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If you're curious about Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity specifications and options, you've come to the right place. We've compiled this guide to help you understand the truck's towing features and capabilities. Whether you're looking for a purpose-built work truck that can tow up to 13,300 pounds1 or a practical truck for recreation, this model's outstanding trailering performance is worth a close look. Call or visit us today to learn more or schedule a test drive at Bomnin Chevrolet Buick GMC Nanuet.
2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity Specs
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 is engineered to deliver outstanding towing performance with a range of optional configurations.
Four engine options are available, with each offering distinct towing capabilities. The base 2.7-liter four-cylinder TurboMax engine is a sturdy workhouse with a max towing capacity of 9,500 pounds when properly equipped. Meanwhile, the available 5.3-liter EcoTec V-8 pumps up the power and towing capacity, achieving a maximum rating of 11,300 pounds when properly equipped.
Moving up to the available 6.2-liter EcoTec V-8 means getting even more power. This muscular powertrain offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 13,200 when properly equipped with the proper configuration.
Finally, the Duramax 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel engine is an outstanding option for drivers seeking maximum towing performance. With the proper equipment, this engine allows the Chevy Silverado 1500 to tow up to 13,300 pounds.1
| Chevy Silverado 1500 WT | Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom | Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss | |
| Max Towing | -9,500 lbs1
-11,300 lbs (available)1 |
9,200 lbs1 | -9,200 lbs1
-11,000 lbs1 (5.3L) -13,000 lbs1 (3.0L) |
| Powertrain | -2.7L turbo 4-cyl
-5.3L V-8 (available) |
-2.7L turbo 4-cyl | -2.7L 4-cyl
-5.3L V-8 (available) -3.0L Turbo-Diesel (available) |
| Drivetrain | RWD or 4WD | RWD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Horsepower | -310
-355 (5.3L) |
310 | -310
-355 (5.3L) -305 (3.0L) |
| Torque | -430 lb-ft
-383 lb-ft (5.3L) |
430 lb-ft | -430 lb-ft
-383 lb-ft (5.3L) -495 lb-ft (3.0L) |
| Transmission | -8-speed automatic
-10-speed automatic (5.3L) |
8-speed automatic | -8-speed automatic
-10-speed automatic (5.3L & 3.0L) |
| Wheel Size | 17 in | 20 in | -18 in
-20 in (option) |
| Curb Weight (Min/Max) | 4,410 lbs/5,070 lbs | 4720 lbs/5,070 lbs | 4,740 lbs/5,450 lbs |
| Max Payload Capacity | -2260 lbs2
-2,180 lbs2 (5.3L) |
2050 lbs2 | -2,020 lbs2
-2,020 lbs2 (5.3L) -1,870 lbs2 (3.0L) |
| Chevy Silvardo 1500 LT | Chevy Silverado 1500 RST | Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss | |
| Max Towing | -9,200 lbs1
-11,000 lbs1 (5.3L) -13,000 lbs1 (3.0L) |
-9,200 lbs1
-11,3001 (5.3L) -13,3001 (3.0L) |
-9,200 lbs1
-11,300 lbs1 (5.3L) -13,200 lbs1 (6.2L) -13,300 lbs1 (3.0L) |
| Powertrain | -2.7L 4-cyl
-5.3L V-8 (available) -3.0L Turbo-Diesel (available) |
-2.7L 4-cyl
-5.3L V-8 (available) -6.2L V-8 (available) -3.0L Turbo-Diesel (available) |
-2.7L 4-cyl
-5.3L V-8 (available) -6.2L V-8 (available) -3.0L Turbo-Diesel (available) |
| Drivetrain | RWD or 4WD | RWD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Horsepower | -310
-355 (5.3L) -305 (3.0L) |
-310
-355 (5.3L) -420 (6.2L) -305 (3.0L) |
-310
-355 (5.3L) -420 (6.2L) -305 (3.0L) |
| Torque | -430 lb-ft
-383 lb-ft (5.3L) -495 lb-ft (3.0L) |
-430 lb-ft
-383 lb-ft (5.3L) -460 lb-ft (6.2L) -495 lb-ft (3.0L) |
-430 lb-ft
-383 lb-ft (5.3L) -460 lb-ft (6.2L) -495 lb-ft (3.0L) |
| Transmission | -8-speed automatic
-10-speed automatic (5.3L & 3.0L) |
-8-speed automatic
-10-speed automatic (5.3L, 6.2L & 3.0L) |
-8-speed automatic
-10-speed automatic (5.3L, 6.2L & 3.0L) |
| Wheel Size | -17 in
-18 in (option) -20 in (option) -22 in (option) |
-18 in
-20 in (option) -22 in (option) |
-18 in
-20 in (option) |
| Curb Weight (Min/Max) | 4,720 lbs/5,450 lbs | 4,940 lbs/5,450 lbs | 4,950 lbs/5,450 lbs |
| Max Payload Capacity | -2,050 lbs2
-2,130 lbs2 (5.3L) -1,970 lbs2 (3.0L) |
-2,030 lbs2
-2,110 lbs2 (5.3L) -1,9802 (6.L) -1,9602 (3.0L) |
-2,020 lbs2
-2,020 lbs2 (5.3L) -1,980 lbs2 (6.2L) -1,870 lbs2 (3.0L) |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ | Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country | Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 | |
| Max Towing | -11,300 lbs1
-13,200 lbs1 (6.2L) -13,300 lbs1 (3.0L) |
-11,300 lbs1
-13,200 lbs1 (6.2L) -13,300 lbs1 |
-13,000 lbs1
-8,800 lbs1 (6.2L) |
| Powertrain | -5.3L V-8
-6.2L V-8 (available) -3.0L Turbo-Diesel (available) |
-5.3L V-8
-6.2L V-8 (available) -3.0L Turbo-Diesel (available) |
-3.0L Turbo-Diesel
-6.2L V-8 (available) |
| Drivetrain | RWD or 4WD | RWD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Horsepower | -355
-420 (6.2L) -305 (3.0L) |
-355
-420 (6.2L) -305 (3.0L) |
-305
-420 (6.2L) |
| Torque | -383 lb-ft
-460 lb-ft (6.2L) -495 lb-ft (3.0L) |
-383 lb-ft
-460 lb-ft (6.2L) -495 lb-ft (3.0L) |
-495 lb-ft
-460 lb-ft (6.2L) |
| Transmission | -10-speed automatic | -10-speed automatic | -10-speed automatic |
| Wheel Size | -20 in
-22 in (option) |
-20 in
-22 in (option) |
-18 in |
| Curb Weight (Min/Max) | 4,860 lbs/5,450 lbs | 4,860 lbs/5,450 lbs | 5,350 lbs/5,550 lbs |
| Max Payload Capacity | -2,030 lbs2
-1,980 lbs2 (6.2L) -1,920 lbs2 (3.0L) |
-2,030 lbs2
-1,980 lbs2 (6.2L) -1,920 lbs2 (3.0L) |
-1,870 lbs2
-1,520 lbs2 (6.2L) |
Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Features
Not only does the Chevy Silverado 1500 have the raw power for towing, but it also has helpful features to make the job easier.
This truck is available with up to eight cameras showing 14 distinct views. These angles can help you stay aware of your surroundings while towing your boat, RV, or trailer. Plus, you can use the available Trailering App to create a custom profile for your rig.
To unlock the max towing capacity of the Silverado 1500, you can opt for the available Max Trailering Package. It includes the following features:
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
- Enhanced cooling radiator
- Revised shock tuning
- Heavier duty rear springs
- 9.76-inch rear axle
- 3.42 or 3.73 axle ratio (gas/diesel)
- Trailer Brake Controller
Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity by Trim
The trim options available for the Silverado 1500 play a major role in determining an individual truck's towing performance. Each trim is offered with its own set of available features, resulting in unique towing specs for every configuration.
The base Silverado 1500 WT has a max towing capacity of 9,500 pounds, while the Silverado 1500 Custom maxes out at 9,200 pounds1. Both the LT and RST models can tow up to 13,300 pounds when properly equipped with the Duramax engine.
This truck's off-road trims have slightly lower towing performance – due to limited 2WD availability – though they're still plenty capable. Finally, the LT, LTZ, and High Country trims can achieve the maximum 13,300-pound towing capacity when properly equipped.
Schedule Your Chevy Silverado 1500 Test Drive
Bomnin Chevrolet Buick GMC Nanuet in Nanuet, NY, is proud to offer a fantastic selection of 2024 Silverado 1500 trucks with impressive towing capabilities. If you're ready to get in the driver's seat, visit us for a test drive.
We can also help you take a new truck home with a Chevy Silverado 1500 lease or finance deal. Apply online to get started.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
What is the max towing package on a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The max towing capacity of a Chevy Silverado 1500 varies depending on trim, engine, and overall configuration. This truck can tow as much as 13,300 pounds.1 Some configurations offer towing capacities of around 9,000 pounds, while others reach closer to 13,000 pounds.1 If you have specific towing needs, be sure to chat with our team about selecting the proper configuration.
Which Chevy Silverado 1500 engine is best for towing?
All the engines available for the Chevy Silverado 1500 are good for towing. However, the truck's highest towing capacity rating is only available when properly equipped with the 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. The powertrain's stout torque output allows for outstanding towing performance. Contact our team to schedule a test drive with a diesel-equipped Chevy Silverado 1500.
Can you tow a trailer with a Chevy Silverado 1500?
Yes, you can tow a trailer with a Chevy Silverado 1500. These trucks are very capable, offering strong towing performance in all configurations. If you need to tow a utility trailer, camper, or boat, the 2024 Silverado 1500 can handle the challenge. However, different configurations offer slightly different towing capacities. Talk to our team today about your towing needs and choose a truck to fit them.
1Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
2For comparison purposes only. See the Owner’s Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.