Tow Ratings Towing capacity for every US vehicle, 1991 to today

2016 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is published in 35 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,500 to 7,700 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,700 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2016 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
Pickup 2D 6 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 3,500 — 3,960 —
Work Truck Pickup 2D 6 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 7,700 — 3,960 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,000 — 4,230 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 7,000 — 4,010 —
LT Pickup 2D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,000 — 4,150 —
LT Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,460 —
Z71 Pickup 2D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,000 — 4,230 —
LT Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,390 —
Z71 Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,480 —
Z71 Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,520 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,000 — 4,230 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 7,000 — 4,010 —
LT Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,460 —
LT Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,390 —
Z71 Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,480 —
Z71 Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,520 —
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,400 3,965 1,435
WT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,400 3,965 1,435
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,400 3,947 1,453
Z71 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,400 4,008 1,392
WT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,600 4,148 1,452
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,600 4,174 1,426
Z71 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,600 4,234 1,366
WT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,500 4,007 1,493
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,500 4,032 1,468
Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,500 5,500 4,106 1,394
WT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,420 1,580
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,441 1,559
Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,489 1,511
WT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,245 1,555
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,265 1,535
Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,317 1,483
WT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,476 1,524
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,496 1,504
Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 305 269 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,547 1,453

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.

How this year compares to 2015

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado carried a maximum tow rating of 7,000 lb. The 2016 model adds 700 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2016 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Double CAB 20,000
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB 20,000
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 20,000
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB 15,000
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd 15,000
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB 14,500

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.