
Chevrolet trucks have become synonymous with long-lasting durability and proven performance capabilities, helping them earn awards and praise from top critics all across the industry. If you're searching for a pickup truck that's ready to tow your biggest toys or cargo along for your next adventure, the Chevrolet truck lineup has plenty of choices to meet your needs. No matter if it's used for work or play, Chevrolet pickups are ready for any challenge.
Both the Chevrolet Colorado and Chevrolet Silverado are excellent choices for drivers searching for proven towing capabilities. Each truck offers an available Tow Package, further boosting capability and adding additional confidence behind the wheel. Our team at Schumacher Chevy of Little Falls has assembled this quick reference guide that explains exactly what's included in the available Tow Package for both the Colorado and Silverado.
Chevrolet Colorado Tow Package

Advanced Trailering Package (+$945)
- Includes a 2" receiver hitch, 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- In-vehicle trailering app
- Automatic locking rear differential
- May require additional optional equipment
The Colorado comes ready to tow no matter which trim you choose, with the Trailering Package included on every Colorado that isn't equipped with the Advanced Trailering Package. The basic package includes the 2-inch receiver hitch, the wire harness, and the trailer brake controller. Upgrading to the Advanced Trailering Package adds an automatic locking rear differential and several additional functions via an in-vehicle trailering app.
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Trailering Package (+$425 MSRP)
- Trailer Hitch
- Trailering hitch platform
- Includes a 2" receiver hitch, 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
- 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights and brakes to your vehicle
- Hitch Guidance
(Available on WT / Standard on Custom, Custom TB, LT, RST, LT TB, LTZ, ZR2 and High Country)
Max Trailering Package (+$850 MSRP)
- Trailering Package
- Increased towing and GCWR
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
- Enhanced cooling radiator
- Revised shock tuning
- Heavier duty rear springs and increased RGAWR
- 9.76" rear axle
- 3.42 axle ratio
- Trailer brake controller
- May require additional optional equipment
The iconic full-size Chevrolet Silverado is available with two individual trailering packages designed to add capability, convenience, and confidence. The first choice is the Trailering Package, available on all trim levels across the Silverado range. This adds all essential towing features like a trailer hitch, receiver, electrical harness, and hitch guidance.
Step up to the Max Trailering Package to receive all of the great features in the Trailering Package plus a number of other handy features. Highlights of this package include an automatic locking rear differential, suspension upgrades, enhanced radiator cooling, and a trailer brake controller.
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