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2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,500 – 7,700 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 2022 Chevrolet Colorado tow?
Across 18 configurations with published ratings, 2022 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity ranges from 3,500 lbs to 7,700 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2022 Chevrolet Colorado can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 7,700 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 18 of 18
Highest-rated example: LT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 7,700 lbs
Lowest-rated example: WT · 4x4 — 3,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2022 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 | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,530 lbs |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,480 lbs |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,560 lbs |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,490 lbs |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5 ft | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,480 lbs |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,430 lbs |
| Z71 | Extended Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 1,490 lbs |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| WT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| Z71 | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 5 ft | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2022 Chevrolet Colorado 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 – 7,000 lbs (median 3,500 lbs) across 7 configurations in this dataset.
2022 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 3,500 – 7,700 lbs (median 7,700 lbs) across 11 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2022 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,500 – 7,700 lbs (12 configurations).
2022 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,500 – 7,700 lbs (6 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.42 | 5,000 – 7,700 lbs | 12 |
| 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 6 |
2022 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: 1,270 – 1,560 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 18
Highest-payload configurations
- WT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,560 lbs
- LT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,530 lbs
- Z71 · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,520 lbs
- LT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,510 lbs
- WT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,510 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2022 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 | 7 |
| 4x4 | 3,500 – 7,700 lbs | 11 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 3,500 – 7,700 lbs | 12 |
| Extended Cab | 3,500 – 7,700 lbs | 6 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 3,500 – 7,700 lbs | 7 |
| 6 ft | 3,500 – 7,700 lbs | 11 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.42 | 5,000 – 7,700 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 12 |
| 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 6 |
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 – 7,700 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 128.3 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,470 lbs | 1,530 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,520 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,440 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,510 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,520 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| Z71 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,570 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Z71 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 4,410 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,290 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,290 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Z71 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,280 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.3 |
| ZR2 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,730 lbs | 1,270 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.5 |
| ZR2 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,620 lbs | 1,381 lbs | 308 | 275 | 3.42 | 128.5 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,050 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 3,960 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,200 lbs | 1,400 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,030 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 3,950 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 200 | 191 | 4.10 | 128.3 |
| WT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB | 3,500 lbs | 4,170 lbs | 1,430 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.