What can the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?
Yes, up to
13,300 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 18 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 10,640 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- RST Double Cab 4WD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 3,255 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Toy hauler travel trailer (Seismic TT): 10,045 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 13,300 lb. 76% used.
- Tongue weight
- 1,256 lb
- Payload
- 1,556 lb of 2,132 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 10,045 lb loaded. Rating 13,300 lb. 76% of the rating. Margin 3,255 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 10,640 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 1,256 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,556 lb. Payload 2,132 lb. Left 576 lb. Payload is GVWR minus curb weight. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class V, over 10,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: RST Double Cab 4WD.
Every trim
Yes: 10 trims. No: 15 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RST Double Cab 4WD | 13,300 lb | 76% | 2,132 lb | 576 lb | Yes |
| RST Crew Cab 4WD | 13,200 lb | 76% | 2,174 lb | 618 lb | Yes |
| LT Double Cab 4WD | 13,000 lb | 77% | 2,030 lb | 474 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 12,900 lb | 78% | 2,020 lb | 464 lb | Yes |
| LT Double Cab RWD | 11,300 lb | 89% | 2,206 lb | 650 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 11,300 lb | 89% | 2,189 lb | 633 lb | Yes |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD | 11,300 lb | 89% | 2,289 lb | 733 lb | Yes |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT | 11,000 lb | 91% | 2,183 lb | 627 lb | Yes |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT | 11,000 lb | 91% | 2,174 lb | 618 lb | Yes |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 11,000 lb | 91% | 2,117 lb | 561 lb | Yes |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD | 9,700 lb | 104% | 2,206 lb | 650 lb | No: rating |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 9,700 lb | 104% | 2,301 lb | 745 lb | No: rating |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD | 9,500 lb | 106% | 2,289 lb | 733 lb | No: rating |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 9,400 lb | 107% | 2,174 lb | 618 lb | No: rating |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 9,400 lb | 107% | 2,117 lb | 561 lb | No: rating |
| Custom Double Cab RWD | 9,200 lb | 109% | 2,206 lb | 650 lb | No: rating |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD | 9,200 lb | 109% | 2,189 lb | 633 lb | No: rating |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 9,200 lb | 109% | 2,117 lb | 561 lb | No: rating |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 9,200 lb | 109% | 2,117 lb | 561 lb | No: rating |
| 2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck | 9,100 lb | 110% | 2,300 lb | 744 lb | No: rating |
| Custom Double Cab 4WD | 9,000 lb | 112% | 2,132 lb | 576 lb | No: rating |
| Custom Crew Cab 4WD | 9,000 lb | 112% | 2,132 lb | 576 lb | No: rating |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 9,000 lb | 112% | 2,183 lb | 627 lb | No: rating |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 9,000 lb | 112% | 2,174 lb | 618 lb | No: rating |
| 4WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck | 8,900 lb | 113% | 2,293 lb | 737 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. This weight was not confirmed on the maker page. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ