2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 towing capacity
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 tows up to 13,300 lb. 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 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's best-case payload of 2,260 lb, that leaves about 664 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 2023 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 | 13,300 lb | this page | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2.7L TurboMax I4 | 9,500 lb | −3,800 lb | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,300 lb | −2,000 lb | 355 hp / 383 lb-ft |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 13,300 lb | same | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft |
The 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 305 hp / 495 lb-ft |
| 2024 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 305 hp / 495 lb-ft |
| 2023 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2022 | 13,300 lb | 19,000 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2021 | 9,500 lb | 15,000 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
| 2020 | 9,500 lb | 15,000 lb | 277 hp / 460 lb-ft |
Source: Chevrolet 2023 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide.
Common questions
How much can a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 tow?
Up to 13,300 lb, configured as Crew Cab 2WD, 3.23 axle, Max Trailering Package. The engine makes 277 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.
How much less does the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 tow than the top 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine?
The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 is rated at 13,300 lb, which is 0 lb more than the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6's 13,300 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 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 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 2023 Silverado 1500 Trailering Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.