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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Payload

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado offers a maximum payload rating of 1,580 pounds (717 kg).

Payload Overview

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Maximum Payload Specs
Engine Max Payload (lb / kg)
2.5L I-4 LCV 1450 / 658
3.6L V-6 LFX 1580 / 717
2.8L I-4 LWN 1508 / 684

Complete Payload Ratings

Metric GVWR (lb / kg) Base Curb Weight (lb / kg) Base Payload 
(lb / kg) Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
Extended Cab 6’2" box 2WD
2.5L gas with manual transmission: 5400 / 2449 3960 / 1796 1410 / 640 56 / 44
2.5L gas with automatic transmission: 5400 / 2449 3920 / 1778 1450 / 658 56 / 44
3.6L gas with automatic transmission: 5700 / 2585 4090 / 1855 1580 / 717 57 / 43
Extended Cab 6’2" box 4WD
2.5L gas: 5600 / 2540 4140 / 1878 1430 / 649 58 / 42
3.6L gas: 5900 / 2676 4310 / 1955 1560 / 708 58 / 42
Crew Cab 5’2" box 2WD
2.5L gas: 5500 / 2495 4020 / 1823 1450 / 658 55 / 45
3.6L gas: 5800 / 2631 4190 / 1901 1580 / 717 56 / 44
2.8L diesel: 6000 / 2722 4460 / 2023 1508 / 684 TBD
Crew Cab 5’2" box 4WD
2.5L gas: Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
3.6L gas: 6000 / 2722 4390 / 1991 1580 / 717 57 / 43
2.8L diesel: 6200 / 2812 4691 / 2128 1477 / 670 TBD
Crew Cab 6’2" box 2WD
2.5L gas: Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
3.6L gas: 5800 / 2631 4230 / 1919 1540 / 699 57 / 43
2.8L diesel: 6000 / 2722 4494 / 2038 1474 / 669 TBD
Crew Cab 6’2" box 4WD
2.5L gas: Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
3.6L gas: 6000 / 2722 4450 / 2019 1520 / 689 58 / 42
2.8L diesel: 6200 / 2812 4711 / 2137 1457 / 661 TBD

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