Post up pics, weights, trailer info (make, model, etc), and your hitch/WDH setup if at all possible!
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Crestliner Storm 1600. Boat / Trailer loaded with all my gear maybe 2k so yeah, I could tow it with a civic but it just looks so much better with a Canyon. 
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The brakes on the 3 gen trucks are huge compared to the 2nd gen colorado. In bc ,trailer brakes are requied on an all ales when weight of trailer and load exceed 3086 lbs.
The truck's brakes are for stopping the truck, the trailer's brakes are for stopping the trailer (unless the trailer is under approx 3,000LB and doesn't need brakes). If you are relying on the truck's brakes to stop a 6,000LB trailer then something is wrong with the trailer.
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Towed our trailer 1st time. Only went 10 miles but was impressed. The truck didn’t squat as much as my previous 2021 Ford F150. Trailer braking set at 6 where as on the Ford needed it set at maximum. Power is definitely not going to be an issue. Had the trailer weighed 3 years ago with loaded with our stuff and empty tanks and it was just under 6,000 lbs.
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Just a heads up, trailer gain will vary between different tow vehicles and brake controllers but ultimately relates to the trailer's brake adjustment. If you had to run the Ford at max gain then that means your trailer brakes are either out of adjustment, worn, or contaminated with grease due to failed seals.
Running with a gain of 6 with your new truck isn't bad but is on the high end of what I'd be comfortable with. Being able to run at 5 gives you adjustment up or down for load changes as well as road conditions changes. I'd take some time to inspect and adjust your trailer brakes.
Glad to hear the towing experience was positive overall, though!
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Running with a gain of 6 with your new truck isn't bad but is on the high end of what I'd be comfortable with. Being able to run at 5 gives you adjustment up or down for load changes as well as road conditions changes. I'd take some time to inspect and adjust your trailer brakes.
Glad to hear the towing experience was positive overall, though!
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Do you guys know the max for a Colorado that did not come with the trailering package? I read you need the G80 for the 7700 and you only get that with the trailering package. So if you add the trailer hitch to a Z71 without the package what’s the max you can haul?
Has anyone towed up any significant grade with the new Colorado or Canyon and if you did what was the weight of the trailer we know the Colorado will tow the 2700 pound rv we have now without a problem but we might look into something a little heavier like 3800 pounds dry weight 5500 pounds loaded just wondering
Towed my holiday trailer on a 160 kilometre (100) mile round trip. Quite a few hills, outside temps were 25 to 29 degrees C. and no wind both ways. Going up some of the hills truck was reving to 4,500 revs. No problem maintaining speed but boy does that 4 banger roar when you’re not used to a 4 cylinder. LOM indicated 24.1 litres to 100 kms. Driving experience made absolutely no difference if in tow-haul or left in normal. That was surprising. The engine just doesn’t feel like 430 lbs torque to me. My 2.7 Ecoboost would never rev above 2,500 rpm’s on the same trip and of course because it was a 6 cylinder was better sounding.
For ChevyJoeColorado above.
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity without trailering package
The 2023 Chevy Colorado Conventional tow rating across all the models and drivetrain lineup is 3,500 lbs. Check out the table below for more details on conventional tow ratings across the lineup.
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity with the trailering package
The Chevrolet Colorado needs to be equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailering Package for a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. This package includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector; includes an integrated trailer brake controller. Check out the table below to see how the lineup performs in max towing when equipped with the available trailer towing Package.
This is what I found. It seems to be based on the engine and whether you have the G80 rear.
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2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity without trailering package
The 2023 Chevy Colorado Conventional tow rating across all the models and drivetrain lineup is 3,500 lbs. Check out the table below for more details on conventional tow ratings across the lineup.
| Engine | Axle Ratio | GCWR (lbs.) | Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
| 2.7L I4 Turbo | 3.42 | 8,700 | 3,500 |
| 2.7L I4 Turbo Plus | 3.42 | 9,100 | 3,500 |
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity with the trailering package
The Chevrolet Colorado needs to be equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailering Package for a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. This package includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector; includes an integrated trailer brake controller. Check out the table below to see how the lineup performs in max towing when equipped with the available trailer towing Package.
| Trim | Drive Type | Axle Ratio | GCWR (lbs.) | Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
| WT | 2WD/4×4 | 3.42 | 13,250 | 7,700 |
| LT | 2WD/4×4 | 3.42 | 13,250 | 7,700 |
| Trail Boss | 4×4 | 3.42 | 13,250 | 7,700 |
| Z71 | 4×4 | 3.42 | 13,250 | 7,700 |
| ZR2 | 4×4 | 3.42 | 11,607 | 6,000 |
This is what I found. It seems to be based on the engine and whether you have the G80 rear.
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity. The 2023 Chevrolet trims WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 towing capacity.
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The G80 does zero to increase tow rating or GCWR regardless of what the initial charts from GM show. 6,000 without the G80 and 7,700 with the G80, all else being equal, makes zero sense. It only requires the Z82 towing package or a comparable aftermarket equivalent (hitch, trailer wiring, and brake controller). The owner's manual also calls the G80 a limited slip axle, it's not. The G80 code is only a limited slip with cars, the G80 RPO on trucks is a locker.For ChevyJoeColorado above.
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity without trailering package
The 2023 Chevy Colorado Conventional tow rating across all the models and drivetrain lineup is 3,500 lbs. Check out the table below for more details on conventional tow ratings across the lineup.
Engine Axle Ratio GCWR (lbs.) Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.) 2.7L I4 Turbo 3.42 8,700 3,500 2.7L I4 Turbo Plus 3.42 9,100 3,500
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity with the trailering package
The Chevrolet Colorado needs to be equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailering Package for a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. This package includes a trailer hitch and a 7-pin connector; includes an integrated trailer brake controller. Check out the table below to see how the lineup performs in max towing when equipped with the available trailer towing Package.
Trim Drive Type Axle Ratio GCWR (lbs.) Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.) WT 2WD/4×4 3.42 13,250 7,700 LT 2WD/4×4 3.42 13,250 7,700 Trail Boss 4×4 3.42 13,250 7,700 Z71 4×4 3.42 13,250 7,700 ZR2 4×4 3.42 11,607 6,000
This is what I found. It seems to be based on the engine and whether you have the G80 rear.
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity
2023 Chevy Colorado towing capacity. The 2023 Chevrolet trims WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 towing capacity.
Incorrect info and inconsistencies with new model owner's manuals is pretty common across manufacturers, the people that write the manuals aren't engineers and it's common for revisions to be made to owner's manuals to correct mistakes.
I don't tow anything big or fancy, just a Doolittle 7710 utility trailer, usually with my yard tractor or similar bulky but fairly light items. But having my Z71 equipped with max tow package gives me flexibilty. Never know when you might need to tow a classic car or something else heavier. I had the max package on my '18 as well.
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Towed our Opus camper up to Beaver Bend SP in Oklahoma in the ZR2, then towed it out to western Arkansas out in the Ouachita National Forest. It towed great, had no issues. Climbing hills I could really feel the torquiness of the motor.
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Just the Supra
Trailer is a 18ft 1900lb Wood Deck and the car is in the ballpark of 3200lb-3400lb
Typically have a full set of tires strapped down on the front of the trailer which is roughly an additional 100lb and the truck gets loaded with additional fuel, tools, jack, camping supplies etc. etc.
Using a CURT 45900 Hitch with adjustable drop
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Trailer is a 18ft 1900lb Wood Deck and the car is in the ballpark of 3200lb-3400lb
Typically have a full set of tires strapped down on the front of the trailer which is roughly an additional 100lb and the truck gets loaded with additional fuel, tools, jack, camping supplies etc. etc.
Using a CURT 45900 Hitch with adjustable drop
I can't wait for someone to offer some custom-fit clip-on/snap-on tow mirrors specific for these trucks. Coming from a much larger truck with legit tow mirrors, these seem so tiny and when I go to tow a camper I know I'm going to REALLY want them then. I had some K-Source ones for a F-150 I had years ago and they were a perfect solution; they clipped on securely, didn't vibrate to pieces, didn't whistle going down the road, didn't damage the OEM mirror and really helped with visibility. Hoping someone jumps on the 3rd gen aftermarket bandwagon soon.
I have a Wolf Pup FP16PF. I am using an equalizing hitch (bar and chain) with sway control. I have a WT with the trailering package for the 7700 lb. rated max. towing. I estimate we had it loaded to around 4500 lbs. (didn't scale it). Took it from NW. Illinois to the Grand Canyon (both rims). Over at least 2 passes in Southern Colorado, Nothern New Mexico including Wolf Creek (West bound). We had 3 adults, some tools in the back and the normal snacks, lunch, drinks, etc. in the cab. The truck handled everything with no issues. Slowed down some on some of the steeper grades just to not have high revs on the engine, but never had any question at all of making it to the top. Some of the grades in the "flat" states pulled as hard as some of the mountain grades. Trailer was locked to the truck, so wind just moved the whole unit as one. Temps some days were in the upper 90's and humid, never had any overheating issues. Very satisfied with the performance.
The only question I have is about the tow/haul mode. I have had Silverado's with this, too, so not new to the feature. I found it pulled as well if not better without the tow/haul mode on as it did with it. I discovered it by accident when we stopped once for just long enough for it to shut off and I didn't realize it. Anyone else have this experience or try it? Do you only need it if your heavier than I was?
The only question I have is about the tow/haul mode. I have had Silverado's with this, too, so not new to the feature. I found it pulled as well if not better without the tow/haul mode on as it did with it. I discovered it by accident when we stopped once for just long enough for it to shut off and I didn't realize it. Anyone else have this experience or try it? Do you only need it if your heavier than I was?
I won't argue with the responsiveness. Even my second gen throttle input seems to be muted when in tow haul. That being said the shift points are IMO better/more desirable... Just hangs on to the gears a little longer. But even on the highway doing it both ways with the boat... it passes better with it off I agree. I think there may be some extra torque management. Seemed to be the case on most GM vehicles I've had with it.
I found the shift points a bit too high on the Colorado. Entering an Interstate, it didn't want to shift up soon enough to gain enough speed. Then it wanted to shift down quickly. It was just on the edge of being in 8th at about 65 mph. For my estimated 4500, it didn't seem to have any lagging issues with the normal shift points.
I have a TrailBoss and am pulling an R-Pod 192, 22 foot trailer and I Average 11 MPG. It pulls really well both on flats and in the mountains. I am thinking of getting the High Output tune to get more torque since I'm normally sitting around 2,000 to 2,500 RPM, although I'm not starved for power by any means. I'm using the Anderson Weight Distribution system, and it works just fine.
@turningsilver You might want to do a bit of research before you do that. When I spec'd mine of Chevrolet.com, it appeared the highest tow rating was with the "plus" engine, not the HO engine. (The HO having the same HP but more torque.)
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