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2025 Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity

Max tow rating

8,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
8,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,560 lb
Margin
1,700 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
118% of 5,530 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,560 lbRating: 8,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,560 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
8,200 lb
80% of the rating
6,560 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,560 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 lbSome, up to 6,560 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,560 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 8,200 lb: 2WD 4dr LS, $62,500.

2025 Chevrolet Suburban tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
2WD 4dr LS5.3L2WD8,200 lb2,070 lb7,600 lb5,530 lb$62,500
2WD 4dr LT5.3L2WD8,200 lb2,070 lb7,600 lb5,530 lb$65,500
2WD 4dr RST5.3L2WD8,200 lb2,070 lb7,600 lb5,530 lb$70,500
2WD 4dr Premier5.3L2WD8,200 lb2,070 lb7,600 lb5,530 lb$77,100
2WD 4dr High Country6.2L2WD8,100 lb2,070 lb7,600 lb5,530 lb$82,200
LS RWD5.3L 8cylRWD8,000 lb1,920 lb7,600 lb5,680 lb$62,000
LT RWD5.3L 8cylRWD8,000 lb1,920 lb7,600 lb5,680 lb$65,000
4WD 4dr LS5.3L4WD8,000 lb1,977 lb7,700 lb5,723 lb$65,500
4WD 4dr LT5.3L4WD8,000 lb1,977 lb7,700 lb5,723 lb$68,500
RST RWD5.3L 8cylRWD8,000 lb1,920 lb7,600 lb5,680 lb$70,000
Z71 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD8,000 lb1,759 lb7,700 lb5,684 lb to 5,873 lb$72,000
4WD 4dr Z715.3L4WD8,000 lb1,977 lb7,700 lb5,723 lb$72,500
4WD 4dr RST5.3L4WD8,000 lb1,977 lb7,700 lb5,723 lb$73,500
Premier RWD5.3L 8cylRWD8,000 lb1,920 lb7,600 lb5,680 lb$76,600
4WD 4dr Premier5.3L4WD8,000 lb1,977 lb7,700 lb5,723 lb$80,100
LS 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD8,000 lb1,759 lb7,439 lb5,680 lb$62,000 to $65,000
LT 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD8,000 lb1,759 lb7,439 lb5,680 lb$65,000 to $68,000
RST 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD8,000 lb1,759 lb7,439 lb5,680 lb$70,000 to $73,000
Premier 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD8,000 lb1,759 lb7,439 lb5,680 lb$76,600 to $79,600
High Country RWD6.2L 8cylRWD7,900 lbN/A7,600 lb5,474 lb to 6,051 lb$81,700
4WD 4dr High Country6.2L4WD7,900 lb1,977 lb7,700 lb5,723 lb$85,200
High Country 4WD6.2L 8cyl4WD7,900 lb1,612 lbN/A5,684 lb to 6,051 lb$81,700 to $84,700

Max rating by year

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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Expedition9,600 lbActive 4x2$62,400
Toyota Sequoia9,520 lbSR5 RWD$62,425
Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lb2WD 4dr LS$59,500
GMC Yukon8,400 lbElevation RWD$67,200
Chevrolet Suburban (this car)8,200 lb2WD 4dr LS$62,500
Mercedes-Benz GLE7,700 lb350 RWD$61,850
Audi SQ5 Sportback4,400 lbPremium AWD$61,800

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Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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