Chevy Colorado Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Chevy Colorado in Canada? This guide maps the years we publish as landers, compares CURT 13176 versus 13203 for 2015 through 2022 trucks, and keeps older Colorado wiring and Class 3 choices calm enough to finish in one sitting.

Built for Canadian Colorado owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, Class 3 versus Class 4, and wiring guide. Or open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). Start with the 13203 or 13176 installs for 2015-and-newer Colorados, then use the older 13252 clip if you own a first-generation truck.

If an embed does not load, use the YouTube link under the card.

Install: CURT 13203 on a Colorado

CURT · Class 3 · 2015–2022

See how CURT 13203 mounts on a second-generation Colorado before you compare ratings against 13176.

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Install: CURT 13176 on a Colorado

CURT · Class 3 · higher gross rating

CURT’s 13176 install on a Colorado. Useful when you want the higher gross-trailer-weight hardware path for the same generation.

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Install: CURT 13252 on an older Colorado

CURT · First-generation Class 3

Context for 2004 through 2012 Colorados. Pair it with the year lander before you order.

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Wiring: CURT 55510 on an older Colorado

CURT · Trailer lights

See how CURT wires trailer lights on an early Colorado. Later trucks often use a different harness such as 58910.

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Colorado generations and hitch shopping

GM changed the Colorado platform between the first generation and the 2015 redesign. Hitch part numbers follow those packages. Our published year landers cover 2004 through 2012 and 2015 through 2022. We do not publish 2013–2014 or 2023-and-newer Colorado hitch landers yet.

Years What we usually stock
2015–2022 Two Class 3 choices: CURT 13176 (higher gross rating on the card) and CURT 13203. Wiring for many of these years: CURT 58910.
2004–2012 Class 3: CURT 13252. Trailer light harness example: CURT 55510.
2023-and-newer Third-generation Colorado. Dedicated hitch year pages are not published yet. Use the trailer hitches collection and contact us if you need help.

Never exceed GM’s tow rating for your cab, bed, engine, and tow package. Canyon twins often share the same CURT numbers — confirm the Colorado application on the product card.

Jump to your Colorado year

These landers are live. 2013–2014 and 2023-and-newer Colorado hitch pages are not published yet.

CURT 13176 versus 13203

Higher gross rating

Class 3 · CURT 13176

Rated to 8,000 lb gross trailer weight and 800 lb tongue weight on the product card, with a higher weight-distribution rating than 13203. Stock link: CURT 13176.

  • Watch the 13176 install video above
  • Still respect GM’s truck rating first
Everyday Class 3

Class 3 · CURT 13203

Rated to 6,000 lb gross trailer weight and 900 lb tongue weight on the product card. Stock link: CURT 13203.

  • Watch the 13203 install video above
  • Compare tongue-weight needs to your trailer

CURT parts we stock for Colorado

Real store links. Confirm your year before you buy.

CURT 13176Class 3 · 2015–20222" receiver — higher gross rating on the card CURT 13203Class 3 · 2015–20222" receiver — see install video above CURT 13252Class 3 · 2004–2012First-generation Colorado and Canyon Class 3 CURT 58910Wiring · 2015–2022RV-style harness for listed Colorado years CURT 55510Wiring · 2004–2012Trailer light harness for early Colorados

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see the hitch that fits your Colorado.

Step 2Compare 13176 and 13203

For 2015–2022 trucks, read both cards and match ratings to your trailer.

Step 3Add lights

Most trailers need a harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 4Pick a ball mount

Match drop or rise with the ball mount guide.

Canada checklist

  • Confirm cab and bed on the year lander and product card before you click buy.
  • Believe GM’s tow rating for your Colorado — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt and mud — rinse the open-back receiver after winter brine or trail use.
  • Electric brakes matter once trailer weight climbs — see the brakes and breakaway guide.

Related guides

Silverado Buyer’s GuideFull-size Chevy truck Tacoma Buyer’s GuideMidsize truck comparison Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit Class 3 versus Class 4Capacity basics Ball Mount GuideDrop and rise Towing Guides HubAll guides

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