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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

13,300lb

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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
218% of 4,868 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 10,640 lbRating: 13,300 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 10,640 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
13,300 lb
80% of the rating
10,640 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 10,640 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbYes
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbYes
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbYes
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbSome, up to 10,640 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 13,300 lb: RST Double Cab 4WD, $52,300.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
RST Double Cab 4WD2.7L4WD13,300 lb2,030 lb to 2,183 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$52,300
RST Crew Cab 4WD2.7L4WD13,200 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$54,700
LT Double Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD13,000 lb2,030 lb6,970 lb4,940 lb$50,100
LT Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD12,900 lb2,020 lb6,970 lb4,950 lb$52,500
LT Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,594 lb$48,000
LT Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,611 lb$50,400
LTZ Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD11,300 lb2,289 lb6,900 lb4,611 lb$57,200
4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT2.7L4WD11,000 lb2,183 lb7,000 lb4,817 lb$51,300
4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT2.7L4WD11,000 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$53,700
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD11,000 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$54,000
Work Truck Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,700 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,594 lb$39,600
4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck2.7L4WD9,700 lb2,301 lb6,900 lb4,599 lb$41,100
High Country Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,500 lb2,289 lb6,900 lb4,611 lb$62,100
Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD2.7L4WD9,400 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$45,300
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,400 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$45,600
Custom Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,200 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,594 lb$43,600
Custom Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,200 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,611 lb$45,900
Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,200 lb1,960 lb to 2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$52,100
LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,200 lb1,960 lb to 2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$58,300
2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck2.7L 4cyl2WD9,100 lb2,270 lb to 2,412 lb6,700 lb4,400 lb$36,300
Custom Double Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,000 lb2,030 lb to 2,183 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$46,900
Custom Crew Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,000 lb2,020 lb to 2,174 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$49,300
4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL2.7L4WD9,000 lb2,183 lb7,000 lb4,817 lb$50,100
4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL2.7L4WD9,000 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$52,500
4WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck2.7L4WD8,900 lb2,293 lb6,800 lb4,507 lb to 4,868 lb$40,900
2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck2.7L 4cyl2WD9,800 lb to 9,900 lb2,240 lb to 2,443 lb6,800 lb4,520 lb$36,500
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD2.7L 4cylRWD9,500 lb to 9,700 lb2,030 lb to 2,189 lb6,800 lb4,674 lb$42,000
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD2.7L 4cylRWD9,400 lb to 9,600 lb1,960 lb to 2,116 lb6,800 lb4,684 lb$42,300
Work Truck Double Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,300 lb to 9,400 lb2,030 lb to 2,183 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$42,900
Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD8,900 lb to 9,000 lb1,960 lb to 2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$49,600
LT Crew Cab LB RWD2.7LRWD11,100 lb to 11,200 lb1,960 lb to 2,116 lb6,800 lb4,684 lb$50,700
RST Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb to 13,200 lb2,030 lb to 2,189 lb6,800 lb4,674 lb$51,400
Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,200 lb to 9,300 lb2,020 lb to 2,174 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$51,800
RST Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD12,900 lb to 13,200 lb1,960 lb to 2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$55,000
LT Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,200 lb to 9,300 lb2,020 lb to 2,174 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$58,000
LTZ Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD12,900 lb to 13,200 lb1,990 lb to 2,274 lb7,100 lb4,826 lb$60,500
LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD12,900 lb to 13,200 lb1,940 lb to 2,217 lb7,100 lb4,883 lb$60,800
High Country Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD12,900 lb to 13,200 lb1,990 lb to 2,274 lb7,100 lb4,826 lb$65,600
High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD12,900 lb to 13,200 lb1,940 lb to 2,217 lb7,100 lb4,883 lb$65,900
ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD6.2L 8cyl4WD8,800 lb to 9,100 lb1,820 lb to 2,274 lb7,100 lb4,826 lb$71,500

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (this car)13,300 lbRST Double Cab 4WD$52,300
GMC Sierra 150013,200 lbSLE Double Cab RWD$50,200
Toyota Tundra12,000 lbSR5 Double Cab RWD$44,470
RAM 150011,340 lbCrew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WDN/A
Ford F-15010,000 lbTremor SuperCrew 4WD$61,330
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lbTrail Boss Crew Cab 4WD$37,000
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$33,835

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Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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