What can the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV tow?
Yes, up to
12,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 18 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 10,000 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Work Truck 4WD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,505 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Fifth wheel, 28-31 ft overall: 9,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 12,500 lb. 80% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 9,995 lb loaded. Rating 12,500 lb. 80% of the rating. Margin 2,505 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 10,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. The class table does not apply. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Work Truck 4WD.
Every trim
7 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 3 trims.
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Work Truck 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range LT 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Trail Boss 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range Work Truck 4WD | 10,500 lb | 95% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range RST 4WD | 10,500 lb | 95% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range Trail Boss 4WD | 10,200 lb | 98% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range RST 4WD | 10,000 lb | 100% | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD | 8,500 lb | 118% | No: rating |
| e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range LT 4WD | 8,500 lb | 118% | No: rating |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range LT 4WD | 7,000 lb | 143% | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Grand Design: trailer specs (2 pages)
- Weigh Safe: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
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