Flat Towing Requirements for a 2020 Chevy Colorado 4x4
Updated 12/17/2024 | Published 04/20/2020
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I presently have a 2005 Colorado 4x4, which has been an exceptional tow vehicle, especially in the fact that the steering wheel does not lock, so I am not required to leave the key in the on position when towing. I am now possibly looking to replace it and went and looked at the 2020 Colorado, noticed 2 differences with key in the off position the steering wheel locks and instead of buttons to place the transmission into full neutral there is a dial that shows only 2 wheel high, 4 wheel high and 4 wheel low. I went to your website and saw that the Colorados from 2015-18 were recommended for a good flat tow vehicle, so my question has something changed on the Colorados in 2019-20, that would not make a good tow vehicle or has the website just not been updated to include those model years. And if the 2020 is recommended, do you have to leave the key in the on position to keep the steering free or is there another way to free up the steering when towing besides leaving the key on. Thank you, Ted
asked by: Ted S
Expert Reply:
The 2020 Chevy Colorado 4x4 can be flat towed. The 2wd version cannot. The owners manual on page 300 states to " Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive vehicles that have an N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 (n) setting."
On the dial you stated to the far right should have an "n" for neutral. If it doesn't you can't tow it. It does require you to keep the key in the ACC position when towing to keep the wheel from locking but they do recommend disconnecting your battery so it isn't dead from having this issue. You can use a switch like the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System # RM-766 to make that easy. I've linked a video of this installation for you.
The specific information you are seeking can be found on pages 299-301 in the online owners manual.
I've linked pages to other components to help with a complete setup based on what you already have.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Partially Hidden
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas Only
- Q&A: How To Flat Tow A 2020 Chevy Colorado and Parts Needed to Flat Tow
- Search Results: tow bar base plate
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Search Results: accessories and parts
- Search Results: blue ox tow bar base plate
- Shop: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Q&A: Can The 2022 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Be Flat Towed
- Search Results: e98966
- Article: Best Vehicles to Flat Tow Behind an RV
- Q&A: Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss
- Shop: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Search Results: diode kit flat tow wiring harness
- Search Results: trailer breakaway kit
- Search Results: tow bar
- Video: Installation: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit on a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
- Video: How to Install the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit on a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
- Video: Installing the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit on your 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
- Q&A: What Parts Do I Need to Flat-Tow My 2022 Chevy Colorado 4x4 with Adaptive Cruise Control?
- Q&A: Flat Tow Set Up For 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2024 Chevy Colorado behind Motorhome
- Video: Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Diesel Vehicles Review
- Video: Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect Installation - 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
on Tow Bar Base Plate
Mark H.
12/17/2024
Do you keep the key in the ACC position or the ON position? This is for a 2019 Colorado Z71.