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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-26 · Source: Chevrolet 2026 Silverado 3500 HD Max Conventional Trailering chart

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD tows up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 14,500 lb to 20,000 lb by trim, cab, engine and tow package.Chevrolet does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.

Max towing
20,000lb
Max payload
n/a
GVWR
n/a
Curb weight
n/a

Towing capacity by configuration

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD towing capacity by configuration, lb
5,00010,00015,00020,000Crew Cab, 2WD: 16,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD16,000 lbCrew Cab, 2WD: 16,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD16,000 lbCrew Cab, 2WD: 18,200 lb, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD18,200 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 16,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x416,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 16,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x416,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 17,800 lb, dual rear wheels; Chevrolet prints 17,800/17,600, the 17,600 lb figure marked High CountryCrew Cab, 4x417,800 lbDouble Cab, 2WD: 16,000 lb, single rear wheelsDouble Cab, 2WD16,000 lbDouble Cab, 2WD: 18,300 lb, dual rear wheelsDouble Cab, 2WD18,300 lbDouble Cab, 4x4: 16,000 lb, single rear wheelsDouble Cab, 4x416,000 lbDouble Cab, 4x4: 18,000 lb, dual rear wheelsDouble Cab, 4x418,000 lbRegular Cab, 2WD: 14,500 lb, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 2WD14,500 lbRegular Cab, 2WD: 18,700 lb, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 2WD18,700 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 14,500 lb, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x414,500 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 18,400 lb, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x418,400 lbCrew Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD20,000 lbCrew Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD20,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 20,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x420,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 20,000 lb, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x420,000 lbDouble Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, single rear wheelsDouble Cab, 2WD20,000 lbDouble Cab, 4x4: 20,000 lb, single rear wheelsDouble Cab, 4x420,000 lbRegular Cab, 2WD: 14,500 lb, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 2WD14,500 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 14,500 lb, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x414,500 lbCrew Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 2WD20,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x420,000 lbDouble Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheelsDouble Cab, 2WD20,000 lbDouble Cab, 4x4: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheelsDouble Cab, 4x420,000 lbRegular Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 2WD20,000 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x420,000 lbRegular Cab, 2WD: 20,000 lb, dual rear wheels; Max Trailering PackageRegular Cab, 2WD20,000 lb

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

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas18,200n/an/a26,000dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas17,800n/an/a26,000dual rear wheels; Chevrolet prints 17,800/17,600, the 17,600 lb figure marked High Country
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas18,300n/an/a26,000dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas18,000n/an/a26,000dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas18,700n/an/a26,000dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a26,000single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas18,400n/an/a26,000dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a30,000single rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a40,000dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a40,000dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a40,000dual rear wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a40,000dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a43,500dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a43,500dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a43,900dual rear wheels; Max Trailering Package
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.

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How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

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

Source: Chevrolet 2026 Silverado 3500 HD Max Conventional Trailering chart. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD tow?

Up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Regular Cab, 6.6L V8 Gas, 2WD) is rated at 14,500 lb, and the highest (Crew Cab, Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD) at 20,000 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD?

Chevrolet does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact truck is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. Chevrolet does not publish a GVWR for this model, so use the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

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. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD tow a travel trailer?

A configuration rated at 20,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 16,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.