The 2022 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity

The new Chevy Colorado would stand out on any Moline work site. But can handle towing your trailer or boat? We’re happy to tell you that the 2022 Chevy Colorado towing capacity is an impressive 7,700 pounds when properly equipped. What does “properly equipped” mean? What towing accessories are available? We delve into the details about the Chevy towing capacity below.

The 2022 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity by Engine

Rock Island drivers like to have options. They get those options with the new Colorado, with three engines and two drivetrains to choose from. Of course, each of those engine and drivetrain combinations has its own Chevy towing capacity. Here is how the towing capacity breaks out by engine and drivetrain:

2022 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity by Engine

Standard 2.5L 4-Cylinder

• 2WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds
• 4WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds

Available 3.6L DOHC V6

• 2WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds
• 4WD w/ extended cab or crew cab – 3,500 pounds
• 2WD, extended cab or crew cab, and Trailering Package: 7,000 pounds
• 4WD, extended cab or crew cab, and Trailering Package: 7,000 pounds

Available Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel

• 2WD w/ crew cab and short box: 7,700 pounds
• 4WD w/ crew cab and short box: 7,600 pounds
• 4WD w/ crew cab and long box: 7,550 pounds
• 4WD w/ extended cab and long box: 7,700 pounds

2022 Chevy Colorado Engine Specs

The Chevy towing capacity isn’t the only impressive thing about this truck’s performance. Here are some other important specs of the Colorado engines:

2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine

• 200 hp
• 191 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 26 mpg on the highway

3.6-Liter V6 Engine

• 308 hp
• 275 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 25 mpg on the highway

Duramax 2.8-Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine

• 181 hp
• 369 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 30 mpg on the highway

Chevy Colorado Towing Accessories

Drivers who do a lot of serious towing around Rock Island know that it’s not all about the impressive Chevy Colorado towing capacity. You need the right accessories to get the most out of your truck’s towing capacity. Here are some of the towing accessories you can order from our parts center:

• Hitch ball (1 7/8 – 2 inches)
• Trailer Hitch
• 7-Way Trailer Wiring Electrical Adapter
• Trailer Hitch Coupler Lock
• Triflex Proportional Brake Control and Adapter Harness
• Hitch Receiver Closeout with Bowtie Logo
• Trailer Wiring Harness
• Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter 7-pin to 12-pin
• ECHO Brake Controller

Check Out the Chevy Colorado at Green Family Chevrolet of East Moline

Are you ready to hitch your trailer up to the Chevy Colorado? Why not come take a test drive? Or, if you’d like to learn about some other models, check out our post on the towing capacity of the Chevy Tahoe. We’re conveniently located near Bettendorf, IA, so swing by or contact us today.