2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity
Maximum loaded trailer weight36,000 lbsDuramax 6.6L V8, Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" (Gooseneck) wheels, GVWR 14,000 (5th-wheel/gooseneck towing) · when properly equipped
How to read this page · tables, footnotes and hitch limits explained
Towing capacity by configuration
Chevrolet prints 8 separate tables for the Silverado 3500 HD in this guide. They are shown below as printed, each with the footnotes of its own page.
Conventional towing: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 37
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 10,950 | 26,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs 6,577 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,500 | 30,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs 6,577 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,300 | 26,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs 6,577 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,800 | 30,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs 6,577 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,700 lbs 8,482 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" (5th-Wheel) wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 43,500 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" (Gooseneck) wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 43,900 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,400 lbs 8,346 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 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: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 37
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 10,950 | 26,000 lbs | 19,080 lbs 8,655 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,500 | 30,000 lbs | 22,420 lbs 10,170 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,300 | 26,000 lbs | 18,700 lbs 8,482 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,800 | 30,000 lbs | 22,040 lbs 9,997 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,760 lbs 8,509 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" (5th-Wheel) wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 43,500 lbs | 35,500 / 32,000 lbs 16,103 kg / 14,515 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" (Gooseneck) wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 43,900 lbs | 36,0004 / 32,000 lbs 16,329 kg / 14,515 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,380 lbs 8,337 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 31,500 lbs 14,288 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.
- 4 Requires WT with Max Trailering Package. Without available Max Trailering Package towing capacity is reduced to 35,500 lbs.
Conventional towing: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 38
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,300 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,850 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,600 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 12,150 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,300 lbs 8,301 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs 8,165 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 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: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 38
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,300 | 26,000 lbs | 18,620 lbs 8,446 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,850 | 30,000 lbs | 21,900 lbs 9,934 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,600 | 26,000 lbs | 18,310 lbs 8,305 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 12,150 | 30,000 lbs | 21,590 lbs 9,793 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,300 lbs 8,301 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 31,580 lbs 14,324 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 17,990 lbs 8,160 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 31,270 lbs 14,184 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: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 39
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,200 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,750 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,550 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 12,100 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 11,550 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 12,100 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,350 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,900 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,700 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 12,250 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 11,700 | 26,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs 7,257 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 12,250 | 30,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 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: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 39
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,200 | 26,000 lbs | 18,650 lbs 8,459 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,750 | 30,000 lbs | 21,900 lbs 9,934 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,550 | 26,000 lbs | 18,300 lbs 8,301 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 12,100 | 30,000 lbs | 21,600 lbs 9,798 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 11,550 | 26,000 lbs | 17,900 lbs 8,119 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 12,100 | 30,000 lbs | 21,300 lbs 9,662 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,350 | 26,000 lbs | 18,510 lbs 8,396 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,900 | 30,000 lbs | 22,070 lbs 10,011 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 11,700 | 26,000 lbs | 18,230 lbs 8,269 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW, 18"/20" wheels, GVWR 12,250 | 30,000 lbs | 21,490 lbs 9,748 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 11,700 | 26,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs 8,074 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 SRW, 20" wheels, GVWR 12,250 | 30,000 lbs | 21,200 lbs 9,616 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: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 40
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,200 lbs 8,255 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs 8,074 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 17,600 lbs 7,983 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs 9,072 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: 6.6L V8 gas, Duramax 6.6L V8
Chevrolet guide page 40
| Engine | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 18,230 lbs 8,269 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 31,440 lbs 14,261 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs 8,074 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 31,000 lbs 14,061 kg |
| 6.6L V8 gas | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 26,000 lbs | 17,600 lbs 7,983 kg |
| Duramax 6.6L V8 | Crew Cab Long Bed High Country 4x4 DRW, 17" wheels, GVWR 14,000 | 40,000 lbs | 30,900 lbs 14,016 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 a 7-pin sealed connector at the rear bumper. A 7-wire camper/fifth-wheel wiring harness (UY2) is also available and requires the Trailering Package (Z82).
- Automatic Transmission Note Automatic transmissions are equipped with an engine oil cooler (KC4) and an air-to-oil transmission oil cooler (KNP).
- Trailer 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 HD 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: