 3.6 L engine. See the chart below for links to products.

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The information provided in this article was taken from the 2011 Chevy Colorado owner’s manual unless otherwise stated. It is your responsibility to make sure you use the appropriate oil in your truck.

2.9 L Engine

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 2.9 L engine requires 5.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

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3.6 L Engine

The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

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5.3 L Engine

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