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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity

Max tow rating

20,000lb

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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
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 16,000 lbRating: 20,000 lb
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
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 lbYes

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 20,000 lb: Work Truck Crew Cab RWD, $50,600.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,562 lb11,200 lb6,338 lb to 6,887 lb$50,600
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,568 lb11,350 lb6,782 lb$50,800
Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,590 lb11,550 lb6,636 lb to 7,172 lb$53,400
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,640 lb11,700 lb7,060 lb$53,600
LT Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,590 lb11,550 lb6,636 lb to 7,172 lb$57,600
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,640 lb11,700 lb7,060 lb$57,800
LTZ Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,590 lb11,550 lb6,636 lb to 7,172 lb$64,500
LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,640 lb11,700 lb7,060 lb$64,700
High Country Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,590 lb11,550 lb6,636 lb to 7,172 lb$74,900
High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,640 lb11,700 lb7,060 lb$75,100
2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck6.6L2WD20,000 lb4,739 lb10,950 lb6,211 lb to 6,887 lb$47,100 to $47,400
2WD Double Cab 162" Work Truck6.6L2WD20,000 lb4,631 lb11,300 lb6,338 lb to 6,887 lb$49,000 to $49,300
4WD Reg Cab 142" LT6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,714 lb11,300 lb6,586 lb$53,800 to $54,100
4WD Double Cab 162" LT6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,623 lb11,600 lb6,977 lb$56,000 to $56,300
4WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,714 lb11,300 lb6,586 lb$49,900 to $50,200
4WD Double Cab 162" Work Truck6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,623 lb11,600 lb6,977 lb$51,800 to $52,100

No rating listed: 17 trims.

Max rating by year

05,00010,00015,00020,00025,00020172021202320252026
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 this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked