Colorado
- 10.7 in
- 38.3°
- 7,700 lb
Colorado specs →
4 models
Chevrolet off-road specs by model
Ground clearance, angles, payload and towing from Chevrolet’s own documents, with every number’s source. Pick a model for its spec plate, where it stands in its class and what a lift and bigger tires change.
Chevrolet models
Silverado 1500
- 11.2 in
- 33.5°
- 13,300 lb
Silverado 1500 specs →
Suburban
- 7.9 in
- —
- 8,300 lb
Suburban specs →
Tahoe
- 10.7 in
- —
- 8,400 lb
Tahoe specs →
Chevrolet models side by side
Each model’s best figure of its newest model year, from Chevrolet’s own documents: the number its page leads with, factory packages included, fleet-only trucks and estimates left out.
| Model | Ground clearance | Approach angle | Tows up to | Max payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10.7 in | 38.3° | 7,700 lb | up to 1,684 lb |
| Silverado 1500 | 11.2 in | 33.5° | 13,300 lb | 2,260 lb |
| Suburban | 7.9 in | 8,300 lb | 1,690 lb | |
| Tahoe | 10.7 in | 8,400 lb | 1,708 lb |
Chevrolet in numbers
Each model’s best configuration of its newest model year, with any factory package it needs, as its own page leads with it, and the documents the numbers come from.
Chevrolet Colorado
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has up to 10.7 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 38.3°, both on the ZR2. It is rated to tow up to 7,700 lb (4 of the 6 trims with the Trailering Package).
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has up to 11.2 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 33.5°, both on the ZR2. It is rated to tow up to 13,300 lb (Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD Duramax 3.0L I-6 with the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels).
Chevrolet Suburban
The 2020 Chevrolet Suburban has up to 7.9 in of ground clearance (Suburban 1FL (fleet, municipal)). It is rated to tow up to 8,300 lb (every trim with the Max Trailering Package (NHT), 2018). We don’t have its approach angle from Chevrolet’s documents yet.
Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe has up to 10.7 in of ground clearance (Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet). It is rated to tow up to 8,400 lb (Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 4WD with the Max Trailering Package (NHT)). We don’t have its approach angle from Chevrolet’s documents yet.
Chevrolet questions, answered with numbers
Only what Chevrolet’s documents answer, across the 4 models we track. Tow and payload ratings are compared within one market.
Which Chevrolet tows the most?
The Silverado 1500, with the highest tow rating of the Chevrolet models we track: 13,300 lb, on the Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD Duramax 3.0L I-6 with the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels (2026). Then the Tahoe (8,400 lb, 2020), the Suburban (8,300 lb, 2018) and the Colorado (7,700 lb, 2026).
Which Chevrolet has the most ground clearance?
The Silverado 1500, with the most ground clearance of the Chevrolet models we track: 11.2 in, on the ZR2 Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 6.2L V8 (2025). Then the Colorado (10.7 in, 2026), the Tahoe (10.7 in, 2020) and the Suburban (7.9 in, 2020).
Which Chevrolet has the steepest approach angle?
The Colorado, with the steepest approach angle of the Chevrolet models we track: 38.3°, on the ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD (2026). Then the Silverado 1500 (33.5°, 2026). We don’t have the number from Chevrolet’s documents for the Suburban and Tahoe.
Which Chevrolet carries the most payload?
The Silverado 1500, with the highest payload rating of the Chevrolet models we track: 2,260 lb, on the Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD 2.7L Turbo (2025). Then the Tahoe (1,708 lb, 2020), the Suburban (1,690 lb, 2020) and the Colorado (up to 1,684 lb, 2026).
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