2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L TurboMax I4 towing capacity
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 2.7L TurboMax I4 tows up to 9,500 lb. That figure requires Double Cab 2WD, 3.42 axle, Max Trailering Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 9,500 lb puts roughly 1,140 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's best-case payload of 2,260 lb, that leaves about 1,120 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch.
Against the other 2023 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L TurboMax I4 | 9,500 lb | this page | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,300 lb | +1,800 lb | 355 hp / 383 lb-ft |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 13,300 lb | +3,800 lb | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 | 13,300 lb | +3,800 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
The 2.7L TurboMax I4 across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,500 lb | 15,000 lb | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| 2024 | 9,500 lb | 15,000 lb | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| 2023 | 9,500 lb | 15,000 lb | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
Source: Chevrolet 2023 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide.
Common questions
How much can a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 2.7L TurboMax I4 tow?
Up to 9,500 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 TurboMax I4 tow than the top 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine?
The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 is rated at 13,300 lb, which is 3,800 lb more than the 2.7L TurboMax I4's 9,500 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 TurboMax I4 need the tow package to reach 9,500 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 2023 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.