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 2025 Chevy Colorado?
A 2025 Chevy Colorado has a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds to 7,700 pounds.
The 2025 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 2025 Chevy Colorado tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2025 Chevy Colorado Tow?
The 2025 Chevy Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.
The 2025 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 towing 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.
You can check out our guide to Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.
2025 Colorado Tow Capacity By Trim Level
There are several trim levels for the 2025 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 2025 Chevy Colorado:
| 2025 Chevy Colorado Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| WT | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| Trail Boss | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| Z71 | 7,700 lbs / 3,492 kg |
| ZR2 | 6,000 lbs / 2,721 kg |
Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain
2025 Chevy Colorado Engine Towing Specs
There is one engine option for the 2025 Colorado: the L3B TurboMax engine, which produces 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.
2025 Chevy Colorado TurboMax Engine Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
2025 Chevy Colorado Drivetrain Towing Specs
The 2025 Chevy Colorado comes standard with front wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available as an option.
2025 Chevy Colorado FWD Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
2025 Chevy Colorado AWD Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2025 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.
2025 Chevy Colorado Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 Chevy Colorado is 1,310 to 1,710 pounds.
- 2025 Colorado WT 2WD Max Payload: 1,710 pounds
- 2025 Colorado WT 4WD Max Payload: 1,700 pounds
- 2025 Colorado Trail Boss Max Payload: 1,570 pounds
- 2025 Colorado Z71 Max Payload: 1,590 pounds
- 2025 Colorado ZR2 Max Payload: 1,310 pounds
Note that the max payload capacity of your 2025 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.
2025 Chevy Colorado Tow Package
The 2025 Chevy Colorado has a Trailering Package (Z82) that is available on the WT trims and standard on the Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 trims.
The 2025 Colorado Z82 Trailering Package includes a trailer hitch and a 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness, and a trailer brake controller.
There is also an Advanced Trailering Package (ZL6) that includes everything in the Z82 package, plus an automatic locking rear differential and the trailering app.
In order to get the max tow capacity out of the 2025 Colorado WT, you’ll need the 220 amp alternator as well, which is standard on all trims besides the WT.
If you plan on towing anything with your 2025 Colorado, we definitely recommend getting the tow package because adding it will allow your 2025 Colorado to tow heavier items and bigger loads.
2025 Chevy Colorado Tow Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2025 Chevy Colorado has a maximum tow capacity of 7,700 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing.
This number is slightly higher than the Colorado’s main competitors which are the 2025 Toyota Tacoma and the 2025 Ford Ranger.
Here are some similar vehicles to the 2025 Chevy Colorado and their towing capacities below:
2025 Ford Ranger Towing Capacity: 7,500 pounds
2025 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
2025 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity: 6,800 pounds
2025 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity: 7,150 pounds
2025 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 Chevy Trucks Towing Capacity Chart
| 2025 Chevy Truck Model | Towing Capacity |
| 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 | 36,000 pounds |
| 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 | 18,510 pounds |
| 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 13,300 pounds |
| 2025 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 pounds |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 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 2025 Chevy Colorado.