2004 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is published in 30 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,600 to 4,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (4,000 lb) sits in compact SUV / minivan territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base w/Z85 Standard 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 2,000 | 4,850 | 3,117 | 1,733 |
| Base w/ZQ8 Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 2,000 | 4,400 | 3,117 | 1,283 |
| Base w/Z71 Off-Road 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.73 | 2,000 | 5,150 | 3,117 | 2,033 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 2,000 | 4,850 | 3,117 | 1,733 |
| LS w/ZQ8 Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 2,000 | 4,400 | 3,117 | 1,283 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.73 | 2,000 | 5,150 | 3,117 | 2,033 |
| Base w/Z85 Standard 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 1,700 | 5,000 | 3,646 | 1,354 |
| Base w/ZQ8 Sport 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 1,700 | 4,600 | 3,646 | 954 |
| Base w/Z71 Off-Road 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.73 | 1,700 | 5,300 | 3,646 | 1,654 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 1,700 | 5,000 | 3,646 | 1,354 |
| LS w/ZQ8 Sport 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 1,700 | 4,600 | 3,646 | 954 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.73 | 1,700 | 5,300 | 3,646 | 1,654 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard/1SB 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 1,600 | 5,000 | 3,511 | 1,489 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard/1SC 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.42 | 1,600 | 5,000 | 3,511 | 1,489 |
| LS w/ZQ8 Sport/1SH 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 220 | 225 | 3.42 | 4,000 | 4,700 | 3,511 | 1,189 |
| LS w/ZQ8 Sport/1SJ 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 220 | 225 | 3.42 | 4,000 | 4,700 | 3,511 | 1,189 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road/1SE 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 220 | 225 | 3.42 | 4,000 | 5,300 | 3,511 | 1,789 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road/1SF 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 220 | 225 | 3.42 | 4,000 | 5,300 | 3,511 | 1,789 |
| Base w/Z85 Standard 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.73 | 2,100 | 5,150 | 3,623 | 1,527 |
| Base w/Z71 Off-Road 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 2,100 | 5,150 | 3,623 | 1,527 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 3.73 | 2,100 | 5,150 | 3,623 | 1,527 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.2 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 2,100 | 5,150 | 3,623 | 1,527 |
| Base w/Z85 Standard 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 1,900 | 5,300 | 3,656 | 1,644 |
| Base w/Z71 Off-Road 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 1,900 | 5,300 | 3,656 | 1,644 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 1,900 | 5,300 | 3,656 | 1,644 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 1,900 | 5,300 | 3,656 | 1,644 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard/1SB 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 1,800 | 5,300 | 3,802 | 1,498 |
| LS w/Z85 Standard/1SC 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 175 | 185 | 4.1 | 1,800 | 5,300 | 3,802 | 1,498 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road/1SE 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 220 | 225 | 3.73 | 4,000 | 5,300 | 3,802 | 1,498 |
| LS w/Z71 Off-Road/1SF 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | — | 220 | 225 | 3.73 | 4,000 | 5,300 | 3,802 | 1,498 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
Other 2004 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended CAB | 12,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.