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2026 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
231% of 4,594 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 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: LT Double Cab RWD, $47,900.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LT Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,300 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,594 lb$47,900
LT Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,200 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,611 lb$50,400
RST Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,200 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,611 lb$51,400
Crew Cab RST 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD13,200 lb1,960 lb to 2,174 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,751 lb$54,700
RST Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD13,200 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$55,000
LTZ Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD13,200 lb2,289 lb6,900 lb4,860 lb$58,100
Crew Cab LTZ 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD13,200 lb1,930 lb to 2,274 lb6,900 lb to 7,100 lb4,860 lb$61,400
LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD13,200 lb2,217 lb7,100 lb4,883 lb$61,700
Crew Cab High Country 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD13,200 lb1,930 lb to 2,274 lb6,900 lb to 7,100 lb4,860 lb$66,500
High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD13,200 lb2,217 lb7,100 lb4,883 lb$66,800
LT Crew Cab LB RWD2.7LRWD13,100 lb2,116 lb6,800 lb4,684 lb$50,700
Double Cab RST 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD13,000 lb2,030 lb to 2,183 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$52,200
Double Cab LT 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD13,000 lb2,030 lb6,970 lb4,940 lb$47,900 to $48,500
4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT2.7L4WD13,000 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$53,700 to $54,000
4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT2.7L4WD13,000 lb2,183 lb7,000 lb4,817 lb$51,200 to $51,500
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD12,900 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$54,000
Crew Cab LT 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD12,900 lb1,960 lb6,660 lb4,700 lb$50,400 to $51,000
2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck2.7L2WD9,900 lb2,443 lb6,800 lb4,357 lb$37,100
Work Truck Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,700 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,594 lb$40,200
4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck2.7L4WD9,600 lb2,301 lb6,900 lb4,599 lb$41,700
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,600 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,611 lb$42,700
High Country Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,600 lb2,289 lb6,900 lb4,860 lb$63,000
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD2.7LRWD9,500 lb2,116 lb6,800 lb4,684 lb$43,000
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,400 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$46,300
Custom Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,300 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,594 lb$42,400
Double Cab Work Truck 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,300 lb2,030 lb to 2,183 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,868 lb$43,500
Custom Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,300 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,611 lb$44,800
Crew Cab Custom Trail Boss 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,300 lb1,960 lb to 2,174 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$52,900
Crew Cab LT Trail Boss 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,300 lb1,960 lb to 2,174 lb7,000 lb4,868 lb$59,700 to $61,295
Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,200 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$53,200
LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,200 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$60,000 to $61,595
Work Truck Regular Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,100 lb2,412 lb6,700 lb4,410 lb$36,900
Double Cab Custom 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,000 lb2,030 lb to 2,183 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,868 lb$45,700
Crew Cab Custom 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,000 lb1,960 lb to 2,174 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,751 lb$48,200
Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,000 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$48,500
4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL2.7L4WD9,000 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$51,000 to $51,300
4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL2.7L4WD9,000 lb2,183 lb7,000 lb4,817 lb$48,500 to $48,800
Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD8,900 lb to 9,600 lb2,120 lb to 2,293 lb6,700 lb to 6,800 lb4,750 lb$41,500
Crew Cab Work Truck 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,200 lb to 9,600 lb1,960 lb to 2,174 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,751 lb$46,000
Crew Cab ZR2 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD8,800 lb to 9,100 lb1,550 lb to 2,474 lb7,300 lb4,826 lb$71,800

No rating listed: 1 trim.

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15013,500 lbKing Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD$69,930
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (this car)13,300 lbLT Double Cab RWD$47,900
GMC Sierra 150013,300 lbElevation Double Cab RWD$50,500
Toyota Tundra11,450 lbI Force Max Crewmax Limited$58,560
RAM 150011,140 lbCrew Cab Rebel 4WD$65,445
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab WT$32,400
Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbSR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD$36,635

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What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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