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2016 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.
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What can a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Across 19 configurations with published ratings, 2016 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity ranges from 3,500 lbs to 7,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2016 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
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,495 lbs |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,525 lbs |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,464 lbs |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,503 lbs |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,528 lbs |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,472 lbs |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,476 lbs |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,492 lbs |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,446 lbs |
| Base | Extended Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 1,392 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (median 3,500 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
2016 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
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (12 configurations).
2016 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 |
2016 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: 1,352 – 1,528 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 19
Highest-payload configurations
- WT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,528 lbs
- LT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,525 lbs
- WT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,503 lbs
- LT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,495 lbs
- Z71 · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,492 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2016 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 | 4,265 lbs | 1,495 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,441 lbs | 1,525 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,496 lbs | 1,464 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,245 lbs | 1,503 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,420 lbs | 1,528 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,476 lbs | 1,472 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,317 lbs | 1,476 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,489 lbs | 1,492 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,547 lbs | 1,446 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 3,965 lbs | 1,392 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,032 lbs | 1,433 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 3,947 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,174 lbs | 1,412 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,007 lbs | 1,441 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 3,965 lbs | 1,392 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,148 lbs | 1,408 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,106 lbs | 1,374 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| Z71 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,008 lbs | 1,378 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| Z71 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,234 lbs | 1,352 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.