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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum available towing capacity of 13,700 lbs. when properly equipped with the all-new 5.7L V8. The next-generation Silverado was redesigned from the ground up, and it pairs four powerful engines with trailering tech that makes every haul easier.
In this Chevy Silverado towing capacity guide, the team at Baierl Chevrolet breaks down what each engine can tow and the features that help along the way. Shoppers in Wexford, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, can then see it in action at our dealership.
Every Silverado 1500 engine comes with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission. Depending on the engine and configuration, your truck can tow anywhere from 7,200 lbs. to 13,700 lbs.
| Engine | Max Available Power | Max Available Towing |
|---|---|---|
| All-New 5.7L V8 | 402 horsepower / 428 lb-ft | 13,700 lbs. |
| Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 305 horsepower / 495 lb-ft | 12,000 lbs. |
| All-New 6.6L V8 | 481 horsepower / 501 lb-ft | 9,700 lbs. |
| TurboMax® | 350 horsepower / 455 lb-ft | 9,400 lbs. |
Read on for a closer look at each engine.
If maximum towing is the goal, the all-new 5.7L V8 leads the lineup with up to 13,700 lbs. of max available towing when properly equipped. It produces 402 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, plus up to 2,170 lbs. of max available payload. The 5.7L V8 comes standard on the High Country.
The Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel delivers 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, with up to 12,000 lbs. of max available towing when properly equipped. It comes standard on the ZR2 and is available on select models, including the WT and High Country.
The all-new 6.6L V8 is the most powerful engine in the lineup, with 481 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque. It offers up to 9,700 lbs. of max available towing and 1,510 lbs. of max available payload. You'll find it on High Country and ZR2 models.
The enhanced TurboMax engine comes standard on the WT and delivers 350 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. It can tow up to 9,400 lbs. when properly equipped and offers the lineup's highest max available payload at 2,340 lbs. That makes it a strong fit if you load the bed more often than you hitch a trailer.
The engines are the stars of the show, but they don't work alone. The Silverado comes with more than 15 standard safety and driver assistance features, along with available trailering tech designed to make hitching, towing, and parking easier.
Super Cruise® with Trailering lets you tow hands-free on compatible roads.
With up to 11 available cameras and 19 total camera views, the Silverado helps you keep an eye on your truck, your trailer, and everything around them. Available hitch guidance with Hitch View helps you line up your hitch, and HD Surround Vision makes tight parking spots easier to handle.
Changing lanes with a trailer behind you takes extra awareness. Blind Zone Steering Assist is designed to help during lane changes, with or without a trailer attached. Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking adds peace of mind when you back out of a busy lot.
Choose from seven available drive modes to adapt to the road, the terrain, and the load behind you.
The redesigned cabin puts trailering controls within easy reach. The new user interface takes fewer taps to adjust drive modes, climate settings, trailer modes, and audio. A 16.3-inch center screen and 12.2-inch Driver Information Center keep the information you need front and center.
With available Google built-in, you can also ask Gemini, your personal AI assistant, to find the right pit stop or adjust the climate, all hands-free. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ work right alongside key vehicle controls.
The all-new 5.7L V8 offers the most towing at 13,700 lbs., while the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel pairs 12,000 lbs. of towing with 495 lb-ft of torque for long hauls.
Towing capacity is how much a vehicle can pull behind it. Payload is how much weight it can carry in the cab and bed, including passengers, cargo, and the trailer's tongue weight.
Ease off the accelerator, keep the steering wheel straight, and avoid slamming the brakes. If the truck has a brake controller, gently applying only the trailer brakes can help straighten the trailer.
Now that you know what the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can tow, it's time to experience it for yourself. Shoppers in Wexford, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township, PA, can ask about incoming inventory or schedule a test drive by calling us or contacting our team online today at Baierl Chevrolet.