2020 Chevrolet Tahoe towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,400lb
- Commercial 4WD, 5.3L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 6,600 lb.
- Top 5% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,400 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,720 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 120% of 5,602 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,400 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,720 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 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 6,720 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,720 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 8,400 lb: Commercial 4WD, $46,390.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,400 lb | 1,670 lb | 7,272 lb | 5,602 lb | $46,390 |
| Police RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,600 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,220 lb | $43,000 |
| Fleet RWD | N/A | RWD | 6,600 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,220 lb | $46,800 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,880 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,220 lb | $53,800 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,880 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,220 lb | $62,700 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,844 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,456 lb | $52,000 |
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 2WD | 6,600 lb to 8,600 lb | 1,720 lb to 1,880 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,309 lb | $49,000 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb to 8,400 lb | 1,670 lb to 1,844 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,545 lb | $56,800 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb to 8,400 lb | 1,670 lb to 1,844 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,545 lb | $65,700 |
No rating listed: 3 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 8,500 lb to 8,200 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 8,200 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 8,300 lb to 8,400 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 8,400 lb to 8,600 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 8,600 lb to 8,400 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 8,400 lb to 8,200 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 8,200 lb to 8,400 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 8,400 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 (this car) | 8,400 lb | Commercial 4WD | $46,390 |
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | Denali RWD | $67,700 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 8,300 lb | 2WD | $75,195 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,000 lb | Commercial 4WD | $52,700 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 7,400 lb | SR5 RWD | $49,980 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT Cloth FWD | $35,400 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree