2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van towing capacity
Up to 10,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, 6.6L V8, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 7,100 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 | 10,000 lbs | 2 |
| 4.3L V6 | 7,400 lbs | 2 |
2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van towing capacity chart
All 4 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500Hitch type not named in the column; page note says a weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required above 5,000 lbs., so these are conventional (ball) hitch ratings. | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 50 | ||
| 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEHitch type not named in the column; page note says a weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required above 5,000 lbs., so these are conventional (ball) hitch ratings. | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 50 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500Hitch type not named in the column; page note says a weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required above 5,000 lbs., so these are conventional (ball) hitch ratings. | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 50 | ||
| 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEHitch type not named in the column; page note says a weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required above 5,000 lbs., so these are conventional (ball) hitch ratings. | 3.42 | 7,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 50 |
Common questions
Which 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van engine tows the most?
6.6L V8, at up to 10,000 lbs. Next is 4.3L V6 at up to 7,400 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2023 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet). Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2023 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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