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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

The 2023 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 8,800 lb.

52 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.

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Highest rated2023 · Silverado 1500

13,300lb trailer

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

GCWR
19,100
Axle
—
Hitch
Class V
Source: 2023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33

2023 Silverado 1500 towing capacity by engine

Highest published towing capacity for each engine
EngineTows up to (lb)Best setup
6.2L V813,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package
Duramax 3.0L I-613,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
5.3L V811,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
TurboMax9,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 2026Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD
Show all 52 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
TrimEngineCab / bodyBedDriveTow pkgMax trailer (lb)GCWR (lb)Hitch
—6.2L V8Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package13,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202619,100Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package13,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed2WDMax tow package13,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—6.2L V8Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package13,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202619,100Class V
—6.2L V8Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package13,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202619,100Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package13,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package13,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package13,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package12,9002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package12,1002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed2WDMax tow package12,1002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—6.2L V8Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package12,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package12,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—6.2L V8Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package11,9002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—6.2L V8Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,9002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,8002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package11,8002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,7002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—5.3L V8Double CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package11,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L V8Crew CabShort bed2WDMax tow package11,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L V8Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package11,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L V8Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,1002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L V8Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package11,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L V8Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L V8Regular CabLong bed2WD—9,9002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L V8Regular CabLong bed4WD—9,6002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L V8Double CabStandard bed2WD—9,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L V8Crew CabShort bed2WD—9,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L V8Crew CabStandard bed2WD—9,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabLong bed2WD—9,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed2WD—9,4002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L V8Double CabStandard bed4WD—9,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L V8Crew CabShort bed4WD—9,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—6.2L V8Double CabStandard bed4WD—9,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed2WD—9,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed2WD—9,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabLong bed4WD—9,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—5.3L V8Crew CabStandard bed4WD—9,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—6.2L V8Crew CabShort bed4WD—9,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxDouble CabStandard bed2WD—9,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabShort bed2WD—9,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabStandard bed2WD—9,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—6.2L V8Crew CabStandard bed4WD—9,1002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed4WD—9,1002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabStandard bed2WD—9,1002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202614,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WD—9,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed4WD—9,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxDouble CabStandard bed4WD—9,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabShort bed4WD—9,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabStandard bed4WD—9,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabStandard bed4WD—8,9002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 33 · 16 Sep 202614,000Class IV
ZR26.2L V8Crew CabShort bed4WD—8,8002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 34 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV

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Towing setup for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

What to fit, in order · sized to its 13,300 lb rating

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Frequently asked

How much can a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when equipped as 6.2L V8, Double Cab, Standard bed, 4WD, max tow package (2023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 33, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
What is the lowest rated 2023 Silverado 1500 configuration?
8,800 lb for the ZR2, 6.2L V8, Crew Cab, Short 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.