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 2024 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!

What is a Payload Capacity Rating?

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 amount of weight total that the truck can handle. This figure includes the curb weight, so it needs to be subtracted from the GVWR to come to a payload capacity number.

GVWR − Curb Weight = Payload Capacity

Your truck can handle carrying up to its gross vehicle weight rating in pounds—and its own weight takes up some of that rating. So to figure how much extra weight your truck 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.

What is Towing Capacity?

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), which is the maximum amount of weight a truck can handle with a trailer attached.

Chevy Colorado Payload & Towing Capacity Chart

While knowing where these numbers come from is useful, we’ve also compiled an easy-to-read chart that breaks down the Chevy Colorado payload capacity and towing capacity for each of its trim levels:

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:

The information on this chart has been gathered from official Chevy literature. The range you see shows the maximum achieved with various trims and cab/box styles. To make sure you’re following 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 Chevy Colorado.

Find Your Chevy Colorado at South Charlotte Chevrolet

Now that you’ve seen how capable the Chevy Colorado payload capacity is, are you ready to drive one home for yourself? At Charlotte, we can help you make this dream a reality with 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!

FAQs

What is the payload capacity of a Chevy Colorado?

Your Chevy Colorado payload capacity will depend on a number of factors, including its model year, cab/box style, and other options you’ve selected. For a 2024 Chevy Colorado, the maximum payload capacity is 1,836 pounds for a Colorado WT with 4WD.

For specific payload ratings and more information, refer to your owner’s manual.

How much weight can a Chevy Colorado bed hold?

Built tough, the bed of a Chevy Colorado can handle many different payloads for your Gastonia jobs and adventures. While it can vary by year, trim, and cab/box style, the 2024 Chevy Colorado payload capacity tops out at 1,836 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 can a 2024 Chevy Colorado hold?

How much weight your 2024 Chevy Colorado can hold will depend on its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and its curb weight. For 2024, the maximum payload capacity of the Colorado is 1,836 pounds, and other capacities are affected by the increased curb weight of other models.

What’s the difference between payload capacity and towing capacity?

Payload capacity is the amount of 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 amount of 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 weight of the trailer itself, so be sure to include that in your calculations.