How much can the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado tow?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado tows up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped (LT, 2.7L I4 310 hp, RWD). Ratings run from 8,800 lb to 13,300 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 9,700 lb or more.

Maximum towing
13,300 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
9,700 lb
median configuration
Payload
up to 2,260 lb
people, cargo and tongue weight

What can the Silverado tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (13,300 lb) and the lowest-rated (8,800 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.

Trailer	Weight	Best-equipped	Lowest-rated
Jet ski on a trailer	~1,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded	~1,500 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Teardrop camper	~1,800 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Pop-up camper	~3,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Bass boat and trailer	~3,500 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small travel trailer (20 ft)	~5,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Two-horse trailer, loaded	~7,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Mid-size travel trailer (28 ft)	~8,000 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Large travel trailer (35 ft)	~10,000 lb	Comfortable	Over the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every Silverado configuration

Silverado towing capacity by configuration

Trim	Body	Engine	Drive	Tows	Payload
LT	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	13,300 lb	2,040 lb
High Country	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	13,200 lb	1,930 lb
High Country	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	13,200 lb	1,990 lb
LT	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	13,200 lb	2,030 lb
LTZ	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	RWD	13,200 lb	2,000 lb
LTZ	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	13,200 lb	1,930 lb
LTZ	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	13,200 lb	1,990 lb
RST	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	13,200 lb	2,020 lb
RST	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	13,200 lb	2,030 lb
RST	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	13,200 lb	1,960 lb
LT	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	13,100 lb	1,950 lb
LT	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	13,000 lb	2,020 lb
LT	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	13,000 lb	2,030 lb
RST	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	13,000 lb	2,030 lb
LT	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	12,900 lb	1,960 lb
Work Truck	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,900 lb	2,260 lb
Custom	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,700 lb	2,040 lb
Work Truck	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,700 lb	2,040 lb
Custom	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,600 lb	2,030 lb
High Country	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	RWD	9,600 lb	2,000 lb
Work Truck	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,600 lb	2,030 lb
Work Truck	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,600 lb	2,120 lb
Work Truck	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,500 lb	1,950 lb
Custom	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,300 lb	2,030 lb
Custom	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,300 lb	2,020 lb
LT Trail Boss	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,300 lb	1,950 lb
Work Truck	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,300 lb	2,020 lb
Work Truck	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,300 lb	2,030 lb
Custom	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,200 lb	2,020 lb
LT Trail Boss	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,200 lb	1,900 lb
Work Truck	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,200 lb	1,960 lb
Work Truck	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,100 lb	2,250 lb
Custom Trail Boss	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,000 lb	1,950 lb
Custom Trail Boss	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,000 lb	1,900 lb
Work Truck	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	8,900 lb	2,140 lb
ZR2	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	3.0L I6 diesel 305 hp	4WD	8,800 lb	1,550 lb

2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.

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