2025 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: Curb weight not listed

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, $46,500.

2025 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	4,739 lb	10,950 lb	6,211 lb to 6,887 lb	$46,500
2WD Double Cab 162" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,632 lb	11,300 lb	6,338 lb to 6,887 lb	$48,400
4WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,714 lb	11,300 lb	6,586 lb	$49,300
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,562 lb	11,200 lb	6,338 lb to 6,887 lb	$50,000
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,568 lb	11,350 lb	6,782 lb	$50,200
2WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,739 lb	10,950 lb	6,211 lb to 6,887 lb	$50,300
4WD Double Cab 162" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,623 lb	11,600 lb	6,977 lb	$51,200
2WD Double Cab 162" LT	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,632 lb	11,300 lb	6,338 lb to 6,887 lb	$52,500
Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,590 lb	11,550 lb	6,636 lb to 7,172 lb	$52,800
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,640 lb	11,700 lb	7,060 lb	$53,000
4WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,714 lb	11,300 lb	6,586 lb	$53,100
LT Crew Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,562 lb	11,200 lb	6,338 lb to 6,887 lb	$54,100
LT Crew Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,568 lb	11,350 lb	6,782 lb	$54,300
4WD Double Cab 162" LT	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,623 lb	11,600 lb	6,977 lb	$55,300
LT Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,590 lb	11,550 lb	6,636 lb to 7,172 lb	$56,900
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,640 lb	11,700 lb	7,060 lb	$57,100
LTZ Crew Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,562 lb	11,200 lb	6,338 lb to 6,887 lb	$61,000
LTZ Crew Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	20,000 lb	4,568 lb	11,350 lb	6,782 lb	$61,200
LTZ Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,590 lb	11,550 lb	6,636 lb to 7,172 lb	$63,800
LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,640 lb	11,700 lb	7,060 lb	$64,000
High Country Crew Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,590 lb	11,550 lb	6,636 lb to 7,172 lb	$74,200
High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,640 lb	11,700 lb	7,060 lb	$74,400

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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