Chevrolet Silverado towing capacityUp to 13,300 lb, by year and engine

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado tows up to 13,300 lb with the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6, when properly equipped. What yours can tow depends on its year, engine, cab, axle and tow package.

Max towing: 13,300 lb; 2026 · 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6
In kilograms: 6,033 kg

Chevrolet Silverado towing capacity by year and engine

The highest rating for each engine, from the maker's towing guides and specifications.

Years	Engine	Max towing	kg
2026	3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6	13,300 lb	6,033
	6.2L V8	13,200 lb	5,987
	5.3L V8	11,300 lb	5,126
	2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder	9,500 lb	4,309
2023–2025	6.2L V8	13,300 lb	6,033
	3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6	13,300 lb	6,033
	5.3L V8	11,300 lb	5,126
	2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder	9,500 lb	4,309
2022	6.2L V8	13,300 lb	6,033
	3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6	13,300 lb	6,033
2021	6.2L V8	13,300 lb	6,033
	3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6	9,500 lb	4,309
2020	6.2L V8	13,400 lb	6,078
2019	6.2L V8	12,200 lb	5,534
	5.3L V8	11,600 lb	5,262
	4.3L V6	7,900 lb	3,583
	2.7L turbo 4-cylinder	7,000 lb	3,175

These are maximums for a properly equipped vehicle with the right tow package and axle. Your own limit is on the door-jamb sticker and in the owner's manual, and passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload.

Where these figures come from

Chevrolet 2026 Silverado 1500
cars.com 2023
Chevrolet 2023 Trailering Guide
GM Authority 2022 towing chart
GM Authority 2022
GM Authority 2021
GM Authority 2021 (2020 rating)
Chevrolet 2020 trailering chart
cars.com 2019

Chevrolet Silverado MPG, specs and running costs

Chevrolet Silverado towing questions

What is the Chevrolet Silverado's towing capacity?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado tows up to 13,300 lb with the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6, when properly equipped. Other engines and configurations are rated lower.

How much can a 2023–2025 Chevrolet Silverado tow?

Up to 13,300 lb with the 6.2L V8; 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6 13,300 lb, 5.3L V8 11,300 lb, 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder 9,500 lb.

How much can a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado tow?

Up to 13,300 lb with the 6.2L V8; 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6 13,300 lb.

How much can a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado tow?

Up to 13,300 lb with the 6.2L V8; 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I6 9,500 lb.

How much can the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 6.2L V8 tow?

Up to 13,200 lb, when properly equipped.

How much can the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L V8 tow?

Up to 11,300 lb, when properly equipped.