Any trailer exceeding 1000 lbs must have its own brake system when using the Tundra and should not exert a tongue weight over 11% of the total trailer weight.

You should always check your manual and weight ratings (on the inside of the driver’s door) for the most accurate information before towing and make sure you are properly equipped.

This article will help you identify the towing capacity and GCWR of your Tundra based on your engine, cab size, bed size and trim.

The information taken from this article was compiled using the 2022 Toyota Tunda ebrochure and 2022 Toyota Tundra owners manual.

2022 Toyota Tundra Overview

The 2022 Toyota Tundra comes with a 3.5 L V6 and a 3.5 L V6 Hybrid engine.

It can have either a 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft and 8.1 ft bed. These are referred to as the short, standard and long beds on the truck.

There are two available cab options, the Double cab and the CrewMax. Both cabs allow two rows of seating, but the CrewMax provides more room for the back row.

The Double Cab is only compatible with the Standard and Long bed and the CrewMax is only compatible with the Short and Standard bed.

There are 6 trims in the 2022 Toyota Tundra. These are:

• SR
• SR5
• Limited
• Platinum
• 1794 Edition
• Capstone

Each of these variations has slightly different options available with them including wheel options, bed sizes, cab size, interior colors, engine options

The best way to check Tundra towing and payload capacity!

The information here should be used as a guide to finding the towing capacity of your vehicle.

To do so, you will need to find the GVWR and GCWR of your vehicle.

The GVWR will be located on the vehicle certification label on the inside of the driver’s side door.

The GCWR can also be found in this document but you must know:

1. your engine
2. your cab size
3. your bed size
4. the drive (4×2 or 4×4)

Your engine can be found by looking under the hood. There should be some type of label identifying the name.

You also can use the VIN decoder on this site: driving-tests.org to identify the specs of your vehicle.

After you have these numbers, you can then calculate the towing and payload capacity.

I walk through how to do this in How is Towing Capacity Calculated? And there’s even a calculator!

Towing Capacity by Engine

There are two engine types in the Tundra, one gas and one hybrid engine.

i-Force 3.5 L V6

One of the engine options in the Toyota Tundra is the 3.5 L V6 engine.

There are two versions of this engine in the 2022 Tundra. The 3.5 L V6 engine in the Tundra SR supplies 348 hp @ 5,200 rpm and 405 lb-ft. @2,000 rpm.

For the SR5, Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition, the 3.5 L V6 engine supplies 389 hp @ 5,200 rpm and 479 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm.

In all of these models, the maximum towing capacity is 12,000 lbs.

i-Force MAX 3.5 L V6 Hybrid

The 3.5 L hybrid is a slightly more powerful engine providing 437 hp @ 5,200 rpm and 583 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm. This comes standard in the TRD Pro and Capstone, and is available on the Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trims.

This engine can tow up to 11,450 lbs with the tow package.

Towing Package for Toyota Tundra

There is no major towing package that has an impact on towing capabilities.

All trims in the 2022 Toyota Tundra come standard with a Class-IV towing hitch receiver (except SR), wiring and Trailer Sway Control.

The SR Tow Package can provide a hitch receiver if desired.

And all trims except SR come with Integrated Trailer Brake Controller and a Tow/Haul driving mode.

Towing Capacity by Trim

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra SR

The 2022 SR Toyota Tundra towing capacity is 8,300 lbs for all variations.

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra SR5

The 2022 SR5 Toyota Tundra towing capacity is between 11,010 and 12,000 lbs.

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra Limited

The 2022 Limited Toyota Tundra towing capacity is between 10,970 and 11,450 lbs.

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra Platinum

The 2022 Platinum Toyota Tundra towing capacity is between 10,890 and 11,380 lbs.

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition

The 2022 1794 Edition Toyota Tundra towing capacity is between 11,380 and 10,890 lbs.

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

There is only one type of TRD Pro trim in the 2022 Toyota Tundra. This version has a 3.5 L hybrid engine, a CrewMax cab and a standard bed.

The towing capacity of the TRD Pro 2022 Toyota Tundra is 11,175 lbs with a GCWR of 17,250 lbs.

2022 Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra Capstone

There is only one type of Capstone trim in the 2022 Toyota Tundra. This version has a 3.5 L hybrid engine, a CrewMax cab and a standard bed.

The towing capacity of the TRD Pro 2022 Toyota Tundra is 10,340 lbs with a GCWR of 17,250 lbs.

2022 Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity Chart

What is the max tongue load of a Tundra?

The tongue load is the amount of weight that can be exerted on a trailer hitch.

For most trailers, this value is10-15% of the total trailer weight.

Toyota specifies that for all of their engines a tongue weight of 11% should not be exceeded. That means that a max towing capacity of 12,000 lbs can only have a tongue weight of 1,320 lbs.

In addition, you should not tow above 1000 lbs on any 2022 Tundra without a trailer with a braking system.

Similarly a trailer weight over 5,000 lbs, a weight distributing hitch is required.

How can you make sure you don’t exceed this value?

You can make sure of this by weighing the tongue weight of your trailer. There are multiple ways to do this, which I outlined in the article: What is trailer tongue weight? & How to Measure It

2022 Toyota Tundra Payload Capacity and Curb Weight

The 2022 Tundra can carry up to 1,570 lbs in payload. Don’t know what I’m referring to? Check out: What Does GVWR Mean? GVWR Explained for Trucks and Trailers

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra SR

The 2022 SR Toyota Tundra payload capacity is between 1,810 lbs and 1,940 lbs.

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra SR5

The 2022 SR5 Toyota Tundra payload capacity is between 1,720 and 1,940 lbs.

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra Limited

The 2022 Limited Toyota Tundra payload capacity is between 1,605 and 1,860 lbs.

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra Platinum

The 2022 Platinum Toyota Tundra payload capacity is between 1,565 and 1,720 lbs.

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition

The 2022 1794 Edition Toyota Tundra payload capacity is between 1,565 and 1,720 lbs.

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

There is only one type of TRD Pro trim in the 2022 Toyota Tundra. This version has a 3.5 L hybrid engine, a CrewMax cab and a standard bed.

The payload capacity of the TRD Pro 2022 Toyota Tundra is 1,600 lbs with a curb weight of 6,015 lbs and GVWR of 7,615 lbs.

2022 Payload Capacity Toyota Tundra Capstone

There is only one type of Capstone trim in the 2022 Toyota Tundra. This version has a 3.5 L hybrid engine, a CrewMax cab and a standard bed.

The payload capacity of the TRD Pro 2022 Toyota Tundra is 1,485 lbs with a curb weight of 6,185 lbs and a GVWR of 7,670 lbs.

Conclusion

The 2022 Toyota Tundra can tow as much as 12,000 lbs, but this depends on the trim level, engine, package, bed length, and cab size.

Your Tundra might not be capable of that much weight, so you should check the charts above. All 2022 Toyota Tundra’s can tow as much as or at least 8,300 lbs.

The exact amount for which you can tow, however, depends on how many people are in the car and how much weight is in your truck.

For more information on how to calculate your own towing capacity see: How to Calculate Towing Capacity

You should always calculate the towing capacity of your truck to safely drive.

Here you will find the towing capacities of the standard/stock towing capacity of each Ram 1500 by engine.

The towing capacity in the 2022 Ram 1500 ranges from 6,120 – 12,750 lbs. This is dependent on the cab size, bed size, drive, and most importantly engine. The engine type makes a big difference in the capabilities.

You should always use your own data to determine your towing capacity either through the manual or by calculating towing capacity on your own by using the weight capacities listed in your truck door.

Ram 1500 Trims

The Ram 1500 family has 9 trims.

• Tradesman
• Big Horn
• Sport
• Lone Star
• Laramie
• Rebel
• Limited Longhorn
• Limited
• TRX

Each of these models has various options for customization, engine selection, cab size, and bed size.

Not all of these trims come in every option available.

Below are the images of some of the different trims. As you can see there aren’t drastic differences between each trim. Mostly there are differences in the wheels and the front grilles.

Ram 1500 Cab Sizes

The Ram 1500 only has two cab sizes compared to other trucks.

There is no regular cab which only has one row. Each of the cab options has two rows and can seat up to 6 people.

Crew Cab

The crew cab is the larger of the two cab sizes. This cab features two rows of seating and two full doors.

The back and the front door are about the same size.

In the rear seats, there are 45.2 inches of legroom, making it very spacious for back seat passengers.

Quad Cab

The quad cab is smaller than the Crew Cab but still has 4 full doors. The doors here are significantly smaller in the back; they do have their own handles though. (See below)

There are only 35.6 inches of rear legroom.

where this makes a difference is in the overall length of the vehicle. Even with the same size bed, the Quad Cab is nearly 20 inches shorter than the Crew cab making it easier to fit into garages and smaller spaces without compromising on bed size.

Ram 1500 Bed Sizes

The Ram 1500 only has two bed sizes. They have a 5′ 7″ bed and a 6′ 4″ bed.

Every Quad Cab is equipped with the 6′ 4″ bed, but most trims with Crew Cabs have the option to be in either the short or long length.

This bed type is a fleetside truck meaning that the wheel wells stick out into the bed of the truck making the shape no longer perfectly rectangular.

This is very common for trucks.

Ram 1500 Engine Performance

There are 3 available engines in the Ram 1500. Not every trim is available with each engine, but there are definitely a lot of choices.

We will walk you through the specs of each to help you decide what engine you want, or identify what engine you have if you already have your truck.

5.7 L Hemi V8 Engine

This engine provides the highest available towing capacity.

It has a torque of 410 lb.-ft. and 395 hp.

Depending on the compatibility, this engine has a max towing capacity of 12,750 lbs.

This engine comes in both standard and with eTorque. To distinguish between the two, you will see a silver box labeled ram towards the front of the engine (as seen below).

3.6 L Pentastar V6 Engine with eTorque

The Pentastar engine with eTorque is the primary engine type in the standard trim models.

This engine is less powerful than the Hemi with 269 lb.-ft of torque and only 305 hp. Similarly, it can only tow a maximum capacity of 7,710 lbs.

Supercharged 6.2 L Hemi V8 Engine

The supercharged HEMI is a very unique engine in that it is only offered in the Ram 1500 TRX. It focuses on engine speed and force.

It has a torque of 650 lb.-ft and 702 hp.

It claims to have a 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

Ram calls it “the most powerful factory-installed engine ever in a half-ton truck.”

If you have a TRX, you know you have a supercharged engine, otherwise, you will not have this under your hood.

3.0L Ecodiesel V6

The Ecodiesel engine is available in the Limited, Limited Longhorn, Laramie, and Big Horn trims.

Being a diesel engine is does offer the highest amount of torque at 480 lb.-ft but only 260 hp, which is expected.

Though it supplies extra torque, it actually has a max towing capacity of 12,56000 lbs which is 200 lbs lower than the 5.7L engine with eTorque.

Max Towing Capacity by Engine

Conclusion

The 2022 Ram 1500 has a towing capacity ranging from 6,120 – 12,750 lbs.

The engine type, drive, cab size, and bed size can all impact the towing capacity.

It is important to remember that these are to be used as a guide for your truck. There may be errors in this document, though I do my best to keep the information up to date and correct.

You should always do your own towing capacity calculations before you ever tow anything, especially those that are close to these limits.

If you need help calculating your towing capacity, I wrote an entire article that walks you through the steps to calculate your towing capacity along with other considerations you need to make when towing.

Information in this article was taken from the 2022 Ram 1500 ebrochure.

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.