2015 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity

Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,500 – 7,000 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.

Max rating7,000 lbs

Min rating3,500 lbs

Trims with data19

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Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.

Which configuration do you have?

19 configurations

TrimCabDrivetrainBedAxle ratio

Matching configurations

19 possible configurations match your selections.

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What can a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado tow?

Across 19 configurations with published ratings, 2015 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity ranges from 3,500 lbs to 7,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2015 Chevrolet Colorado can tow the maximum value.

Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,500 lbs
Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 7,000 lbs
Configurations with a towing rating: 19 of 19

Highest-rated example: LT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 7,000 lbs

Lowest-rated example: Z71 · 4x4 — 3,500 lbs

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Highest towing configurations

Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.

Highest towing configurations for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Trim	Cab	Drivetrain	Bed	Axle ratio	Max towing	Payload
LT	Crew Cab	4x2	6 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
LT	Crew Cab	4x4	5 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
LT	Crew Cab	4x4	6 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
WT	Crew Cab	4x2	6 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
WT	Crew Cab	4x4	5 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
WT	Crew Cab	4x4	6 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
Z71	Crew Cab	4x2	6 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
Z71	Crew Cab	4x4	5 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
Z71	Crew Cab	4x4	6 ft	3.42	7,000 lbs	—
Base	Extended Cab	4x2	6 ft	4.10	3,500 lbs	—

Towing capacity by drivetrain

2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4x2 towing capacity

Range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (median 3,500 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 towing capacity

Range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (median 7,000 lbs) across 9 configurations in this dataset.

Towing capacity by cab style

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab towing capacity

Observed range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (12 configurations).

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab towing capacity

Observed range: 3,500 lbs (7 configurations).

Towing capacity by axle ratio

Axle ratio	Towing range	Configurations
3.42	7,000 lbs	9
4.10	3,500 lbs	10

2015 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.

Payload figures are not available for this model year in the dataset.

Quick configuration comparison

Observed towing ranges from the 2015 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	3,500 – 7,000 lbs	10
4x4	3,500 – 7,000 lbs	9

Cab styles

Cab	Towing range	Configs
Crew Cab	3,500 – 7,000 lbs	12
Extended Cab	3,500 lbs	7

Bed lengths

Bed	Towing range	Configs
5 ft	3,500 – 7,000 lbs	6
6 ft	3,500 – 7,000 lbs	13

Axle ratios

Axle	Towing range	Median	Configs
3.42	7,000 lbs	7,000 lbs	9
4.10	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	10

Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?

Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:

Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
Axle ratios: 3.42, 4.10
Cab styles: Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Bed lengths: 5 ft, 6 ft
Published towing range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs

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Towing capacity by trim

Trim	Max towing	Curb weight	Payload*	HP	Torque	Axle	Wheelbase
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	140.5
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	128.3
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	140.5
WT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	140.5
WT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	128.3
WT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	140.5
Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	140.5
Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	128.3
Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB	7,000 lbs	—	—	305	269	3.42	140.5
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
WT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
WT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
WT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
Z71 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3
Z71 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB	3,500 lbs	—	—	200	191	4.10	128.3

* 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.