2020 Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,000lb
- Commercial 4WD, 5.3L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 6,300 lb.
- Top 12% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,400 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 110% of 5,808 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,400 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,400 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,400 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,000 lb: Commercial 4WD, $52,700.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,000 lb | 1,670 lb | 7,478 lb | 5,808 lb | $52,700 |
| 1500 Fleet RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,300 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | $49,700 |
| 1500 LS RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,300 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | $51,700 |
| 2WD 4dr LT | 5.3L | 2WD | 6,300 lb | 1,886 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,414 lb to 5,536 lb | $56,500 |
| 1500 LT RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,300 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | $56,500 |
| 2WD 4dr Premier | 5.3L | 2WD | 6,300 lb | 1,886 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,414 lb to 5,536 lb | $65,500 |
| 1500 Premier RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,300 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | $65,500 |
| 4WD 4dr LS | 5.3L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,847 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,653 lb to 5,776 lb | $54,700 |
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 2WD | 6,300 lb to 8,300 lb | 1,690 lb to 1,886 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,586 lb | $51,700 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb to 8,000 lb | 1,670 lb to 1,847 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,808 lb | $59,500 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb to 8,000 lb | 1,670 lb to 1,847 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,808 lb | $68,500 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2014: 9,600 lb to 8,100 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 8,100 lb to 8,000 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 8,000 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 8,300 lb to 8,000 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 8,000 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 8,300 lb to 8,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,200 lb | XL 4WD | $51,990 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lb | Commercial 4WD | $46,390 |
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | Denali RWD | $67,700 |
| Land Rover Defender | 8,201 lb | 110 SE AWD | $62,250 |
| Chevrolet Suburban (this car) | 8,000 lb | Commercial 4WD | $52,700 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 7,400 lb | SR5 RWD | $49,980 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3,500 lb | Long Range AWD | $49,990 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree