Can the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 42% of the 11,900 lb rating.
- 6,900 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 4,815 lb. Rated to pull 2.5 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | RST Crew Cab 4WD |
| Tow rating | 11,900 lb |
| Curb weight | 4,815 lb |
| Horsepower | 310 hp |
| Torque | 348 lb-ft |
| Drive | 4WD |
| MSRP | $47,200 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 42% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 2.5 |
Max tow rating: highest of 13 trucks (2021).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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