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2009 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 1,900 – 5,500 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Across 12 configurations with published ratings, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity ranges from 1,900 lbs to 5,500 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2009 Chevrolet Colorado can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 1,900 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 12 of 12
Highest-rated example: LT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 5,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Work Truck · 4x4 — 1,900 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 5,500 lbs | 1,168 lbs |
| LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 3,000 lbs | 1,250 lbs |
| LT w/1VL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 3,000 lbs | 1,250 lbs |
| LT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,400 lbs | 1,422 lbs |
| Work Truck | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,400 lbs | 1,422 lbs |
| LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT | Extended Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,200 lbs | 1,379 lbs |
| LT w/1VL | Extended Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,200 lbs | 1,379 lbs |
| Work Truck | Extended Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,200 lbs | 1,379 lbs |
| LT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,100 lbs | 1,403 lbs |
| Work Truck | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 2,100 lbs | 1,403 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2009 Chevrolet Colorado 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 2,200 – 3,000 lbs (median 2,400 lbs) across 7 configurations in this dataset.
2009 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 1,900 – 5,500 lbs (median 2,100 lbs) across 5 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,000 – 5,500 lbs (3 configurations).
2009 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 1,900 – 2,200 lbs (5 configurations).
2009 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 2,100 – 2,400 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 1,900 – 5,500 lbs | 12 |
2009 Chevrolet Colorado payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,168 – 1,422 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 12
Highest-payload configurations
- LT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,422 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,422 lbs
- LT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 1,403 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 1,403 lbs
- LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT · 4x2 · Extended Cab — 1,379 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 2,200 – 3,000 lbs | 7 |
| 4x4 | 1,900 – 5,500 lbs | 5 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 3,000 – 5,500 lbs | 3 |
| Extended Cab | 1,900 – 2,200 lbs | 5 |
| Regular Cab | 2,100 – 2,400 lbs | 4 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 3,000 – 5,500 lbs | 3 |
| 6 ft | 1,900 – 2,400 lbs | 9 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
- Bed lengths: 5 ft, 6 ft
- Published towing range: 1,900 – 5,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 4,081 lbs | 1,168 lbs | 242 | 242 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 3,714 lbs | 1,250 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| LT w/1VL 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 3,714 lbs | 1,250 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB | 2,400 lbs | 3,337 lbs | 1,422 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 111.3 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB | 2,400 lbs | 3,337 lbs | 1,422 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 111.3 |
| LT w/1LT/2LT/3LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB | 2,200 lbs | 3,503 lbs | 1,379 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| LT w/1VL 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB | 2,200 lbs | 3,503 lbs | 1,379 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB | 2,200 lbs | 3,503 lbs | 1,379 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 1,403 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 111.3 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 1,403 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 111.3 |
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB | 1,900 lbs | 3,818 lbs | 1,360 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB | 1,900 lbs | 3,818 lbs | 1,360 lbs | 185 | 190 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.