2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: EXTENDED CAB 4x4, Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder, 4WD, 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.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity chart
All 24 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 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. Page note: Duramax Extended Cab models (except ZR2) are for fleet and government orders only. | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 49 | |
| CREW CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 49 | |
| CREW CAB 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 49 | |
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDTable prints a dash for this engine and configuration (no rating). Page note: Duramax Extended Cab models (except ZR2) are for fleet and government orders only. | 2WD | 3.42 | Not readable in the source | 12,700 lbs | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4 ZR2Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,300 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 4x4 ZR2Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,300 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| EXTENDED CAB 2WD ZR2Table prints a dash for this engine and configuration (no rating). | 2WD | 3.42 | Not readable in the source | 10,300 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 2WD ZR2Table prints a dash for this engine and configuration (no rating). | 2WD | 3.42 | Not readable in the source | 10,300 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4 ZR2Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,700 lbs | p. 49 | |
| CREW CAB 4x4 ZR2Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 lbs | 10,700 lbs | p. 49 | |
| EXTENDED CAB 2WD ZR2Table prints a dash for this engine and configuration (no rating). | 2WD | 3.42 | Not readable in the source | 10,700 lbs | p. 49 | |
| CREW CAB 2WD ZR2Table prints a dash for this engine and configuration (no rating). | 2WD | 3.42 | Not readable in the source | 10,700 lbs | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 8,500 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 4x4Table prints a dash for this engine and configuration (no rating). | 4WD | 4.10 | Not readable in the source | 8,500 lbs | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
| EXTENDED CAB 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 2WDHitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 2WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
| CREW CAB 4x4Hitch type not named in this table. Guide page 5 says only some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so this rating is for a conventional hitch. | 4WD | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | p. 49 |
Common questions
Which 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2022 Chevrolet Colorado configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Trailer wiring harness, listed for 7 of 24 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver, listed for 7 of 24 configurations. 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
- 2022 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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