2011 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab Owner's Manual - Page 242

9-64 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio 3.73 3.42 4.10 Maximum Trailer Weight 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) GCWR* 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 4 717 kg (10,400 lbs) 4WD Crew Cab 3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission 5.3L V8 Automatic Transmission *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded. Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑20 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity.