2026 Chevrolet Tahoe towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,200lb
- Police RWD.
- Base trim: 8,200 lb.
- Top 9% of 147 SUVs (2026).
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 5,509 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
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
| 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 | Some, up to 6,560 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,560 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,200 lb: Police RWD, $54,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police RWD | N/A | RWD | 8,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | $54,500 |
| Police 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 8,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | $57,500 |
| Special Service 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 8,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | $57,600 |
| LS RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 8,200 lb | 2,017 lb | 7,400 lb | 5,509 lb | $60,700 |
| Fleet 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 8,200 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | $61,400 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 8,200 lb | 2,017 lb | 7,400 lb | 5,509 lb | $63,700 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 1,746 lb to 2,020 lb | 7,400 lb to 7,600 lb | 5,509 lb | $63,700 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 1,746 lb to 2,020 lb | 7,400 lb to 7,600 lb | 5,509 lb | $66,700 |
| RST RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 8,200 lb | 2,017 lb | 7,400 lb | 5,509 lb | $68,700 |
| RST 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 1,746 lb to 2,020 lb | 7,400 lb to 7,600 lb | 5,509 lb | $71,700 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 8,200 lb | 2,017 lb | 7,400 lb | 5,509 lb | $75,600 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 1,746 lb to 2,020 lb | 7,400 lb to 7,600 lb | 5,509 lb | $78,600 |
| High Country RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 8,200 lb | 2,017 lb | 7,400 lb | 5,383 lb | $80,700 |
| Z71 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,600 lb to 8,200 lb | 1,746 lb to 2,020 lb | 7,600 lb | 5,580 lb | $70,700 |
| High Country 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,000 lb to 8,200 lb | 1,616 lb to 2,020 lb | 7,400 lb to 7,600 lb | 5,580 lb | $83,700 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 8,500 lb to 8,200 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 8,200 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 8,300 lb to 8,400 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 8,400 lb to 8,600 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 8,600 lb to 8,400 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 8,400 lb to 8,200 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 8,200 lb to 8,400 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 8,400 lb to 8,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,700 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $65,725 |
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | Elevation RWD | $69,600 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe (this car) | 8,200 lb | Police RWD | $54,500 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,200 lb | LS RWD | $63,700 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 8,100 lb | RWD | $91,100 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT FWD | $40,800 |
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 this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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