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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Chevrolet 2025 Trailering Guide (pages 26 to 27) with 2025 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart and GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 8,800 lb to 13,300 lb by cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 2,530 lb.

Max towing
13,300lb
Max payload
2,530lb
GVWR
6,700 to 7,300lb
Curb weight
n/a

Towing capacity by configuration

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity by configuration, lb
3,3256,6509,97513,300Regular Cab, 2WD, 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp: 9,100 lb, 126 in wheelbase; payload and GVWR are the GM Fleet maximums for this cab, bed and drivetrainRegular Cab, 2WD, 2.7L TurboM…9,100 lbRegular Cab, 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp: 9,900 lb, 140 in wheelbase; 2,530 lb payload requires the 5.3L V8Regular Cab, 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec…9,900 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 9,600 lb, 140 in wheelbase; payload requires 5.3L V8 with 10-speed automaticRegular Cab, 4x49,600 lbDouble Cab, 2WD, 2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp: 9,200 lb, 147 in wheelbase; payload and GVWR are cab, bed and drivetrain maximumsDouble Cab, 2WD, 2.7L TurboMa…9,200 lbDouble Cab, 2WD, Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel: 13,300 lb, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheelsDouble Cab, 2WD, Duramax 3.0L…13,300 lbDouble Cab, 4x4: 13,000 lb, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels; payload is the cab, bed and drivetrain maximumDouble Cab, 4x413,000 lbCrew Cab, 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp: 9,500 lb, 147 in wheelbase, no Max Trailering PackageCrew Cab, 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V…9,500 lbCrew Cab, 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp: 11,300 lb, Max Trailering PackageCrew Cab, 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V…11,300 lbCrew Cab, 2WD, Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel: 13,300 lb, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD, Duramax 3.0L I…13,300 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, 420 hp: 13,200 lb, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels; the 6.2L with Max Trailering Package is also the 2,090 lb payload configurationCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.2L EcoTec3 V…13,200 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel: 12,900 lb, 157 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, Duramax 3.0L I…12,900 lbZR2, Crew Cab, 4x4: 8,800 lb, ZR2; Duramax ZR2 is 8,700 lbZR2, Crew Cab, 4x48,800 lb

Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Regular Cab · Standard bed (6 ft 6 in) · 2WD2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp9,1002,2506,70014,000126 in wheelbase; payload and GVWR are the GM Fleet maximums for this cab, bed and drivetrain
Regular Cab · Long bed (8 ft) · 2WD5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp9,9002,5306,80015,000140 in wheelbase; 2,530 lb payload requires the 5.3L V8
Regular Cab · Long bed (8 ft) · 4x45.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp9,6002,3806,90015,000140 in wheelbase; payload requires 5.3L V8 with 10-speed automatic
Double Cab · Standard bed (6 ft 6 in) · 2WD2.7L TurboMax I4, 310 hp9,2002,1207,10014,500147 in wheelbase; payload and GVWR are cab, bed and drivetrain maximums
Double Cab · Standard bed (6 ft 6 in) · 2WDDuramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel13,300n/a7,10019,000Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed (6 ft 6 in) · 4x4Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel13,0002,0507,30019,000Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels; payload is the cab, bed and drivetrain maximum
Crew Cab · Short bed (5 ft 8 in) · 2WD5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp9,5002,1007,10015,000147 in wheelbase, no Max Trailering Package
Crew Cab · Short bed (5 ft 8 in) · 2WD5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 355 hp11,300n/a7,10016,800Max Trailering Package
Crew Cab · Short bed (5 ft 8 in) · 2WDDuramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel13,300n/a7,10019,000Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed (5 ft 8 in) · 4x46.2L EcoTec3 V8, 420 hp13,2002,0907,30019,100Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels; the 6.2L with Max Trailering Package is also the 2,090 lb payload configuration
Crew Cab · Standard bed (6 ft 6 in) · 4x4Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel12,9002,0307,30019,000157 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
ZR2 · Crew Cab · Short bed (5 ft 8 in) · 4x46.2L EcoTec3 V8, 420 hp8,800n/an/a15,000ZR2; Duramax ZR2 is 8,700 lb
All figures in pounds, from the Chevrolet 2025 Trailering Guide (pages 26 to 27) with 2025 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart and GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide. Hitch: The 13,300 lb maximum requires the Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel, 2WD Double Cab standard bed or Crew Cab short bed, the Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels (GCWR 19,000 lb); the 2,530 lb maximum payload is the Regular Cab 2WD long bed. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

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Worked example for the Crew Cab Short bed (5 ft 8 in) 4x4 with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, 420 hp: a trailer at its full 13,200 lb rating puts about 1,580 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 1,930 lb of its 2,090 lb payload is used, leaving 160 lb for cargo and gear.

Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: Chevrolet 2025 Trailering Guide (pages 26 to 27) with 2025 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart and GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?

Up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (ZR2, Crew Cab, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, 420 hp, 4x4) is rated at 8,800 lb, and the highest (Double Cab, Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel, 2WD) at 13,300 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Maximum payload is 2,530 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,700 to 7,300 lb across configurations.

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

The 13,300 lb maximum requires the Duramax 3.0L I-6 turbo diesel, 2WD Double Cab standard bed or Crew Cab short bed, the Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels (GCWR 19,000 lb); the 2,530 lb maximum payload is the Regular Cab 2WD long bed. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow a travel trailer?

A configuration rated at 13,300 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 10,600 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 2,530 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.