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2018 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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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.
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What can a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Across 21 configurations with published ratings, 2018 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity ranges from 3,500 lbs to 7,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2018 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: 21 of 21
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 2018 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 | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 7,000 lbs | — | |
| ZR2 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 5,000 lbs | — | |
| ZR2 | Extended Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 5,000 lbs | — |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (median 3,500 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (median 5,000 lbs) across 11 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2018 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (13 configurations).
2018 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,500 – 5,000 lbs (8 configurations).
2018 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 2018 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 | 11 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 3,500 – 7,000 lbs | 13 |
| Extended Cab | 3,500 – 5,000 lbs | 8 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 3,500 – 7,000 lbs | 7 |
| 6 ft | 3,500 – 7,000 lbs | 14 |
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
- 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 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ZR2 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ZR2 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| WT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| WT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Z71 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Z71 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | — | — | 0 | 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.