The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado offers a maximum payload rating of 1,580 pounds (717 kg).
Payload Overview
| 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: | 5400Â / 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 |
