June 26 2026,

Canadian Guide to 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Towing Capacity

Quickly compare the towing capacities of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, including key GCWR data, conventional towing, fifth-wheel towing and gooseneck towing.

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12 500 lbSilverado EV

13 300 lbSilverado 1500

22 420 lbSilverado 2500 HD

36 000 lbSilverado 3500 HD

Summary of 2026 Silverado Towing Capacities

Model	Maximum capacity	Towing type	Quick read
Silverado EV	12 500 lb	Conventional	Varies by trim and range.
Silverado 1500	13 300 lb	Conventional	Maximum capacity with the proper configuration.
Silverado 2500 HD	22 420 lb	Conventional / fifth-wheel / gooseneck	HD truck for heavier-duty use.
Silverado 3500 HD	36 000 lb	Conventional / fifth-wheel / gooseneck	Maximum capability in the Silverado family.

Key takeaway : actual capacity varies by engine, cab, bed, wheels, GCWR, GVWR, options and towing equipment.

Understanding Towing Terminology

If you're comparing Silverado towing capacities, these are the key terms you will see most often.

Term	Abbreviation	What it means
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	GVWR	Maximum allowable loaded weight of the truck, including passengers, cargo and accessories.
Gross Combined Weight Rating	GCWR	Maximum allowable combined weight of the truck, trailer, passengers, cargo and equipment.
Gross Axle Weight Rating	GAWR	Maximum allowable weight supported by a single axle.
Payload	Payload	Maximum weight the truck can safely carry in the cab and cargo bed.
Tongue Weight	TW	Downward force exerted by the trailer on the hitch ball.
Fifth-Wheel Hitch	5th Wheel	Bed-mounted hitch designed for large RVs and heavy commercial trailers.
Gooseneck Hitch	Gooseneck	Heavy-duty bed-mounted hitch commonly used for equipment, livestock and commercial trailers.

Quick tip: Understanding these terms makes it easier to compare Silverado towing specifications and choose the configuration that fits your towing needs.

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2026 Silverado EV Conventional Towing Capacity

The 2026 Silverado EV can tow up to 12,500 lb, depending on trim and configuration.

Trim	Drivetrain	GCWR	Maximum conventional towing
LT standard range	Dual motor	16 600 lb	8 500 lb
LT extended range	Dual motor	21 400 lb	12 500 lb
LT extended range with Premium Package	Dual motor	19 700 lb	10 600 lb
LT max range	Dual motor	16 600 lb	7 000 lb
Trail Boss extended range	Dual motor	21 400 lb	12 500 lb
Trail Boss extended range with Premium Package	Dual motor	19 700 lb	12 300 lb
Trail Boss max range	Dual motor	19 700 lb	10 200 lb

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2026 Silverado 1500 Conventional Towing Capacities

The following tables show Silverado 1500 towing capacity with a conventional hitch. For fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing capacities, see the next section.

Silverado 1500 — Regular Cab

Model	Engine	GCWR	Max. conventional towing
2WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 000 lb	9 100 lb
2WD long bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 600 lb
2WD long bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 900 lb
4WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 000 lb	8 900 lb
4WD long bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 300 lb
4WD long bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 600 lb

Silverado 1500 — Double Cab

Model	Engine	GCWR	Max. conventional towing
2WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 300 lb
2WD standard bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 700 lb
2WD standard bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	9 300 lb
2WD standard bed with Max Trailering Package	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	16 800 lb	11 400 lb
2WD standard bed with Max Trailering Package and 18 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	17 800 lb	13 300 lb
2WD standard bed with Max Trailering Package and 20 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	19 000 lb	13 300 lb
4WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 000 lb
4WD standard bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 300 lb
4WD standard bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	9 100 lb
4WD standard bed with Max Trailering Package	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	16 800 lb	11 100 lb
4WD standard bed with Max Trailering Package	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	17 800 lb	13 000 lb
4WD standard bed with Max Trailering Package and 20 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	19 000 lb	13 000 lb

Silverado 1500 — Crew Cab

Model	Engine	GCWR	Max. conventional towing
2WD short bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 300 lb
2WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 600 lb
2WD short bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	9 300 lb
2WD short bed with Max Trailering Package	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	16 800 lb	11 300 lb
2WD short bed with Max Trailering Package and 18 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	17 800 lb	12 100 lb
2WD short bed with Max Trailering Package and 20 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	19 000 lb	13 200 lb
4WD short bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 000 lb
4WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 300 lb
4WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 6,2 L	15 000 lb	9 100 lb
4WD short bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	9 000 lb
4WD short bed with Max Trailering Package	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	16 800 lb	11 000 lb
4WD short bed with Max Trailering Package and 18 in.	V8 EcoTec3 6,2 L	17 800 lb	11 900 lb
4WD short bed with Max Trailering Package and 18 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	17 800 lb	11 800 lb
4WD short bed with Max Trailering Package and 20 in.	V8 EcoTec3 6,2 L	19 100 lb	13 200 lb
4WD short bed with Max Trailering Package and 20 in.	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	19 000 lb	13 000 lb
ZR2 4WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 6,2 L	15 000 lb	8 800 lb
ZR2 4WD short bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	8 700 lb

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2026 Silverado 1500 — Fifth-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

The following tables show Silverado 1500 capacities when equipped for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.

Silverado 1500 — Regular Cab

Model	Engine	GCWR	Max. fifth-wheel / gooseneck capacity
2WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 000 lb	9 000 lb
2WD long bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 400 lb
2WD long bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 800 lb
4WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 000 lb	8 800 lb
4WD long bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 200 lb
4WD long bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 500 lb

Silverado 1500 — Double Cab and Crew Cab

Model	Engine	GCWR	Max. fifth-wheel / gooseneck capacity
Double Cab 2WD standard bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 200 lb
Double Cab 2WD standard bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 500 lb
Double Cab 2WD standard bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	8 000 lb
Double Cab 2WD Max Trailering Package	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	11 000 lb
Double Cab 4WD Max Trailering Package	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	10 800 lb
Crew Cab 2WD short bed	TurboMax	14 500 lb	9 200 lb
Crew Cab 2WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 5,3 L	15 000 lb	9 300 lb
Crew Cab 2WD short bed	I-6 Duramax 3,0 L	15 000 lb	8 300 lb
Crew Cab 4WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 6,2 L	15 000 lb	8 100 lb
ZR2 4WD short bed	V8 EcoTec3 6,2 L / Duramax	15 000 lb	6 000 lb

Technical note : with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, the load applied in the bed must be counted as part of the vehicle payload.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD towing heavy equipment on a jobsite. — Silverado HD trucks are designed for heavier loads and demanding towing needs.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacities

The Silverado 2500 HD is designed for heavier loads. The following tables show key configurations with the 6.6L gas V8 and 6.6L Duramax V8.

Silverado 2500 HD — Double Cab

Model	Engine	Wheels	GVWR	GCWR	Max. conventional towing
2WD standard bed	V8 6,6 L essence	17 / 18 in.	10 050 lb	24 500 lb	14 500 lb
2WD standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	10 800 lb	26 000 lb	14 500 lb
2WD standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 / 22 in.	10 900 lb	26 000 lb	14 500 lb
4WD standard bed	V8 6,6 L essence	17 / 18 in.	10 000 lb	24 500 lb	14 500 lb
4WD standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 / 18 in.	10 000 lb	26 000 lb	14 500 lb
4WD long bed with Max Trailering Package	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 450 lb	30 000 lb	14 500 lb

Silverado 2500 HD — Crew Cab

Model	Engine	Wheels	GVWR	GCWR	Max. conventional towing
2WD standard bed	V8 6,6 L essence	17 in.	10 150 lb	24 500 lb	16 000 lb
2WD standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	10 800 lb	24 500 lb	18 500 lb
2WD Max Trailering Package	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 500 lb	30 000 lb	20 000 lb
4WD standard bed	V8 6,6 L essence	17 in.	10 450 lb	24 500 lb	16 000 lb
4WD standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 / 22 in.	11 350 lb	27 500 lb	18 500 lb
4WD Max Trailering Package	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 750 lb	30 000 lb	20 000 lb

Silverado 2500 HD — sellette d’attelage / col de cygne

Model	Engine	Wheels	GVWR	GCWR	Max. fifth-wheel / gooseneck capacity
2500 HD Regular Cab 2WD long bed	V8 6,6 L essence	17 in.	10 300 lb	24 500 lb	18 700 lb
2500 HD Regular Cab 2WD long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 / 22 in.	10 750 lb	26 000 lb	18 500 lb
2500 HD Regular Cab 4WD long bed	V8 6,6 L essence	17 / 18 in.	10 000 lb	24 500 lb	18 300 lb
2500 HD Regular Cab 4WD long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 / 22 in.	11 025 lb	26 000 lb	18 090 lb
4WD long bed with Max Trailering Package	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 450 lb	30 000 lb	22 050 lb

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Key takeaway : le Silverado 2500 HD peut atteindre des capacités nettement supérieures au Silverado 1500, particulièrement avec le moteur Duramax et les ensembles de remorquage appropriés.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD towing heavy equipment. — Silverado HD capability supports contractors, workers and professionals who tow heavy equipment.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacities

The Silverado 3500 HD represents the maximum towing capability in the Silverado family. Depending on configuration, it can tow up to 36,000 lb.

Silverado 3500 HD — Regular Cab

Model	Engine	Wheels	GVWR	GCWR	Max. conventional towing	Max. fifth-wheel / gooseneck
2WD RARS long bed	V8 6,6 L essence	18 / 20 in.	10 950 lb	26 000 lb	14 500 lb	19 080 lb
2WD RARS long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 500 lb	30 000 lb	14 500 lb	22 420 lb
4WD RARS long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 800 lb	30 000 lb	14 500 lb	22 040 lb
2WD RARJ long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	14 000 lb	43 500 lb	20 000 lb	35 500 lb
4WD RARJ long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	14 000 lb	40 000 lb	20 000 lb	31 500 lb

Silverado 3500 HD — Double Cab

Model	Engine	Wheels	GVWR	GCWR	Max. conventional towing	Max. fifth-wheel / gooseneck
2WD RARS standard bed	V8 6,6 L essence	18 / 20 in.	11 300 lb	26 000 lb	18 700 lb	18 620 lb
2WD RARS standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 800 lb	30 000 lb	20 000 lb	21 900 lb
2WD RARJ long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	14 000 lb	40 000 lb	20 000 lb	31 580 lb
4WD RARJ long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	14 000 lb	40 000 lb	20 000 lb	31 270 lb

Silverado 3500 HD — Crew Cab

Model	Engine	Wheels	GVWR	GCWR	Max. conventional towing	Max. fifth-wheel / gooseneck
2WD RARS standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	11 750 lb	30 000 lb	20 000 lb	21 900 lb
4WD RARS standard bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	18 / 20 in.	12 100 lb	30 000 lb	20 000 lb	21 600 lb
2WD RARJ long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	14 000 lb	40 000 lb	20 000 lb	31 440 lb
4WD RARJ long bed	V8 Duramax 6,6 L	17 in.	14 000 lb	40 000 lb	20 000 lb	30 900 lb

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Key takeaway : the highest Silverado 3500 HD capacities are generally associated with Duramax, dual rear wheel configurations and gooseneck or fifth-wheel towing.

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Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and Real-World Capacity

Le GCWR corresin.nd au weight admissible total du véhicule et de la remorque avec une charge complète, y compris les passagers, le chargement, l’équipement et les conversions.

Item	Value or rule	Explanation
Tongue Weight	10% to 15%	Tongue weight should represent approximately 10% to 15% of the total loaded trailer weight.
Fifth-wheel / gooseneck pin weight	15% to 25%	Fifth-wheel or gooseneck pin weight should represent approximately 15% to 25% of the total loaded trailer weight.
Payload	To verify	The weight of any additional equipment and passengers must be subtracted from payload.
GCWR	Do not exceed	Includes the vehicle, trailer, passengers, fuel, cargo and equipment.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado towing camera screen showing helpful trailer views. — Available camera technologies can help drivers better visualize the trailer and the area around the truck.

Technologies Chevrolet conçues for le remorquage

Technology	Function	Benefit
Mode remorquage / transin.rt	Optimizes certain gear changes	Helps better manage loads.
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller	Controls electric trailer brakes	Improves control of the vehicle-trailer combination.
Trailering App	Trailer profile and settings management	Centralizes useful trailering information.
Hitch Guidance	Helps align the truck and trailer	Helps make hitching easier.
Trailer Sway Alert	Detects certain unstable movements	Can help identify abnormal trailer behavior.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado telescoping towing mirror. — Available towing mirrors help improve visibility when towing a wider trailer.

Technologies des caméras Chevrolet for le remorquage

Camera View	Silverado 1500	Silverado 2500 HD	Silverado 3500 HD	Usefulness
Bed View	Available	Available	Available	Helps view the bed or certain hitching elements.
Hitch View	Available	Available	Available	Helps align the truck and trailer.
Rear Top-Down View	Available	Available	Available	Improves rear visibility around the vehicle.
Front Camera View	Available	Available	Available	Useful for tight maneuvers.
Rear Trailer View	Available	Available	Available	Helps view behind a compatible trailer.
Transparent Trailer View	Available	Available	Available	Can create the impression of seeing through the trailer.
Rear Camera View	Standard	Standard	Standard	Basic view when reversing.
HD Surround Vision	Available	Available	Available	Provides a view around the vehicle depending on equipment.

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Transparent Trailer View displayed in a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado. — Transparent Trailer View can help improve visibility behind a compatible trailer.

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FAQ About 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Towing Capacity

What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped.

What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD?

The 2026 Silverado 2500 HD can tow up to 22,420 lb depending on configuration.

What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2026 Silverado 3500 HD?

The 2026 Silverado 3500 HD can tow up to 36,000 lb depending on configuration.

What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2026 Silverado EV?

The 2026 Silverado EV can tow up to 12,500 lb depending on trim and range.

What does GCWR mean?

GCWR signifie weight nominal brut combiné. En anglais, on parle de GCWR, for Gross Combined Weight Rating.

What does GVWR mean?

GVWR signifie weight nominal brut du véhicule. En anglais, on parle de GVWR, for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

What is the difference between conventional towing and fifth-wheel towing?

Le remorquage traditionnel utilise un attelage arrière, tandis qu’une sellette d’attelage utilise un in.int d’attache installé dans la caisse du camion.

What is the difference between fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing?

Les deux systèmes utilisent la caisse du camion comme in.int d’attache, mais ils sont conçus for des types de remorques et d’usages différents.

Why can two Silverado trucks that look similar have different towing capacities?

La capacité varie selon le moteur, la cabine, la caisse, les wheels, le ratio de in.nt, le GCWR, le GVWR et les équipements installés.

Does passenger weight affect towing capacity?

Yes. Passengers, tools, accessories and luggage reduce the remaining margin available for the trailer.

Is tongue weight important?

Yes. Tongue weight is a load applied to the hitch and must be counted as part of the vehicle payload.

Do cameras replace physical checks?

No. Cameras improve visibility, but they do not replace physical inspection or compliance with load limits.

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