2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity
Maximum loaded trailer weight13,300 lbsDuramax 3.0L I-6, Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels (conventional towing) · when properly equipped
How to read this page · tables, footnotes and hitch limits explained
Towing capacity by configuration
Chevrolet prints 5 separate tables for the Silverado 1500 in this guide. They are shown below as printed, each with the footnotes of its own page.
Conventional towing: TurboMax, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, Duramax 3.0L I-6
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| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 14,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs 4,128 kg |
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,500 lbs 4,309 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,900 lbs 4,491 kg |
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 14,000 lbs | 8,900 lbs 4,037 kg |
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,600 lbs 4,354 kg |
| TurboMax | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,700 lbs 4,400 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 11,300 lbs 5,126 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 17,800 lbs | 12,100 lbs 5,488 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 13,300 lbs 6,033 kg |
| TurboMax | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs 4,128 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 11,100 lbs 5,035 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 17,800 lbs | 11,800 lbs 5,352 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs 5,897 kg |
- 1 Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
Conventional towing: TurboMax, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, Duramax 3.0L I-6, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8
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| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,600 lbs 4,354 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 11,300 lbs 5,126 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs 5,443 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 13,200 lbs 5,987 kg |
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,100 lbs 4,128 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,500 lbs 4,309 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,200 lbs 4,173 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 11,200 lbs 5,080 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 11,900 lbs 5,398 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 13,100 lbs 5,942 kg |
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs 4,128 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 11,000 lbs 4,990 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 11,900 lbs 5,398 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 11,800 lbs 5,352 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,100 lbs | 13,200 lbs 5,987 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs 5,897 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs 3,992 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 8,700 lbs 3,946 kg |
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,200 lbs 4,173 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs 4,128 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 11,000 lbs 4,990 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 11,900 lbs 5,398 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 11,700 lbs 5,307 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,100 lbs | 13,200 lbs 5,987 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 12,900 lbs 5,851 kg |
- 1 Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
5th-wheel/gooseneck towing: TurboMax, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, Duramax 3.0L I-6
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| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 14,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,500 lbs 4,309 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,800 lbs 4,445 kg |
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 14,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs 3,992 kg |
| TurboMax | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 9,200 lbs 4,173 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 9,600 lbs 4,354 kg |
| TurboMax | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,200 lbs 4,173 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs 3,992 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 8,300 lbs 3,765 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 16,800 lbs | 10,300 lbs 4,672 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 9,400 lbs 4,264 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 16,800 lbs | 10,300 lbs 4,672 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 9,400 lbs 4,264 kg |
| TurboMax | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 8,600 lbs 3,901 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 7,800 lbs 3,538 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 10,300 lbs 4,672 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 8,700 lbs 3,946 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 8,700 lbs 3,946 kg |
- 1 Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
5th-wheel/gooseneck towing: TurboMax, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, Duramax 3.0L I-6, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8
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| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,200 lbs 4,173 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs 4,218 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 8,600 lbs 3,901 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 10,200 lbs 4,627 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 9,100 lbs 4,128 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs 3,992 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD | 15,000 lbs | 8,200 lbs 3,719 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 9,700 lbs 4,400 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 8,600 lbs 3,901 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 8,600 lbs 3,901 kg |
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 8,900 lbs 4,037 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 8,700 lbs 3,946 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 8,300 lbs 3,765 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 7,900 lbs 3,583 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 10,100 lbs 4,581 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 9,400 lbs 4,264 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 8,400 lbs 3,810 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,100 lbs | 9,400 lbs 4,264 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 8,400 lbs 3,810 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs 2,722 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs 2,722 kg |
- 1 Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
5th-wheel/gooseneck towing: TurboMax, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, Duramax 3.0L I-6
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| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurboMax | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 14,500 lbs | 8,900 lbs 4,037 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 8,700 lbs 3,946 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 7,900 lbs 3,583 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 | 15,000 lbs | 7,600 lbs 3,447 kg |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package | 16,800 lbs | 9,700 lbs 4,400 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 18" Wheels | 17,800 lbs | 8,100 lbs 3,674 kg |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,100 lbs | 9,000 lbs 4,082 kg |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels | 19,000 lbs | 8,100 lbs 3,674 kg |
- 1 Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together. Small numbers are Chevrolet's footnotes for that page, listed under each table. Where a cell shows two weights, the footnote says which applies.
Notes from Chevrolet
- General Trailering Notes: Where available, the Trailering Package (Z82) provides a trailer hitch platform and 7-pin and 4-pin sealed connectors at the rear bumper.
- Tongue Weight Notes: Trailer tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of total loaded trailer weight. Some specific trailer types fall outside of this range. In these cases, the recommended tongue weight listed in the trailer Owner’s Manual should be observed. The addition of trailer tongue weight must not cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Max Trailer Tongue Load.
- Gooseneck/5th-Wheel Kingpin Weight Notes: Gooseneck or fifth-wheel kingpin weight should be 15% to 25% of the total loaded trailer weight. The addition of trailer kingpin weight cannot cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe. A fifth-wheel hitch is offered on specific models and is also available as a dealer-installed accessory on select models. See the Trailering Basics on page 7 for more trailering information.
- Gooseneck/5th-Wheel Trailering Notes: Silverado 1500 can be equipped with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, but note that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame. Do not use the pickup bed for additional support. For proper kingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer, the hitch must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed near the rear axle centerline. Fifth-wheel trailer kingpin loads are higher than conventional trailer tongue loads, so pay careful attention to the truck’s payload capacity and Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR). Your Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth-wheel trailering application. The weight of any additional equipment and all passengers must be subtracted from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin load available.
The tongue weight Chevrolet lists is a maximum; work out your trailer's actual tongue weight with the tongue weight calculator and keep it under that figure.
Check your own tow
The maximum assumes a lightly loaded vehicle. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight all come out of your payload. Run your trailer through the calculator with this vehicle's limits filled in:
Can I tow it? with 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 limits →Add your payload from the door-jamb label.