2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo towing capacity
Up to 10,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, 2500, Vortec 6.0L V8, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,600 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.
2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| Vortec 6.0L V8 | 10,000 lbs | 4 |
| Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | 10,000 lbs | 4 |
| Vortec 4.8L V8 | 8,900 lbs | 4 |
2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo towing capacity chart
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 2500table not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 2500, 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 3500, 3500table not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 3500, 3500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 2500table not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.54 | 10,000 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 2500, 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.54 | 10,000 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 3500, 3500table not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.54 | 10,000 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 3500, 3500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.54 | 10,000 lbs | 18,500 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 2500table not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 8,900 lbs | 14,600 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 3500, 3500table not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 8,800 lbs | 14,600 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 2500, 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 8,600 lbs | 14,600 lbs | p. 14 | ||
| 3500, 3500 EXTENDED WHEELBASEtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 3.42 | 8,600 lbs | 14,600 lbs | p. 14 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo engine tows the most?
Vortec 6.0L V8, at up to 10,000 lbs. Next is Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 at up to 10,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo
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 2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2016 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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