How much can a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when equipped as 6.2L V8, Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package (2022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 33, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).

What is the lowest rated 2022 Silverado 1500 configuration?

8,900 lb for the LTD Trail Boss, Duramax 3.0L I-6, Crew Cab, Standard bed, 4WD. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.

Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?

Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

Name: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Brand: Chevrolet

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 8,900 lb.

99 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.

Ratings on this page last changed 18 Sep 2026.

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Highest rated2022 · Silverado 1500

13,300lb trailer

6.2L V8, Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package

GCWR: 19,100
Axle: —
Hitch: Class V

Source: 2022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33

2022 Silverado 1500 towing capacity by engine

Highest published towing capacity for each engine
Engine	Tows up to (lb)	Best setup
6.2L V8	13,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package
6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	13,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	LTD, Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package
Duramax 3.0L I-6	13,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	11,4002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	LTD, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
5.3L V8	11,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
5.3L V8 (L84/NSS ) with 10-speed	10,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	LTD, Crew Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package
2.7L Turbo	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD
6.2L V8 (L87)	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	LTD Trail Boss, Crew Cab, Short bed, 4WD

Show all 99 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)

Trim	Engine	Cab / body	Bed	Drive	Tow pkg	Max trailer (lb)	GCWR (lb)	Hitch
—	6.2L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	19,100	Class V
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	19,100	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	Max tow package	13,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	19,000	Class V
—	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	19,100	Class V
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	19,100	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	13,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	19,000	Class V
—	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	19,100	Class V
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	19,100	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	13,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	19,000	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	12,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	19,000	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	12,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	19,000	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	Max tow package	12,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	6.2L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	12,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	12,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	Max tow package	12,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,7002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,7002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	17,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	Max tow package	11,4002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	18,000	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	Max tow package	11,4002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	Max tow package	11,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
—	5.3L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	Max tow package	11,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	Max tow package	11,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	Max tow package	11,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
—	5.3L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	11,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	10,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84/NSS ) with 10-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	Max tow package	10,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	16,800	Class V
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	9,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	9,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	9,7002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,7002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	—	9,7002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	9,6002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,6002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	—	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,4002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,4002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	—	9,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Short bed	2WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
Trail Boss	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84/NSS ) with 10-speed	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	5.3L V8 (L84/NSS ) with 10-speed	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	5.3L V8 (L84/NSS ) with 10-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	5.3L V8 (L84/NSS ) with 10-speed	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	6.2L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Regular Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	14,000	Class IV
Trail Boss	5.3L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	6.2L V8 (L87)	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
—	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	6.2L V8 (L87/NSS )	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	—	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	9,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Regular Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026	14,000	Class IV
—	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	2.7L Turbo	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	14,500	Class IV
ZR2	6.2L V8	Crew Cab	Short bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
—	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV
LTD Trail Boss	Duramax 3.0L I-6	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	8,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	15,000	Class IV

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Frequently asked

How much can a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?: The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when equipped as 6.2L V8, Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package (2022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 33, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
What is the lowest rated 2022 Silverado 1500 configuration?: 8,900 lb for the LTD Trail Boss, Duramax 3.0L I-6, Crew Cab, Standard bed, 4WD. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?: Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.