2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 towing capacity
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 tows up to 13,300 lb — the highest rating offered that model year. That figure requires Crew Cab 2WD, 3.23 axle, Max Trailering Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 13,300 lb puts roughly 1,596 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's best-case payload of 2,280 lb, that leaves about 684 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch — which is why this engine will run out of payload before it runs out of towing capacity.
Against the other 2020 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 13,300 lb | this page | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 | 7,900 lb | −5,400 lb | 285 hp / 305 lb-ft |
| 2.7L Turbo I4 | 9,600 lb | −3,700 lb | 310 hp / 348 lb-ft |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,600 lb | −1,700 lb | 355 hp / 383 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 | 9,500 lb | −3,800 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2024 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2023 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2022 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2021 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2020 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2019 | 12,200 lb | 17,900 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
Source: Chevrolet 2020 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide.
Common questions
How much can a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 tow?
Up to 13,300 lb, configured as Crew Cab 2WD, 3.23 axle, Max Trailering Package. The engine makes 420 hp and 460 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 19,000 lb. Your own truck's rating depends on its cab, bed, drivetrain and axle ratio, and is printed on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Is the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 the best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine for towing?
For the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, yes — at 13,300 lb it carries the highest rating of any engine offered that year. The next closest is the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8. Configuration still matters more than most buyers expect: the wrong axle ratio or a heavier cab gives back more capacity than the gap between two engines.
Does the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 need the tow package to reach 13,300 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes Crew Cab 2WD, 3.23 axle, Max Trailering Package. Without the factory tow package — the upgraded receiver, wiring, cooling and in most cases a specific axle ratio — the same engine is rated substantially lower.
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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 2020 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.