Tow Chart

2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger towing capacity

Up to 9,600 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, Express Passenger 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.

Highest published rating9,600 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 5,000 lbs.

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 Passenger towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineConventionalHitch type not statedConfigurations
6.6L V89,600 lbs9,600 lbs5
4.3L V66,700 lbs3
Engine not named in the table5,000 lbs1

2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger towing capacity chart

All 9 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)

2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger 6.6L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
2500, Express Passenger Van 2500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches3.429,600 lbs16,000 lbsp. 44
3500, Express Passenger Van 3500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches3.429,600 lbs16,000 lbsp. 44
3500 Extended Wheelbase, Express Passenger Van 3500 Extended Wheelbasetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches3.429,200 lbs16,000 lbsp. 44
2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger 4.3L V6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
2500, Express Passenger Van 2500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches3.426,700 lbs15,000 lbsp. 44
3500, Express Passenger Van 3500table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches3.426,700 lbs15,000 lbsp. 44
3500 Extended Wheelbase, Express Passenger Van 3500 Extended Wheelbasetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches3.426,300 lbs15,000 lbsp. 44
2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
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 lbs5,000 lbsp. 44

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger 6.6L V8 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Express Passenger Van Regularprinted '9,600 lbs. (Regular)'; footnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L V8 engine.'9,600 lbs16,000 lbsp. 143
Express Passenger Van Extendedprinted '9,200 lbs. (Extended)'; footnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L V8 engine.'9,200 lbs16,000 lbsp. 143

Common questions

Which 2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger engine tows the most?

6.6L V8, at up to 9,600 lbs. Next is 4.3L V6 at up to 6,700 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 Passenger

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

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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