2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo towing capacity
Up to 10,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, Express Cargo Van 2500, 6.6L V8, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 5,000 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.
2026 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 | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 | 10,000 lbs | 10,000 lbs | 5 |
| 4.3L V6 | 7,400 lbs | 4 | |
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs | 1 |
2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo towing capacity chart
All 10 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, Express Cargo Van 2500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 44 | ||
| 2500 Extended Wheelbase, Express Cargo Van 2500 Extended Wheelbasetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 44 | ||
| 3500, Express Cargo Van 3500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 44 | ||
| 3500 Extended Wheelbase, Express Cargo Van 3500 Extended Wheelbasetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 44 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, Express Cargo Van 2500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 44 | ||
| 3500, Express Cargo Van 3500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 44 | ||
| 3500 Extended Wheelbase, Express Cargo Van 3500 Extended Wheelbasetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 7,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 44 | ||
| 2500 Extended Wheelbase, Express Cargo Van 2500 Extended Wheelbasetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 3.42 | 7,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 44 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When using a weight-carrying hitchnote under table: with a weight-carrying hitch max trailer weight is 5,000 lbs with a 400-lb tongue weight; weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | p. 44 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Cargo Vanfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L V8 engine.' | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 145 |
Common questions
Which 2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo 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 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. 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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