Chevrolet Suburban Towing Capacity by Year (2017–2026)
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban tows up to 8,200 lb. Pick a year for every engine, cab and axle ratio.
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2025 SuburbanHighest rated
8,200lb trailer
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package
- GCWR
- 14,500
- Hitch
- Class IV
- Years
- 4
Maximum towing capacity by model year
| Year | Max trailer (lb) | Configuration that achieves it |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package |
| 2024 | 8,3002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package |
| 2023 | 8,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package |
| 2022 | 8,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package |
No manufacturer ratings published on this site yet for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2026.
All 12 2025 configurations · or open the 2025 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,2002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 8,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,1002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,9002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,8002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,7002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,4002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
All 12 2024 configurations · or open the 2024 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,3002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,2002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 8,0002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,9002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,8002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,7002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,6002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,4002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
All 12 2023 configurations · or open the 2023 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,3002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,2002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 8,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,9002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,8002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,7002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,4002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 48 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
All 12 2022 configurations · or open the 2022 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,3002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,2002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 8,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,1002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class IV |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,9002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 7,8002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,500 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | — | 7,7002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,6002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | — | 7,4002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 14,000 | Class III |
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Can the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban tow it?
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Towing setup for the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban
What to fit, in order · sized to its 8,200 lb rating
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Class IV receiver hitchEssential
2025 Chevrolet Suburban is rated to 8,200 lb, which falls in Class IV (up to 10,000 lb).
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Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban tow?
- The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban tows up to 8,200 lb when equipped as 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package (2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 41, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban with the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package tow?
- Up to 8,200 lb, as 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package. Across the 2 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 8,000 lb to 8,200 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.
- How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban with the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 tow?
- Up to 8,100 lb, as Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6, 2WD, 3.23 axle. Across the 2 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 7,800 lb to 8,100 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.
- How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban with the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package tow?
- Up to 8,100 lb, as Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package. Across the 2 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 7,800 lb to 8,100 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.
- Can a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban tow 8,000 lb?
- Only in some configurations. 5 of the 12 listed for 2025 are rated at or above 8,000 lb; the lowest that qualifies is 8,000 lb as 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 4WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package. The rest are rated below it, so the configuration decides.
- Which 2025 Chevrolet Suburban configurations can tow 8,000 lb?
- 5 of the 12 listed for 2025 are rated at or above 8,000 lb, the highest being 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package at 8,200 lb. By engine, that is the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package at up to 8,200 lb, the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 at up to 8,100 lb, the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package at up to 8,100 lb, the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package at up to 8,000 lb. Cab, drive and axle ratio decide the rest, so check the row that matches your vehicle.
- Which Suburban configuration tows the most?
- For 2025, the highest manufacturer rating is 8,200 lb for the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package. Other engines, axle ratios and cab/drive combinations are rated lower; see the per-year table.
- What is the GCWR of a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Between 14,000 lb and 14,500 lb, depending on the configuration, across the 12 configurations listed for 2025 that state one. Gross combined weight rating is the most the truck and loaded trailer may weigh together. The figure for your own vehicle is on the certification label inside the driver's door jamb, and the table above lists it per configuration.
- What hitch class does the Suburban need?
- A 8,200 lb rating falls in Class IV. Lower-rated configurations may need a lower class; the class never raises the vehicle's own rating.
- Has the Suburban towing capacity changed since 2022?
- The highest rated configuration was 8,300 lb in 2022 and 8,200 lb in 2025. Each year's full table is linked above.
- Do these ratings apply to my truck?
- Only if your vehicle matches the configuration in the row, including the axle ratio and tow package. Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle; the certification label on the driver's door jamb and the owner's manual override this site.