2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

July 22nd, 2025 by

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing

 

When you need to tow heavy loads in the Edenton area regularly, a 2025 Chevy Silverado is your go-to pickup. But how much can a Silverado 1500 tow? When properly equipped, this powerhouse of a truck can tow up to 13,300 pounds! Keep reading below to learn more about the Chevy Silverado towing capacity, then contact our dealership to schedule your test drive in Elizabeth City!

Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity by Engine

How much can a Silverado 1500 tow? It depends on which Silverado engine you choose for your Hertford lifestyle. We’ve listed the details of each engine and its associated Silverado tow rating below.

2.7L TurboMax™ Engine

  • Standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, & LT Trail Boss
  • Maximum available towing capacity: 9,500 pounds

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine

  • Standard on LTZ & High Country
  • Available on WT Double Cab & Crew Cab, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, & LT Trail Boss
  • Maximum available towing capacity: 11,300 pounds

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine

  • Available on RST (Crew Cab 4×4), LT Trail Boss, LTZ (4×4), ZR2, & High Country (4×4)
  • Maximum available towing capacity: 13,200 pounds

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine

  • Standard on ZR2
  • Available on Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, & High Country
  • Maximum available towing capacity: 13,300 pounds*

How to Maximize Your Silverado Tow Rating

Invest in the Max Trailering Package if you want to maximize your Chevy Silverado towing capacity in the Moyock area. This package is available for the new Chevy Silverado LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country trims, and it provides the following features to help you get the most out of your Silverado tow rating:

  • Trailering Package
  • Increased towing and GCWR
  • Automatic locking rear differential
  • Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
  • Enhanced cooling radiator
  • Revised shock tuning
  • Heavier-duty rear springs and increased RGAWR
  • 9.76-inch rear axle
  • 3.42 axle ratio (gas engine) / 3.73 axle ratio (diesel engine)
  • Trailer brake controller

Find Your Chevy Silverado 1500 with Performance Chevrolet

How much can a Silverado 1500 tow? Now that you’ve read about the Chevy Silverado towing capacity, experience this powerful pickup for yourself with a test drive at our Elizabeth City dealership. Give us a call at (252) 621-5196 to schedule your visit, or stop by at your convenience. In the meantime, explore our new vehicle specials and apply for financing online!

Disclaimers:

*Requires Silverado Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD or Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.

 

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