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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year

Every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model year from 2019 to 2025, broken out by engine. Peak rating is 13,300 lb with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8.

Towing capacity lookup

Pick your truck and engine for max towing, payload and GCWR.

Max towing
9,500lb
Double Cab 2WD, 3.42 axle, Max Trailering Package
Max payload
2,260lb
Highest payload offered this model year, not necessarily with this engine.
GCWR
15,000lb
Truck + trailer + everything in both, combined.
Horsepower
310hp
Torque
430lb-ft

Full breakdown: 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Max towing by year

YearMax towingWith engineMax payload
202513,300 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,260 lb
202413,300 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,260 lb
202313,300 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,260 lb
202213,300 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,260 lb
202113,300 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,280 lb
202013,300 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,280 lb
201912,200 lb6.2L EcoTec3 V82,500 lb

Generations and what changed

4th generation (T1XX) · 2019–2025

6x120mm bolt pattern, 66.9mm center bore, M14 x 1.5 lug studs.

The 2019 redesign changed the bolt pattern from 6x139.7mm to 6x120mm. Wheels from a 2018 or older Silverado 1500 will not bolt on.

3rd generation (K2XX) · 2014–2018

6x139.7mm bolt pattern, 78.1mm center bore, M14 x 1.5 lug studs.

2nd generation (GMT900) · 2007–2013

6x139.7mm bolt pattern, 78.1mm center bore, M14 x 1.5 lug studs.

Common questions

How much can a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?

Across 2019-2025, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tops out at 13,300 lb with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 in the 2025 model year, configured as Crew Cab 2WD, 3.23 axle, Max Trailering Package. Base engines in the same years are rated closer to 7,900 lb.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine tows the most?

The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 carries the highest rating at 13,300 lb. Engine choice matters less than configuration, though — a four-wheel-drive crew cab with the wrong axle ratio can give up several thousand pounds against the advertised maximum for the same engine.

What is the payload of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Maximum payload ranges from 2,260 to 2,500 lb depending on model year and configuration. The exact figure for your truck is on the yellow tire and loading label in the driver's door jamb.

Related

Check your door jamb. The figures here are the maximum ratings for a properly equipped truck in its best towing configuration. Your specific truck's cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio and options all lower it. The certification label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual are the authority for your vehicle. Source: Chevrolet 2025 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.