2017 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity

The Chevy Colorado was introduced into Chevy’s lineup as a compact pickup truck in 2005 and is still made today. The Colorado is one of the most popular compact trucks in the USA and has many features consumers expect from today’s trucks, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2017 Chevy Colorado?

A 2017 Chevy Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds when properly equipped.

The 2017 Chevy Colorado tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

There’s a bit more to know about the 2017 Chevy Colorado tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.

How Much Can The 2017 Chevy Colorado Tow?

The 2017 Chevy Colorado has a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.

The 2017 Chevy Colorado tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a tow package equipped or not.

You can always reach out to your local Chevy dealership for details to confirm how much your Colorado can tow.

You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.

2017 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart
2017 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity Chart

Take a look at our guide to Chevy Colorado towing capacity by year to see the max tow stats for every model year of the Colorado while you’re here.

2017 Chevy Colorado Tow Capacity By Trim Level

There are several trim levels for the 2017 Colorado, and some engines are not available on certain trims, so they’ll each have different max towing limits.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2017 Chevy Colorado:

The 2017 Chevy Colorado has a tow capability of 3,500 lbs to 7,700 lbs depending on the engine, bed size, and if it has an installed Trailering Package.

2017 Chevy Colorado Trim LevelTowing CapacityEngineAxle RatioCab Size2WD or 4×4
All3,500 lbs / 1,587 kg2.5L 4cyl4.10AllAll
All3,500 lbs / 1,587 kg3.6L V63.42AllAll
All (with Trailering Package)7,000 lbs / 3,175 kg3.6L V63.42AllAll
All7,700 lbs / 3,492 kgDuramax3.42Extended2WD
All7,600 lbs / 3,447 kgDuramax3.42Extended4×4
All7,700 lbs / 3,492 kgDuramax3.42Crew2WD
All7,700 lbs / 3,492 kgDuramax3.42Crew4×4
2017 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity by Trim Level Chart

Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain

2017 Chevy Colorado Engine Towing Specs

There are three engine options for the 2017 Colorado: a 2.5L I4 engine, a 3.6L V6 engine, and a 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Duramax Engine.

2017 Chevy Colorado 2.5L I4 Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

The 2017 Chevy Colorado with a 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine can tow 3,500 lbs across all cab sizes and trim levels.

2017 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 7,000 pounds

The 2017 Chevy Colorado with a 3.6L V6 engine without the Trailering Package can tow 3,500 lbs across all cab sizes and trim levels.

The 2017 Chevy Colorado with a 3.6L V6 engine with the Trailering Package can tow 7,000 lbs across all cab sizes and trim levels.

2017 Chevy Colorado Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Engine Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds

The 2017 Chevy Colorado with the 2.8L Duramax diesel engine can tow between 7,600 lbs and 7,700 lbs depending on the cab size and drivetrain.

2017 Chevy Colorado Drivetrain Towing Specs

The 2017 Chevy Colorado comes standard with two wheel drive, with four-by-four available as an option.

2017 Chevy Colorado 2WD Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds

2017 Chevy Colorado 4×4 Towing Capacity: 7,600 pounds

Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2017 Chevy Colorado engine. Your Chevy Colorado may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado Payload Capacity

The maximum payload capacity of the 2017 Chevy Colorado is 1,576 pounds.

Note that the max payload capacity of your 2017 Colorado will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.

You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.

2017 Chevy Colorado Tow Package

The 2017 Chevy Colorado does not come with a towing package installed, but it is available as an add-on option.

The 2017 Colorado tow package includes a trailer hitch and a 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness.

If you plan on towing anything with your 2017 Colorado, we definitely recommend getting the tow package because adding it will allow your 2017 Colorado to tow heavier items and bigger loads.

chevy colorado towing a travel trailer
The 2017 Chevy Colorado has a max tow capacity of 7,700 pounds, making it capable of pulling heavy loads.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado Tow Capacity Vs Competitors

The 2017 Chevy Colorado has a maximum tow capability of 7,700 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing.

This number is similar to the Colorado’s main competitors which are the 2017 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Nissan Frontier.

Here are some similar vehicles to the 2017 Chevy Colorado and their towing capacities below:

2017 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity: 6,400 pounds

2017 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity: 6,710 pounds

2017 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity: 7,000 pounds  

2017 Chevy Trucks Towing Capacity Chart

2017 Chevy Truck ModelTowing Capacity
2017 Chevy Silverado 350023,300 pounds
2017 Chevy Silverado 250018,100 pounds
2017 Chevy Silverado 150012,500 pounds
2017 Chevy Colorado7,700 pounds
2017 Chevy Trucks Towing Capacity Chart

Data Accuracy

We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2017 Chevy Colorado Owner’s Manual on Chevy’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.

Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.

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