2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity
Up to 12,200 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4, 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package, 4WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,700 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating12,200 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 6,700 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.
2019 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 | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package | 12,200 lbs | 3 |
| 5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) and Max Trailering Package | 11,600 lbs | 6 |
| 5.3L V8 (with 6-speed) | 10,100 lbs | 8 |
| 5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) | 9,900 lbs | 6 |
| 5.3L V8 (with 6-speed) Trail Boss | 9,500 lbs | 3 |
| 5.3L V8 Trail Boss | 9,500 lbs | 3 |
| 6.2L V8 | 9,300 lbs | 3 |
| 4.3L V6 | 7,900 lbs | 8 |
| 4.3L V6 Trail Boss | 7,400 lbs | 3 |
| 2.7L Turbo | 7,000 lbs | 6 |
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity chart
All 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 12,200 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 12,100 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 12,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,600 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD8-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,600 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,500 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,400 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x48-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,400 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD6-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x46-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD6-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD6-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD6-speed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x46-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x46-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x46-speed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD8-speed | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD8-speed | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x48-speed | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x48-speed | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x46-speedTrail Boss | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x46-speedTrail Boss | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x46-speedTrail Boss | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4Trail Boss | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4Trail Boss | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4Trail Boss | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,900 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,500 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,500 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4Trail Boss | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4Trail Boss | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,300 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4Trail Boss | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,300 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 11 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,900 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,900 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 11 | |
| CREW CAB STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 11 |
Common questions
Which 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine tows the most?
6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package, at up to 12,200 lbs. Next is 5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) and Max Trailering Package at up to 11,600 lbs.
What does a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need to tow 12,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 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
- 2019 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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