2016 Chevrolet Tahoe towing capacity
Up to 8,600 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: TAHOE 2WD, EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,400 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.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe towing capacity chart
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAHOE 2WDtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for tongue weights above 600 lbs | 2WD | 3.42 | 8,600 lbs | 14,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 12 |
| TAHOE 4WDtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for tongue weights above 600 lbs | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,400 lbs | 14,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 12 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAHOE 2WDtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for tongue weights above 600 lbs | 2WD | 3.08 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 12 | |
| TAHOE 4WDtable not labelled by hitch; page says weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs with 600-lb tongue, weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for tongue weights above 600 lbs | 4WD | 3.08 | 6,400 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 12 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe engine tows the most?
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package, at up to 8,600 lbs. Next is EcoTec3 5.3L V8 at up to 6,600 lbs.
What does a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe need to tow 8,600 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 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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