The 2022 Chevy Colorado arrives as the eighth model year of the latest second-gen midsize pickup truck, introducing just a few small changes and updates as compared to the previous 2021 model year. Now, GM Authority is taking a closer look at the 2022 Chevy Colorado with an examination of the pickup’s towing capacities.
To get a complete picture of the 2022 Chevy Colorado’s towing capacities, we’re looking at all three of the pickup’s engine options, including the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine, rated at 200 horsepower at 191 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGZ gasoline engine, rated at 308 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 275 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, and the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm.
Both four-cylinder engines connect to the GM six-speed automatic transmission, while the six-cylinder connects to the GM 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available. To note, GM Authority reported last October that GM had put the 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine under constraint for new 2022 Chevy Colorado orders.
The body configuration also makes a difference here, with the 2022 Chevy Colorado offered in Extended Cab, Crew Cab / Short Bed, and Crew Cab / Long Bed configurations. Finally, some models include the Trailering Package (RPO code Z82), which adds in a trailer hitch and 7-pin connector. The Trailering Package is included as standard on Crew Cab Long Bed models.
With that covered, let’s check out the towing capacities for the 2022 Chevy Colorado:
2022 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacities
| Model | Drivetrain | 2.5L I4 LCV | Turbo-Diesel 2.8L I4 LWN | 3.6L V6 LGZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Colorado Extended Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 / 1,588 | 3.42 | 7,700 / 3,493 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 |
| Colorado Extended Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 / 1,588 | 3.42 | 7,700 / 3,493 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 |
| Colorado Extended Cab Z71 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 | ||||
| Colorado Extended Cab ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 / 2,268 | 3.42 | 5,000 / 2,268 | ||
| Colorado Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 / 1,588 | 3.42 | 7,700 / 3,493 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 |
| Colorado Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 / 1,588 | 3.42 | 7,600 / 3,447 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 |
| Colorado Crew Cab Short Bed Z71 | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 / 3,447 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 | ||
| Colorado Crew Cab Short Bed Z71 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 / 3,447 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,1751 | ||
| Colorado Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,000 / 2,268 | 3.42 | 5,000 / 2,268 | ||
| Colorado Crew Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 / 1,588 | 3.42 | 7,600 / 3,447 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,175 |
| Colorado Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 / 3,447 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,175 | ||
| Colorado Crew Cab Long Bed Z71 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 / 3,447 | 3.42 | 7,000 / 3,175 | ||
As we can see, the 2022 Chevy Colorado is rated with a maximum trailering capacity of 7,700 pounds, which is available on models equipped with the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel engine and Extended Cab body style, as well as Short Bed models with rear-wheel drive.
The 2022 Chevy Colorado model with the lowest overall trailering capacity are models equipped with the 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine, set at 3,500 pounds.
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Comments
Isn’t the colorado/canyon the only vehicle(s) with the 2.5 I4 left? After these trucks are updated, the only original surviving members of the ORIGINAL ecotec family will be the 2.0T I4 and the 2.7T I4. Over the years there have been: 2.0T, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7T.
I have a 2021 Colorado, short bed, 2 WD, V6 w/ the tow package. I also have a small on/off road boondock RV that weighs 2000 lb. I have towed this RV across the US with great success while averaging terrific MPG on regular gas. As expected it doesn’t have real “Grunt” in the torque dept. at hwy. speeds. It needs some encouragement in the downshift dept. Low speed power is very good. My only complaint is the suspension as it will beat you on long trips with the awful road conditions that exist in the Nation today. I would love to have adjustable dampening. I look forward to seeing what the newer 2.7L turbo will do. But, it’s going to come at a price as it uses premium fuel at an addition .50 cents a gal.
As to “Nonspecific Motors” comments. I recently sold a 2020 Nissan Frontier and it had, and I believe still does the 2.5L 4 cyl. engine (160hp ?). I have driven, and two of my son’s had 2.5L Colorados used for business. We all have the same issue; high revving engine with minimal torque resulting in constant downshifting. Everytime you begin a rise in the road surface it downshifts. Extremely annoying and and prevents any relaxation while driving. To solve the issue we put gearbox in manual mode. It does much better with a stick shift, hence I purchased my last Frontier with a stick. The automatic does OK around town as did a previous Frontier was an automatic and both functioned well about town. But, with all mountains where I live I opted for stick when i replaced it. Never had to downshift.
Doesn’t a manual trans lower the tow capacity? That’s the trope I’ve always heard.
Chevrolet and GMC are really showing their age. Lacking many features.