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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated for up to 13,300 lbs with a conventional ball hitch, in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, highest published rating13,300 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneckHitch type not stated
Duramax 3.0L I-613,300 lbs9,400 lbs
Engine not named in the table13,300 lbs11,000 lbs9,300 lbs
6.2L EcoTec3 V813,200 lbs9,400 lbs
5.3L EcoTec3 V811,300 lbs10,300 lbs
TurboMax®9,500 lbs9,500 lbs

All 125 2026 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneckHitch type not stated
Duramax 3.0L I-613,300 lbs9,500 lbs
Engine not named in the table13,300 lbs10,300 lbs9,300 lbs
6.2L EcoTec3 V813,200 lbs9,400 lbs
5.3L EcoTec3 V811,300 lbs10,300 lbs
TurboMax®9,500 lbs9,500 lbs

All 128 2025 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2025 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
Duramax 3.0L I-613,300 lbs9,500 lbs
6.2L EcoTec3 V813,200 lbs9,400 lbs
5.3L EcoTec3 V811,300 lbs10,300 lbs
TurboMax®9,500 lbs9,500 lbs

All 122 2024 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2024 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
Duramax 3.0L I-613,300 lbs9,400 lbs
6.2L V813,300 lbs10,000 lbs
5.3L V811,300 lbs10,300 lbs
TurboMax™9,500 lbs9,500 lbs

All 104 2023 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2023 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
Duramax 3.0L I-613,300 lbs9,000 lbs
6.2L V813,300 lbs9,600 lbs
6.2L V8 (L87/NSS)13,300 lbs9,600 lbs
5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed11,400 lbs11,300 lbs
5.3L V811,200 lbs9,900 lbs
5.3L V8 (L84/NSS) with 10-speed10,900 lbs9,400 lbs
2.7L Turbo9,500 lbs9,400 lbs
6.2L V8 (L87)9,100 lbs7,800 lbs

All 198 2022 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2022 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
6.2L V8 (L87)13,300 lbs13,300 lbs
6.2L V8 (L87/NSS)13,300 lbs13,300 lbs
5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed11,500 lbs11,500 lbs
5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed11,500 lbs11,500 lbs
5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed10,900 lbs9,900 lbs
5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed10,900 lbs9,900 lbs
2.7L Turbo9,600 lbs9,500 lbs
Duramax 3.0L I-69,500 lbs9,500 lbs
5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed9,300 lbs9,200 lbs
5.3L V8 (L84/NSS) with 10-speed9,300 lbs9,200 lbs
4.3L V67,900 lbs7,800 lbs

All 202 2021 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2021 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
6.2L V8 RST (20-inch wheels) and Max Trailering Package13,400 lbs10,300 lbs
6.2L V8 and Max Trailering Package12,100 lbs10,100 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) and Max Trailering Package11,600 lbs11,500 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 10-speed) and Max Trailering Package11,200 lbs10,200 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 6-speed)10,000 lbs9,900 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 8-speed)9,800 lbs9,700 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 6-speed) Trail Boss9,500 lbs8,900 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 10-speed) Trail Boss9,400 lbs8,600 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 10-speed)9,300 lbs8,000 lbs
6.2L V89,300 lbs7,700 lbs
6.2L V8 Trail Boss9,300 lbs8,400 lbs
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel9,300 lbs8,700 lbs
4.3L V67,900 lbs7,800 lbs
4.3L V6 Trail Boss7,400 lbs7,300 lbs
2.7L Turbo6,800 lbs7,100 lbs

All 105 2020 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2020 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package12,200 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) and Max Trailering Package11,600 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 6-speed)10,100 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 8-speed)9,900 lbs
5.3L V8 (with 6-speed) Trail Boss9,500 lbs
5.3L V8 Trail Boss9,500 lbs
6.2L V89,300 lbs
4.3L V67,900 lbs
4.3L V6 Trail Boss7,400 lbs
2.7L Turbo7,000 lbs

All 49 2019 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2019 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package12,500 lbs11,600 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package11,100 lbs11,000 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package11,000 lbs10,600 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V89,800 lbs9,700 lbs
5.3L V8 with eAssist Package9,400 lbs
EcoTec3 6.2L V89,400 lbs9,000 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic)9,300 lbs8,100 lbs
EcoTec3 4.3L V67,600 lbs7,500 lbs
4.3L V6 with High Desert Package6,700 lbs

All 97 2018 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneck
EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package12,500 lbs11,700 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package11,100 lbs11,000 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package11,000 lbs10,700 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V89,800 lbs9,700 lbs
EcoTec3 6.2L V89,400 lbs9,000 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic)9,300 lbs8,300 lbs
EcoTec3 4.3L V67,600 lbs7,500 lbs

All 92 2017 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package12,000 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package11,100 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package11,100 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V89,800 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic)9,400 lbs
EcoTec3 6.2L V89,400 lbs
EcoTec3 4.3L V67,600 lbs

All 59 2016 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package12,000 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package11,200 lbs
EcoTec3 5.3L V89,800 lbs
EcoTec3 6.2L V89,500 lbs
EcoTec3 4.3L V67,600 lbs

All 48 2015 Silverado 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2015 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet)

Common questions

How has the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 13,300 lbs; 2025: 13,300 lbs; 2024: 13,300 lbs; 2023: 13,300 lbs; 2022: 13,300 lbs; 2021: 13,300 lbs; 2020: 13,400 lbs; 2019: 12,200 lbs; 2018: 12,500 lbs; 2017: 12,500 lbs; 2016: 12,000 lbs; 2015: 12,000 lbs.

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