How Much Can a Chevy Colorado Tow?

Drivers across the New Braunfels area know the Chevy Colorado as a powerful, reliable midsize pickup truck with tons of useful features, and it continues to impress in the new year. The 2023 Chevy Colorado tow rating peaks at 7,700 pounds—more than the vast majority of competitors in this increasingly crowded segment. Ultimately, your towing capacity will depend on the engine that you select, and therefore on your choice of trim level. Keep reading to find out how to reach the upper limit.

2023 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity & Engine Specs

The Colorado comes standard with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine. More advanced configurations include more powerful versions of this same engine—and it’s the mid-range engine that you’ll want to consider if you plan on doing a lot of towing. If you stick with the base engine, the Chevy Colorado tow rating tops out at a still-impressive 3,500 pounds.

Compare the specs for all three of your options right here:

2.7L Turbo Engine

• Maximum towing capacity: 3,500 pounds
• 237 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque
• Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
• Available on WT and LT

2.7L Turbo Plus Engine

• Maximum towing capacity: 7,700 pounds
• 310 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque
• Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
• Available on Z71, Trail Boss, WT, and LT

2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine

• Maximum towing capacity: 6,000 pounds
• 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
• Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
• Available on ZR2

Notably, you’ll only be able to tow up to 6,000 pounds if you opt for the high-output version of the 2.7L i4. This engine is standard on the ZR2 trim, which was designed with other priorities in mind. In exchange for the 1,700 pounds of towing capacity that you’ll lose, you’ll receive superior off-roading capabilities and faster acceleration on the roads of Schertz and Boerne.

2023 Chevy Colorado Towing Package & Features

The Chevy trailering package is also required if you want to reach the maximum Chevy Colorado towing capacity. Here’s what it includes:

• 2-inch receiver hitch
• 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
• 7-wire electrical harness
• 7-pin sealed connector
• 4-way sealed connector
• Automatic locking rear differential

2023 Chevy Colorado Payload Capacity

One of the perks of owning a pickup is that you won’t necessarily have to hook up a trailer every time you want to move bulky cargo. The Colorado can always handle more than 1,000 pounds in its truck bed, and significantly more in select configurations. See for yourself:

• Colorado WT: Payload capacity of 1,684 pounds
• Colorado LT: Payload capacity of 1,684 pounds
• Colorado Trail Boss: Payload capacity of 1,587 pounds
• Colorado Z71: Payload capacity of 1,587 pounds
• Colorado ZR2: Payload capacity of 1,151 pounds

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