2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity

Max tow rating

20,000lb

2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck, 6.6L.
Base trim: 20,000 lb.

Trailer check

Yes. 16,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 20,000 lb
80% rule: Up to 16,000 lb
Margin: 4,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed: V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight: 253% of 6,329 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 16,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating: 20,000 lb
80% of the rating: 16,000 lb
Hitch class at max: V, over 10,000 lb

What it can pull at 16,000 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	Yes
Car on a car hauler	5,500 to 7,500 lb	Yes
Large travel trailer	7,500 to 10,000 lb	Yes
Fifth wheel	10,000 to 16,000 lb	Yes

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 20,000 lb: 2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck, $36,500.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,421 lb	10,750 lb	6,329 lb	$36,500
2WD Double Cab 162" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,314 lb	11,100 lb	6,786 lb	$39,100
4WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,474 lb	11,100 lb	6,626 lb	$39,300
2WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,421 lb	10,750 lb	6,329 lb	$40,600
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,544 lb	11,000 lb	6,456 lb	$40,700
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,273 lb	11,150 lb	6,877 lb	$40,900
4WD Double Cab 162" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,331 lb	11,400 lb	7,069 lb	$41,900
2WD Double Cab 162" LT	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,314 lb	11,100 lb	6,786 lb	$42,800
4WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,474 lb	11,100 lb	6,626 lb	$43,400
Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,593 lb	11,350 lb	6,757 lb	$43,500
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,338 lb	11,500 lb	7,162 lb	$43,700
LT Crew Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,544 lb	11,000 lb	6,456 lb	$44,400
LT Crew Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,273 lb	11,150 lb	6,877 lb	$44,600
4WD Double Cab 162" LT	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,331 lb	11,400 lb	7,069 lb	$45,600
LT Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,593 lb	11,350 lb	6,757 lb	$47,200
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,338 lb	11,500 lb	7,162 lb	$47,400
LTZ Crew Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,544 lb	11,000 lb	6,456 lb	$52,500
LTZ Crew Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,273 lb	11,150 lb	6,877 lb	$52,700
LTZ Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,593 lb	11,350 lb	6,757 lb	$55,300
LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,338 lb	11,500 lb	7,162 lb	$55,500
High Country Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,593 lb	11,350 lb	6,757 lb	$64,300
High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,338 lb	11,500 lb	7,162 lb	$64,500

No rating listed: 23 trims.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2017 to 2026. Pounds.

Changed in 2020: 23,300 lb to 20,000 lb.

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 can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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