2021 Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,300lb
- Commercial 2WD, 5.3L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 8,300 lb.
- Top 5% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,300 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,640 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,300 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,640 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 6,640 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,640 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 8,300 lb: Commercial 2WD, $51,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 2WD | 8,300 lb | 1,750 lb | 7,366 lb | 5,474 lb to 5,616 lb | $51,000 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 7,800 lb | 2,025 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,475 lb | $57,000 |
| RST RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 7,800 lb | 2,025 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,475 lb | $60,100 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 7,800 lb | 2,025 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,475 lb | $65,500 |
| Fleet 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 7,600 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,683 lb | $54,000 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 2,017 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,683 lb | $55,300 |
| High Country RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 2,025 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,475 lb | $72,400 |
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 2WD | 7,800 lb to 8,300 lb | 1,750 lb to 2,025 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,475 lb | $52,300 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb to 8,100 lb | 1,759 lb to 2,017 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,683 lb | $60,000 |
| Z71 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb to 8,100 lb | 1,759 lb to 2,017 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,683 lb | $62,200 |
| RST 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb to 8,100 lb | 1,759 lb to 2,017 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,683 lb | $63,100 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb to 8,100 lb | 1,759 lb to 2,017 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,683 lb | $68,500 |
| High Country 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,400 lb to 7,900 lb | 1,612 lb to 2,017 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,683 lb | $75,400 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,600 lb | Commercial 2WD | $47,900 |
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | SLE RWD | $51,000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban (this car) | 8,300 lb | Commercial 2WD | $51,000 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 6,700 lb | Standard RWD | $51,570 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $55,410 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 5,000 lb | Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | N/A |
| BMW X4 | 4,400 lb | xDrive30i AWD | $51,600 |
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.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree