2026 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Work Truck, Crew Cab Work Truck 2WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventional, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
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.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity chart
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck, Crew Cab Work Truck 2WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires (Z82) Trailering Package and G80 limited-slip rear differential.' | 2WD | 7,700 lbs | (Z82) Trailering Package; G80 limited-slip rear differential | p. 121 | ||
| Work Truck, Crew Cab Work Truck 4WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires (Z82) Trailering Package and G80 limited-slip rear differential.' | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | (Z82) Trailering Package; G80 limited-slip rear differential | p. 121 | ||
| LT, Crew Cab LT 2WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires (Z82) Trailering Package and G80 limited-slip rear differential.' | 2WD | 7,700 lbs | (Z82) Trailering Package; G80 limited-slip rear differential | p. 121 | ||
| LT, Crew Cab LT 4WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires (Z82) Trailering Package and G80 limited-slip rear differential.' | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | (Z82) Trailering Package; G80 limited-slip rear differential | p. 121 | ||
| Trail Boss, Crew Cab Trail Boss 4WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventional | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | p. 121 | |||
| Z71, Crew Cab Z71 4WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventional | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | p. 121 | |||
| ZR2, Crew Cab ZR2 4WD 5' box 131.3 in. conventional | 4WD | 6,000 lbs | p. 121 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax® 4-cylinder with Trailering Packagehitch type not stated for this table, so hitch is null; drive not stated | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 13,250 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZR2, Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax® 4-cylinder (ZR2)hitch type not stated for this table, so hitch is null; drive not stated | 3.42 | 6,000 lbs | 11,600 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax® 4-cylinderhitch type not stated for this table, so hitch is null; drive not stated; footnote 3: requires available accessory trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness | 3.42 | 3,500 lbs | 9,100 lbs | accessory trailer hitch; trailer wiring harness | p. 41 |
Common questions
What does a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado need to tow 7,700 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: (Z82) Trailering Package; G80 limited-slip rear differential.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2026 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 1 of 10 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver, listed for 1 of 10 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. 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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