Whether you’re hauling supplies to the Fort Mill jobsite or taking the crew on an off-roading weekend, it’s important to know your Chevy Colorado payload capacity. Thankfully, the Colorado has earned a place in the pickup echelon as an ideal truck for Ballantyne drivers wanting a smaller, more agile vehicle without sacrificing larger trucks’ capabilities.
Of course, there’s more to the 2025 Chevy Colorado than just practicality: it also features a comfortable, feature-filled interior, timeless style, and your choice of several powerful engines to power all of your Matthews trips. Learn more about the Chevy Colorado payload capacity and towing abilities below, then contact us to schedule your test drive in Charlotte!
No matter which trim you choose in the 2025 Chevy Colorado lineup, you’ll find the same high-powered engine under the hood. Engineered to provide versatile performance for the Gastonia roads and your favorite trails, the standard four-cylinder Chevy Colorado engine ensures you have all the capability you need for your demanding lifestyle. Explore all the 2025 Chevy Colorado engine specs in the details below:
If you plan on bringing a boat or trailer on your next out-of-town adventure, you’ll need to know: What is the 2025 Chevy Colorado towing capacity? When equipped with the Advanced Trailering Package, drivers can expect up to 7,700 pounds of trailering capacity from their new Chevy truck.
A truck’s payload capacity is the maximum weight of the cargo it can carry onboard. It’s determined with a straightforward calculation based on two main factors: its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and the truck’s curb weight. The GVWR is the maximum weight that a truck can handle. This figure includes the curb weight, which must be subtracted from the GVWR to calculate the payload capacity number.
Your truck can carry up to its gross vehicle weight rating in pounds, including the truck’s weight, which takes up some of that rating. So to figure out how much extra weight it can carry as cargo, passengers, and the like, you need to subtract its curb weight from its GVWR.
Payload capacity is an important spec to know about your truck because exceeding it can cause severe damage to its engine, transmission, frame, suspension, and more. Finally, note that payload capacity includes the weight of passengers, so you don’t want to max out on the weight of gear if you’re bringing along a full crew, too.
Towing capacity is similar to payload capacity, except it generally greatly exceeds the former because most of the weight rests on the trailer’s axles rather than the truck’s. To calculate towing capacity, you can subtract the truck’s curb weight from its Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR) to calculate the maximum weight a truck can handle with a trailer attached.
While knowing where these numbers come from is useful, we’ve also compiled an easy-to-read chart that breaks down the Chevy Colorado towing capacity and payload capacity for each of its trim levels:
| 2025 Chevy Colorado Model | Max Payload Capacity | Max Trailering Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevy Colorado WT (2WD/4WD) | 1,726 pounds / 2,046 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2025 Chevy Colorado LT (2WD/4WD) | 1,846 pounds / 2,046 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2025 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss (4WD) | 1,846 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2025 Chevy Colorado Z71 (4WD) | 1,846 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2 (4WD) | 1,445 pounds | 6,000 pounds |
| 2024 Chevy Colorado Model | Max Payload Capacity | Max Trailering Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevy Colorado WT (2WD/4WD) | 1,636 pounds / 1,836 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2024 Chevy Colorado LT (2WD/4WD) | 1,602 pounds / 1,802 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss (4WD) | 1,725 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2024 Chevy Colorado Z71 (4WD) | 1,719 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
| 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 (4WD) | 1,423 pounds | 6,000 pounds |
We’ve also compiled a table with the Chevy Colorado payload capacity by model year, in case you’ve been considering a pre-owned Chevrolet Colorado:
| Model Year | Payload Capacity Range |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,726 – 2,046 pounds |
| 2024 | 1,423 – 1,836 pounds |
| 2023 | 1,151 – 1,684 pounds |
| 2022 | 1,380 – 1,530 pounds |
| 2021 | 1,367 – 1,550 pounds |
| 2020 | 1,342 – 1,578 pounds |
| 2019 | 1,366 – 1,574 pounds |
| 2018 | 1,366 – 1,574 pounds |
| 2017 | 1,366 – 1,574 pounds |
The information on this chart has been gathered from official Chevy literature. The range shows the maximum achieved with various trims and cab/box styles. To ensure you follow manufacturer guidelines for your Colorado payload capacity, please read your owner’s manual for detailed and further information on the tow rating and maximum payload of the Chevy Colorado.
Now that you’ve seen how capable the Chevy Colorado payload capacity is, are you ready to drive one home for yourself? At South Charlotte Chevrolet, we can help you search our inventory of new Chevy vehicles for sale. Call us at (704) 323-8516 or stop by our Charlotte dealership to see all the Chevy Colorado has to offer, from the incredible weight capacity to the comfortable, featureful interior—and everything in between! Be sure to ask about our Colorado lease deals!
Your Chevy Colorado payload capacity will depend on several factors, including its model year, cab/box style, and other options you’ve selected. The maximum payload capacity for a 2025 Chevy Colorado is 2,046 pounds for a Colorado WT with 4WD. Refer to your owner’s manual for specific payload ratings and more information.
Built tough, the bed of a Chevy Colorado can handle many different payloads for your Fort Mill jobs and adventures. While it can vary by year, trim, and cab/box style, the 2025 Chevy Colorado payload capacity is up to 2,046 pounds. Of course, you’ll need to refer to your owner’s manual for specific ratings and other information about your truck.
How much weight your 2025 Chevy Colorado can hold will depend on its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and curb weight. For 2025, the maximum payload capacity of the Colorado is 2,046 pounds, and other capacities are affected by the increased curb weight of each model.
Payload capacity is the total weight your Colorado can handle in its bed, cabin, or roof. It’s calculated by subtracting the truck’s curb weight from its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The payload capacity also includes the weight of your passengers.
Towing capacity is the total weight your Colorado can tow behind it in a trailer. It’s calculated by subtracting the truck’s curb weight from its Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). Towing capacity also includes the trailer weight, so include that in your calculations.
