2025 Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity
Up to 8,200 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Suburban 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 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.
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.
2025 Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 7,700 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 3 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 8,200 lbs | 2 | |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 8,100 lbs | 2 | |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 8,100 lbs | 2 | |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 8,000 lbs | 2 | |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 7,500 lbs | 2 | |
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs | 1 |
2025 Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity chart
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Packagetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Suburban 4WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Packagetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD, Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 41 | |
| Suburban 4WD, Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD, Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Packagetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Suburban 4WD, Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Packagetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Packagetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Suburban 4WD, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Packagetable does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,700 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| Suburban 4WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,500 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 2WD, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,500 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| Suburban 4WD, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8table does not name the hitch; the note under it covers weight-carrying and weight-distributing (conventional) hitches | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,400 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When using a weight-carrying hitchnote under table: with a weight-carrying hitch max trailer weight is 5,000 lbs with a 600-lb tongue weight; weight-distributing hitch and sway control required above 600 lbs tongue weight | 5,000 lbs | p. 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburbanprinted with '(w/ 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine)'; footnote 2: 'With available (NHT) Max Trailering Package.' | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package (NHT) | p. 62 |
Common questions
Which 2025 Chevrolet Suburban engine tows the most?
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, at up to 8,200 lbs. Next is Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 at up to 8,100 lbs.
What does a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban need to tow 8,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2025 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Suburban
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 2025 Chevrolet Suburban. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2025 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2025 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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