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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

The 2025 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 8,700 lb.

51 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.

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Highest rated2025 · Silverado 1500

13,300lb trailer

Duramax 3.0L I-6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package

GCWR
19,000
Axle
—
Hitch
Class V
Source: 2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26

2025 Silverado 1500 towing capacity by engine

Highest published towing capacity for each engine
EngineTows up to (lb)Best setup
Duramax 3.0L I-613,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 2026Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
6.2L EcoTec3 V813,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026Crew Cab, Short bed, 4WD, max tow package
5.3L EcoTec3 V811,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 2026Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package
TurboMax9,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 2026Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD
Show all 51 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
TrimEngineCab / bodyBedDriveTow pkgMax trailer (lb)GCWR (lb)Hitch
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package13,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed2WDMax tow package13,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—6.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package13,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202619,100Class V
—6.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package13,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202619,100Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package13,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package13,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package13,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package12,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202619,000Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package12,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed2WDMax tow package12,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package12,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—6.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package11,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—6.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package11,8002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,8002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202617,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Double CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package11,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed2WDMax tow package11,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package11,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Double CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed2WDMax tow package11,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed4WDMax tow package11,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed4WDMax tow package11,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202616,800Class V
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Regular CabLong bed2WD—9,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Regular CabLong bed4WD—9,6002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Double CabStandard bed2WD—9,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed2WD—9,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed2WD—9,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabLong bed2WD—9,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed2WD—9,4002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Double CabStandard bed4WD—9,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed4WD—9,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed2WD—9,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed2WD—9,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabLong bed4WD—9,3002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—5.3L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed4WD—9,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—6.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed4WD—9,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxDouble CabStandard bed2WD—9,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabShort bed2WD—9,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabStandard bed2WD—9,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—6.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabStandard bed4WD—9,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Double CabStandard bed4WD—9,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabStandard bed2WD—9,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202614,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WD—9,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabStandard bed4WD—9,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
—TurboMaxDouble CabStandard bed4WD—9,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabShort bed4WD—9,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxCrew CabStandard bed4WD—9,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202614,500Class IV
—TurboMaxRegular CabStandard bed4WD—8,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 26 · 16 Sep 202614,000Class IV
ZR26.2L EcoTec3 V8Crew CabShort bed4WD—8,8002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV
ZR2Duramax 3.0L I-6Crew CabShort bed4WD—8,7002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 202615,000Class IV

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Can the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow it?

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Towing setup for the 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when equipped as Duramax 3.0L I-6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, max tow package (2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 26, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
What is the lowest rated 2025 Silverado 1500 configuration?
8,700 lb for the ZR2, Duramax 3.0L I-6, 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.