2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity
Up to 13,300 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels, Duramax 3.0L I-6, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,700 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating13,300 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 8,700 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.
2026 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 | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | 13,300 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 38 | |
| Engine not named in the table | 13,300 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 23 |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 13,200 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 14 | |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,300 lbs | 10,300 lbs | 30 | |
| TurboMax® | 9,500 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 20 |
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity chart
All 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 13,300 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 26 | |
| Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 13,200 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 13,100 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 26 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 12,900 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 12,100 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 26 | |
| Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 2WD | 12,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 2WD | 11,900 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 11,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 26 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 11,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 11,700 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| ZR2, Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 6: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 13,300 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 2WD 5' 8" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 7: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 2WD | 13,200 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 4WD 5' 8" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 7: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 157 in. conventionalfootnote 7: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 157 in. conventionalfootnote 7: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 2WD | 13,100 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 125 | ||
| Double Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 6: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 140 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,900 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 140 in. conventionalfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission.' | 4WD | 9,700 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine; 10-speed automatic transmission | p. 125 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 126 in. conventional | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 125 | |||
| Regular Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 126 in. conventional | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | p. 125 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 11,900 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 11,900 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| ZR2, Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 11,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 26 | |
| Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 11,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 11,200 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 11,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 26 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 11,000 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 11,000 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 27 | |
| Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Long Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 27 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Long Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,300 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 26 | ||
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 27 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 26 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 11,000 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Double Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 10,800 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 2WD 5' 8" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 10,200 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 4WD 5' 8" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 10,000 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 140 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,800 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 157 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Crew Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 157 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 140 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 9,500 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 125 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 126 in. gooseneck/5th-wheel | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | p. 125 | |||
| Regular Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 126 in. gooseneck/5th-wheel | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | p. 125 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 2WD | 10,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 10,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 10,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 10,200 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 10,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 9,700 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 30 | |
| Long Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 30 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 28 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Long Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 30 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 28 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 28 | |
| Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 2WD | 8,600 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 2WD | 8,600 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 8,400 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 8,400 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 8,100 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 30 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 8,100 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 30 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 7,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 7,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 28 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 7,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 30 | ||
| ZR2, Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 4WD | 6,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 9,400 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 9,400 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 29 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 30 | |
| Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 30 | |
| Short Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 8,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 | ||
| Standard Bed 4x4 | 4WD | 7,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 30 | ||
| ZR2, Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 4WD | 6,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Pursuit Vehicle, Silverado 1500 Police Pursuit Vehicle | 9,300 lbs | p. 156 | ||||
| Special Service Vehicle, Silverado 1500 Special Service Vehicle Short Bedprinted '9,300 lbs. (Short Bed)' | 9,300 lbs | p. 159 | ||||
| Special Service Vehicle, Silverado 1500 Special Service Vehicle Standard Bedprinted '9,200 lbs. (Standard Bed)' | 9,200 lbs | p. 159 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Delete, Box Delete (available on Regular Cab WT)table prints GCWR only, no trailer weight rating; max_trailer_lbs_raw left empty | 3.23 | Not readable in the source | 15,000 lbs | p. 45 |
Common questions
Which 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine tows the most?
Duramax 3.0L I-6, at up to 13,300 lbs. Next is Engine not named in the table at up to 13,300 lbs.
What does a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need to tow 13,300 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.
Can a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 11,000 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
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 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 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 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
- 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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