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The Chevrolet Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, including eligible 2024, 2025, and 2026 models. However, not every Colorado has that rating. The 2026 Colorado ZR2 is rated for up to 6,000 pounds, and some configurations without the required trailering equipment have a 3,500-pound rating. Whether you’re towing a camper, fishing boat, or utility trailer around Nebraska, your truck’s exact configuration matters.
A properly equipped Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds. This maximum applies to eligible configurations with the required trailering equipment and does not automatically apply to every trim or vehicle.
| Model Year | Configuration | Maximum Trailer Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eligible TurboMax with required Trailering Package | 7,700 lbs. |
| 2026 | ZR2 | 6,000 lbs. |
| 2025 | TurboMax without Trailering Package | 3,500 lbs. |
| 2025 | TurboMax with Trailering Package | 7,700 lbs. |
| 2025 | ZR2 | 6,000 lbs. |
| 2025 | ZR2 Bison | 5,500 lbs. |
| 2024 | 2.7L Turbo, standard-output configuration | 3,500 lbs. |
| 2024 | TurboMax with required equipment | 7,700 lbs. |
| 2024 | ZR2 | 6,000 lbs. |
These are manufacturer maximum trailer ratings for the specified configurations, not guaranteed capacities for every truck. Chevrolet requires particular trailering equipment for the maximum ratings. Passengers, cargo, accessories, vehicle weight ratings, and trailer tongue weight must also be considered. Always check the owner’s manual and vehicle-specific trailering information.
The 2026 Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds when equipped with the 2.7L TurboMax engine and required trailering equipment. Chevrolet specifies the available Trailering Package for eligible 2WD models and the Trailering Package plus a limited-slip differential for eligible 4WD models.
The 2026 ZR2 has a maximum trailer rating of 6,000 pounds. The ZR2 is designed with additional off-road-focused equipment, so its towing maximum is different from that of other properly equipped Colorado trims.
The 2025 Colorado uses a 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder engine. Chevrolet’s published towing chart lists 3,500 pounds without the Trailering Package and up to 7,700 pounds with the required package.
The 2025 Colorado ZR2 is rated for up to 6,000 pounds, while the ZR2 Bison has a maximum rating of 5,500 pounds. Those lower ratings matter when comparing off-road-oriented trims with other Colorado configurations.
The 2024 Colorado offered more than one version of its turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine. The standard-output 2.7L Turbo was rated for up to 3,500 pounds, while properly equipped TurboMax configurations could tow up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2024 Colorado ZR2 was rated for up to 6,000 pounds. If you’re buying a used 2024 truck, confirm its engine and trailering equipment rather than assuming every Colorado has the same towing capacity.
The 2025 and 2026 Chevrolet Colorado use a 2.7L TurboMax turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The 2024 Colorado also offered a lower-output 2.7L Turbo configuration. This is one reason model year and engine identification are particularly important when comparing pre-owned Colorados.
Although torque helps a truck pull a trailer, engine output alone doesn’t establish its towing rating. The installed trailering equipment, drivetrain, vehicle ratings, and other factors must be considered.
To reach the Colorado’s maximum 7,700-pound towing rating, you need a qualifying truck with the required factory trailering equipment. Chevrolet’s 2026 chart identifies the Trailering Package for eligible 2WD trucks and both the Trailering Package and limited-slip differential for eligible 4WD trucks.
Depending on model year, trim, and equipment, Colorado trailering technology may include:
Not every trailering feature is included in every package or configuration. Check the truck’s original window sticker, equipment list, and owner’s manual to verify exactly what it has.
A properly equipped Chevrolet Colorado may be suitable for towing a small camping trailer, utility trailer, certain boats, or recreational equipment. However, the actual loaded trailer weight must fall within the truck’s rating, and the tongue weight must fit within the truck’s remaining payload and hitch limits.
| Trailer Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Teardrop or compact camper | Loaded trailer weight, tongue weight, water, propane, and camping gear |
| Utility trailer | Trailer weight plus tools, landscaping supplies, or building materials |
| Fishing boat | Boat, trailer, engine, fuel, batteries, and equipment |
| ATV or motorcycle trailer | Trailer and vehicle weights, tie-down equipment, and loading balance |
| Small enclosed cargo trailer | Loaded weight, trailer height, wind resistance, and tongue weight |
For example, a trailer advertised with a 3,000-pound dry weight may weigh significantly more after adding water, batteries, propane, supplies, and other equipment. Use its actual loaded weight when determining whether your Colorado can tow it.
Towing a trailer that falls below the maximum rating is not automatically safe. You must also account for payload, hitch ratings, trailer brakes, tire ratings, load distribution, and other applicable requirements.
Trailer tongue weight is the downward force a conventional trailer places on the truck’s hitch. Chevrolet’s 2025 trailering guide recommends approximately 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer weight for the Colorado, without exceeding the applicable maximum tongue-weight rating.
For a Colorado rated to tow 7,700 pounds, Chevrolet’s published maximum tongue-weight rating is 770 pounds. Lower-rated configurations have lower applicable tongue-weight limits.
As a general illustration:
These examples are not vehicle-specific approvals. The actual tongue weight must stay within the limits of the truck, hitch, and trailer, and it counts against available vehicle payload.
Towing capacity describes the maximum permitted trailer weight for a particular configuration. Payload describes how much weight the truck itself can carry, including passengers, cargo, accessories, and trailer tongue weight.
Other important terms include:
A truck can be below its maximum tow rating while still exceeding payload or axle limits. For that reason, the largest advertised towing number should never be the only specification you use when choosing a truck and trailer.
Trailer brake requirements depend on the loaded trailer weight, the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions, and applicable state laws. Chevrolet identifies trailer brakes as necessary above specified weights in its trailering guidance, but the legal requirements can differ by state.
For electric trailer brakes, an appropriately installed or factory-equipped trailer brake controller is needed to operate the trailer’s braking system. Some trailers use a different type of braking system, such as surge brakes.
Before towing in Nebraska or across state lines, check the requirements for your trailer and verify that its brakes, lighting, safety chains, and breakaway equipment are working properly.
A Chevrolet Colorado can be a practical camper-towing truck when the trailer’s actual loaded weight and tongue weight are within the specific truck’s ratings. Compact camping trailers and some lightweight travel trailers may fit, but not every camper will.
If you’re comparing Colorados for camping trips around Nebraska, look beyond the trailer’s advertised dry weight. Water, gear, passengers, cargo in the truck, and any accessories can meaningfully change the load.
Also consider the trailer’s height and aerodynamic drag. A tall travel trailer can be more demanding at highway speeds and in strong crosswinds than a lower-profile trailer of similar weight.
Whether you’re comparing a new 2026 Colorado or a pre-owned 2025 or 2024 truck, Sid Dillon Chevrolet Blair can help you review the engine, drivetrain, factory trailering equipment, and vehicle-specific towing ratings.
We serve drivers throughout Blair, Omaha, Fremont, and nearby Nebraska communities. Browse our new Chevy Colorado inventory, explore used trucks, or visit our Chevrolet research center.
If you already have a trailer, bring its loaded weight rating, expected tongue weight, and equipment details when comparing trucks. Our team can help you check whether a specific Colorado configuration may be appropriate.
For more information, contact Sid Dillon Chevrolet Blair or call (402) 426-4121.
The Chevy Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped. That maximum applies to eligible configurations with the required trailering equipment. Other Colorado models have lower ratings, so verify the exact truck before towing.
The 2026 Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds with the required 2.7L TurboMax and trailering equipment. Chevrolet rates the 2026 Colorado ZR2 at up to 6,000 pounds. The maximum for an individual truck depends on its configuration.
Chevrolet rates the 2025 Colorado TurboMax at 3,500 pounds without the Trailering Package and up to 7,700 pounds with the required package. The ZR2 is rated up to 6,000 pounds, while the ZR2 Bison is rated up to 5,500 pounds.
Yes, some travel trailers can be towed by a properly equipped Chevy Colorado. The trailer’s actual loaded weight, tongue weight, and braking equipment must be compatible with the truck’s towing, payload, hitch, and axle ratings.
The Colorado ZR2 is configured for enhanced off-road capability, with different equipment and vehicle ratings than other Colorado trims. The 2026 ZR2 has a maximum trailer rating of 6,000 pounds, compared with 7,700 pounds for certain other properly equipped configurations.
Yes. Chevrolet specifies the required Trailering Package for the maximum 7,700-pound rating. For eligible 2026 four-wheel-drive configurations, the manufacturer also specifies a limited-slip differential. Check your truck’s exact equipment and trailering information.
Yes. Trailer tongue weight is supported by the truck and counts against available payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories, and tongue weight must fit within the vehicle’s GVWR and axle ratings as well as the applicable hitch limits.
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