Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Colorado has tow data across 20 model years, from 2004 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Chevrolet Colorado carries a maximum tow rating of 7,700 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Colorado page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet Colorado max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Colorado, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet Colorado years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 5 | 7,700 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Colorado | 5 | 7,700 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Colorado | 5 | 7,700 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Colorado | 18 | 7,700 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 18 | 7,000 |
Older Chevrolet Colorado years (2004–2020)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Colorado, going back to 2004. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Colorado | 19 | 7,000 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado | 21 | 7,000 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | 21 | 7,000 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado | 18 | 7,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 19 | 7,000 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 19 | 7,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 16 | 5,500 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | 16 | 6,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 16 | 6,000 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 12 | 5,500 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 14 | 5,500 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | 14 | 4,000 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 14 | 2,900 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 30 | 4,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 30 | 4,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.