Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD tows up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, configurations for that year range from 14,500 lb to 20,000 lb.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

All figures in pounds, from the Chevrolet 2026 Silverado 3500 HD Max Conventional Trailering chart. Hitch: Chevrolet's 2026 conventional chart tops out at 20,000 lb for the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, on single rear wheels (GCWR 30,000 lb) and on dual rear wheels (GCWR 40,000 to 43,900 lb, the last with the Max Trailering Package). The gas 6.6L V8 reaches 18,700 lb on the Regular Cab 2WD dual-rear-wheel long bed. The chart gives no payload or GVWR. 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.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	GCWR	Note
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	40,000	dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	40,000	dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	40,000	dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	40,000	dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	43,500	dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	43,500	dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000	n/a	n/a	43,900	dual rear wheels; Max Trailering Package
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	18,700	n/a	n/a	26,000	dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	18,400	n/a	n/a	26,000	dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	18,300	n/a	n/a	26,000	dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	18,200	n/a	n/a	26,000	dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	18,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	17,800	n/a	n/a	26,000	dual rear wheels; Chevrolet prints 17,800/17,600, the 17,600 lb figure marked High Country
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	16,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	16,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	16,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	16,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	16,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	16,000	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	6.6L V8 Gas	14,500	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4	6.6L V8 Gas	14,500	n/a	n/a	26,000	single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	14,500	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	14,500	n/a	n/a	30,000	single rear wheels

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity by year

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD	20,000lb	14,500 to 20,000	n/a	n/a	29

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD tow?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD tows up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, configurations for that year range from 14,500 lb to 20,000 lb.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 20,000 lb (2026).

Where do I find my exact Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.