I think your 7 is upside down

 

Although a ZL1 Colorado would go nice with my ZL1 Camaro. Cool. Just a thought in case GM is listening.

 

I bought a new black 2023 ZL1 from the local dealer. One of the first things we talked about was towing. 7700 lbs sounded good.

The other problem you have is that the truck is rated for 3500lbs I believe if you don’t have the z82 package that comes with the g80 locking differential. I don’t know how much the actual diff will affect your towing I’m just letting you know that towing over 3500lbs just adding the receiver isn’t supported by GM.

 

The G80 adds zero to the tow rating and isn't required to reach the max tow rating, it never made a difference with the 2nd gen either but for some reason GM has decided to include the G80 as being required to get max tow when the locker has nothing to do with tow capacity.

 

I thought I read here that the UHaul hitch that someone ordered for their 2023 didn’t fit and was actually for the second generation, even though it was listed as fitting the 2023s. I hope I’m wrong for your sake.

Bill

 

Hell, I have the last year 2nd generation and they sent me a correction for my owners’s manual. You would think all the bugs would be worked out of a…. book by then.

 

this is from the main thread on hitches from Frankhpns

"The correct hitch from Drawtite which we confirmed is a Class 4 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Black, Compatible with Chevrolet Colorado: GMC Canyon. PART NO 75948 It was in stock. I got the hitch 7 pin from GM and it was a plug-and-play. Thanks all."

7 pin From GM Part No. 84955755

 

I bought a new black 2023 Z71 from the local dealer. One of the first things we talked about was towing. 7700 lbs sounded good. There was a little more talk about towing and then we closed the deal. Stupid me never looked for the receiver until the deal was closed. This was a truck that someone ordered and then changed their mind. Yes, you guessed it NO RECEIVER. The dealer offered to pay for a hitch and the after market braking controls installed by a local truck outfitter.

The outfitter ordered the parts and was able to install the wiring but the hitch would not fit without cutting some support in the hitch area. I don't know what it was but I have all the wiring but no receiver. I ran into the same problem the outfitter had - NO one has a receiver for a 2023 Colorado Z71.

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The window sticker does say "Auto locking read differential.
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U-Haul listed one and I ordered it but I have not received a confirmation or an answer to where is my order.

I have tried Reese, Etrailer, Real truck, Draw Tight, etc., etc.

Now my only hope is U-Haul.

Does anyone have any ideas?

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Turned the L into a 7 thanks guys
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Did I miss something?
Can you order the OEM hitch receiver from GM?

 

The GM accessories one says it's only good for 3,500lb.

 

I bought a new black 2023 Z71 from the local dealer. One of the first things we talked about was towing. 7700 lbs sounded good. There was a little more talk about towing and then we closed the deal. Stupid me never looked for the receiver until the deal was closed. This was a truck that someone ordered and then changed their mind. Yes, you guessed it NO RECEIVER. The dealer offered to pay for a hitch and the after market braking controls installed by a local truck outfitter.

The outfitter ordered the parts and was able to install the wiring but the hitch would not fit without cutting some support in the hitch area. I don't know what it was but I have all the wiring but no receiver. I ran into the same problem the outfitter had - NO one has a receiver for a 2023 Colorado Z71.

* * * edit added
The window sticker does say "Auto locking read differential.
* * *
,
U-Haul listed one and I ordered it but I have not received a confirmation or an answer to where is my order.

I have tried Reese, Etrailer, Real truck, Draw Tight, etc., etc.

Now my only hope is U-Haul.

Does anyone have any ideas?

* * * edit
Turned the L into a 7 thanks guys
* * *

There’s one advertised on eBay motors. Class 3 and is said to guarantee fit. Was thinking of ordering one. Check it out!

 

post the link to this said hitch

 

Thanks I'm also just one here no helper , I don't want even a scratch on my truck so I'm just going to get uhaul to install it I have an appointment on the 13th. 👍 76004

 

Having worked for uhaul as a hitch installer, I would never take my personal vehicle to uhaul for a hitch installation. If you don't have any better options, though, I guess your hands are tied.

 

Now that you no longer do the installations, maybe he’s good to go.
😆

 

we ever find a for sure fit for the z71?