2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 towing capacity
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 tows up to 9,600 lb. That figure requires Double Cab 2WD, 3.42 axle, Max Trailering Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 9,600 lb puts roughly 1,152 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's best-case payload of 2,260 lb, that leaves about 1,108 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch.
Against the other 2022 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 | 9,600 lb | this page | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,500 lb | +1,900 lb | 355 hp / 383 lb-ft |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 13,300 lb | +3,700 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 | 13,300 lb | +3,700 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
Common questions
How much can a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 tow?
Up to 9,600 lb, configured as Double Cab 2WD, 3.42 axle, Max Trailering Package. The engine makes 310 hp and 430 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 15,000 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.
How much less does the 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 tow than the top 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine?
The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 is rated at 13,300 lb, which is 3,700 lb more than the 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4's 9,600 lb. Whether that gap matters depends on payload — tongue weight, not towing capacity, is what most half-ton owners actually run out of first.
Does the 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 need the tow package to reach 9,600 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes Double Cab 2WD, 3.42 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.
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 2022 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.