2018 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: EXTENDED CAB 2WD, Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating7,700 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 3,500 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity chart
All 20 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2; page says Colorado Duramax 2.8L Extended Cab models are for fleet and government orders only | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 14 | |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2; page says Colorado Duramax 2.8L Extended Cab models are for fleet and government orders only | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 14 |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 14 |
| CREW CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 14 |
| CREW CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,300 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 14 |
| CREW CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,300 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; ZR2; page says Colorado Duramax 2.8L Extended Cab models are for fleet and government orders only | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,700 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,700 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | p. 14 | |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 14 | |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 2WDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 2WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 14 | |
| CREW CAB 4x4hitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; table title footnote 2: excludes ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 14 |
Common questions
Which 2018 Chevrolet Colorado engine tows the most?
Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder, at up to 7,700 lbs. Next is 3.6L V6 with Trailering Package at up to 7,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2018 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet). Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2018 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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