2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Up to 12,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD, EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 5,200 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating12,500 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 5,200 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.

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity by engine

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

Engine	Conventional	Fifth-wheel or gooseneck	Configurations
EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package	12,500 lbs	11,600 lbs	10
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package	11,100 lbs	11,000 lbs	10
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package	11,000 lbs	10,600 lbs	6
EcoTec3 5.3L V8	9,800 lbs	9,700 lbs	36
5.3L V8 with eAssist Package	9,400 lbs		3
EcoTec3 6.2L V8	9,400 lbs	9,000 lbs	10
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic)	9,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	6
EcoTec3 4.3L V6	7,600 lbs	7,500 lbs	14
4.3L V6 with High Desert Package	6,700 lbs		2

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity chart

All 97 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)

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WDone 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	2WD	3.42	12,500 lbs	18,200 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WDone 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	2WD	3.42	12,500 lbs	18,200 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WDone 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	2WD	3.42	11,900 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4one 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	4WD	3.42	11,800 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4one 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	4WD	3.42	11,700 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4one 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	4WD	3.42	11,700 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	11,100 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	11,000 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	11,000 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	10,700 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	10,700 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD8-speed automatic	2WD	3.42	11,000 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed automatic	2WD	3.42	10,900 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x48-speed automatic	4WD	3.42	10,700 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed automatic	4WD	3.42	10,700 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,800 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,500 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,400 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,400 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,200 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	8,900 lbs	14,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	8,600 lbs	14,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,900 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,800 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,600 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,500 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,400 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,400 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,300 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,200 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,100 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,100 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 with eAssist Package towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,400 lbs	15,200 lbs	eAssist Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,100 lbs	15,200 lbs	eAssist Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,500 lbs	12,200 lbs	eAssist Package	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	9,400 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.23	9,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.23	9,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.23	9,000 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD8-speed automatic	2WD	3.42	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed automatic	2WD	3.42	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x48-speed automatic	4WD	3.42	9,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed automatic	4WD	3.42	9,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 4.3L V6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,600 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,400 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,100 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,000 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	6,000 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 10
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	5,900 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 10
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	5,600 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	5,500 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 10

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 with High Desert Package towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	6,700 lbs	12,800 lbs	High Desert Package	p. 10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	5,200 lbs	11,000 lbs	High Desert Package	p. 10

Fifth-wheel or gooseneck

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WDone 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	2WD	3.42	11,600 lbs	18,200 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4one 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	4WD	3.42	11,000 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WDone 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	2WD	3.42	10,500 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4one 3.42 axle ratio cell spans two GCWR lines (17,700 and 18,200); column placement read from page image	4WD	3.42	10,200 lbs	17,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	11,000 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	10,700 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	10,300 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed automatic	2WD	3.42	10,600 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed automatic	4WD	3.42	10,200 lbs	16,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,700 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,500 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	9,400 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	9,000 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	8,900 lbs	14,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	8,600 lbs	14,000 lbs	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.42	8,500 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	8,100 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,900 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,700 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,600 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,500 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,400 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.08	6,300 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,200 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.08	6,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 11

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	9,000 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.23	8,600 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	8,300 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.23	8,000 lbs	15,000 lbs	p. 11

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed automatic	2WD	3.42	8,100 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed automatic	4WD	3.42	8,100 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EcoTec3 4.3L V6 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,500 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,400 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.42	7,000 lbs	12,800 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	6,000 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 11
REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	5,900 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 11
4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.23	5,600 lbs	11,000 lbs	p. 11

Common questions

Which 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine tows the most?

EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package, at up to 12,500 lbs. Next is EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package at up to 11,100 lbs.

What does a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need to tow 12,500 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.

Can a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?

The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 11,600 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)

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Where these numbers come from

2018 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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