2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
13,300lb
- Limited RST Double Cab 4WD, 5.3L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Top 6% of 19 trucks (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 10,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 13,300 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 10,640 lb
- Margin
- 2,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- V, over 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 215% of 4,920 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
- 13,300 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 10,640 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 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 | 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 | Some, up to 10,640 lb |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 13,300 lb: Limited RST Double Cab 4WD, $45,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited RST Double Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 13,300 lb | 2,050 lb | 6,970 lb | 4,920 lb | $45,600 |
| LT Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 13,300 lb | 2,206 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,594 lb | $45,700 |
| RST Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L | 4WD | 13,300 lb | 2,020 lb to 2,183 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,868 lb | $49,900 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 13,200 lb | 2,189 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,611 lb | $48,100 |
| RST Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L 8cyl | RWD | 13,200 lb | 2,010 lb to 2,289 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,611 lb | $50,600 |
| RST Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L | 4WD | 13,200 lb | 2,274 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,826 lb | $53,900 |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 13,200 lb | 2,289 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,611 lb | $54,700 |
| Limited LT Double Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 13,000 lb | 2,050 lb | 6,970 lb | 4,920 lb | $42,900 |
| LT Double Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 13,000 lb | 2,020 lb | 6,960 lb | 4,940 lb | $47,800 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT | 2.7L | 4WD | 13,000 lb | 2,183 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,817 lb | $49,000 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 12,900 lb | 2,010 lb | 6,970 lb | 4,960 lb | $50,200 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT | 2.7L | 4WD | 12,900 lb | 2,174 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,826 lb | $51,400 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | 4WD | 12,900 lb | 2,117 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,883 lb | $51,700 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 2.7L | 4WD | 9,700 lb | 2,301 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,599 lb | $39,400 |
| Limited LT Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 1,990 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,630 lb to 5,010 lb | $52,500 |
| Limited LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 2,060 lb | 7,070 lb | 4,630 lb to 5,010 lb | $53,500 |
| Limited High Country Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,600 lb | 2,060 lb | 7,070 lb | 4,630 lb to 5,010 lb | $58,200 |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 9,500 lb | 2,206 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,594 lb | $37,900 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 9,500 lb | 2,030 lb to 2,189 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,674 lb | $40,300 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L | 4WD | 9,500 lb | 2,174 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,826 lb | $43,600 |
| Limited LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,500 lb | 2,010 lb | 7,090 lb | 4,630 lb to 5,080 lb | $52,800 |
| Limited LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,500 lb | 2,010 lb | 7,090 lb | 4,630 lb to 5,080 lb | $53,800 |
| Limited High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 7,080 lb | 4,630 lb to 5,080 lb | $58,500 |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 9,500 lb | 2,289 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,611 lb | $59,800 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | 4WD | 9,400 lb | 2,117 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,883 lb | $43,900 |
| Limited Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,300 lb | 2,050 lb | 6,970 lb | 4,920 lb | $37,600 |
| Custom Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 9,200 lb | 2,206 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,594 lb | $41,600 |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 9,200 lb | 2,189 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,611 lb | $43,900 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,200 lb | 1,950 lb to 2,117 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,883 lb | $49,800 |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,200 lb | 1,950 lb to 2,117 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,883 lb | $55,600 |
| Limited Custom Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 2,050 lb | 6,970 lb | 4,920 lb | $40,900 |
| Custom Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 2,020 lb to 2,183 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,868 lb | $44,900 |
| Custom Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 2,010 lb to 2,174 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,868 lb | $47,300 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 2.7L | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 2,183 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,817 lb | $47,800 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 2.7L | 4WD | 9,000 lb | 2,174 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,826 lb | $50,200 |
| Work Truck Regular Cab 4WD | 2.7L | 4WD | 8,900 lb | 2,293 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,507 lb to 4,868 lb | $39,200 |
| Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 8,900 lb | 1,950 lb to 2,117 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,883 lb | $47,600 |
| Limited Regular Cab Work Truck 8 ft 2WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 2WD | 7,900 lb | 2,250 lb | 6,740 lb | 4,490 lb | N/A |
| Limited Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 7,700 lb | 2,040 lb | 6,760 lb | 4,720 lb | $36,700 |
| Limited Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 7,600 lb | 1,960 lb | 6,760 lb | 4,409 lb to 4,800 lb | $37,000 |
| Limited Custom Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb | 2,020 lb | 6,960 lb | 4,940 lb | $43,300 |
| Limited Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb | 2,020 lb | 6,960 lb | 4,940 lb | $45,200 |
| Limited Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,400 lb | 1,970 lb | 6,960 lb | 4,630 lb to 4,990 lb | $43,600 |
| Limited Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,400 lb | 1,970 lb | 6,960 lb | 4,630 lb to 4,990 lb | $45,500 |
| Limited LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.3L 8cyl | RWD | 6,800 lb | 1,990 lb | 6,770 lb | 4,409 lb to 4,780 lb | $44,000 |
| Limited RST Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L 8cyl | RWD | 6,800 lb | 2,060 lb | 6,770 lb | 4,710 lb | $46,300 |
| Limited LT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 6,600 lb | 2,050 lb | 7,010 lb | 4,960 lb | $45,300 |
| Limited RST Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 6,600 lb | 2,000 lb | 6,970 lb | 4,630 lb to 4,970 lb | $49,900 |
| Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 7,900 lb to 9,100 lb | 2,250 lb to 2,412 lb | 6,700 lb | 4,400 lb | $34,600 |
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 2.7L 4cyl | 2WD | 7,900 lb to 9,900 lb | 2,250 lb to 2,443 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,520 lb | $34,800 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 9,200 lb to 9,400 lb | 1,950 lb to 2,116 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,684 lb | $40,600 |
| Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,300 lb to 9,500 lb | 2,020 lb to 2,183 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,868 lb | $41,200 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 11,000 lb to 11,100 lb | 1,950 lb to 2,116 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,684 lb | $48,400 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,100 lb to 9,200 lb | 2,010 lb to 2,174 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,868 lb | $49,500 |
| RST Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 12,900 lb to 13,100 lb | 1,940 lb to 2,217 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,883 lb | $54,200 |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 9,100 lb to 9,200 lb | 2,010 lb to 2,174 lb | 7,000 lb | 4,868 lb | $55,300 |
| LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 12,900 lb to 13,200 lb | 2,060 lb to 2,274 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,826 lb | $58,000 |
| LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 12,900 lb to 13,100 lb | 1,940 lb to 2,217 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,883 lb | $58,300 |
| High Country Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 12,900 lb to 13,200 lb | 2,060 lb to 2,274 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,826 lb | $63,300 |
| High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 12,900 lb to 13,100 lb | 1,940 lb to 2,217 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,883 lb | $63,600 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,900 lb to 9,100 lb | 1,880 lb to 2,274 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,826 lb | $68,400 |
No rating listed: 15 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 10,600 lb to 10,700 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 10,700 lb to 12,000 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 12,000 lb to 11,900 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 11,900 lb to 12,000 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 12,000 lb to 11,600 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 11,600 lb to 12,000 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 12,000 lb to 11,900 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 11,900 lb to 13,300 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (this car) | 13,300 lb | Limited RST Double Cab 4WD | $45,600 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,200 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $46,660 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $41,455 |
| Ford F-150 | 11,200 lb | Limited SuperCrew RWD | $77,625 |
| RAM 1500 | 10,650 lb | Classic Regular Cab SLT 8 ft 2WD | N/A |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $30,035 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $32,085 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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