Hello, I’m thinking about getting a Chevy Colorado. I don’t tow all to much about towing and the acronyms like GCWR. I don’t need the diesel 2.8L I’m looking at the 2.5L and the 3.6L if someone could explain to me all the acronyms and tell me the max towing and payload that would be nice and greatly appreciated if I get one it would a full crew cab. No 4x4 but if you know the numbers I take the knowledge.
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The most commonly used acronyms applicable to towing are :
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Maximum weight of the vehicle, passengers, fuel, cargo, and any weight on the trailer hitch mount. 5,500 pounds for the 2021 Colorado.
GCWR: Gross Combined Weight Rating: The maximum allowable weight of both the loaded tow vehicle and the loaded trailer. 8,500 pounds for the 2021 Colorado.
7,000 pound towing limit for the 2021 Colorado equipped with a 3.5L V6 w/8-speed.
3,500 pound towing limit for the 2021 Colorado equipped with a 2.5L I4 6-speed.
