2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
What Is the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity?
How much can a Chevy Silverado 1500 tow? There’s a short answer to that question and a longer answer. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for sale at our Chevrolet dealership in Morehead City, North Carolina, has a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds. But as any truck expert will tell you, a pickup’s towing capacity depends on which configuration you choose. The team at Kurtis Chevrolet can help you compare Silverado 1500 configurations to find a setup that delivers the kind of towing power you need.
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New Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity Guide
When it comes to 2026 Silverado 1500 towing capacity, there are a few things Chevy buyers will want to keep in mind. This Chevrolet truck’s towing capability depends on factors like:
- Engine
- Cab size
- Bed length
- Drivetrain
When determining your Silverado 1500 towing capacity, each of these elements affects how much your new Chevrolet truck will be able to tow. Your Chevy’s engine option impacts how much horsepower and torque are available to you, as well as the overall weight of your vehicle, while cab size and bed length, and drivetrain also have an effect on the truck’s weight. The lighter your truck is, the more capacity is available for hauling.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Max Towing Capacity
|
Engine |
GCWR (lbs) |
Crew Cab, Short Bed, 2WD (lbs) |
Crew Cab, Standard Bed, 2WD (lbs) |
Crew Cab, Short Bed, 4x4 (lbs) |
Crew Cab, Standard Bed, 4x4 (lbs) |
Double Cab, Standard Bed, 2WD (lbs) |
Double Cab, Standard Bed, 4x4 (lbs) |
Regular Cab, Standard Bed, 2WD (lbs) |
Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2WD (lbs) |
Regular Cab, Standard Bed, 4x4 (lbs) |
Regular Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 (lbs) |
|
2.7L Turbo |
14,000 14,500 |
- 9,300 |
- 9,100 |
- 9,000 |
- 9,000 |
- 9,300 |
- 9,000 |
9,100 - |
- 9,500 |
8,900 - |
- 9,300 |
|
5.3L V8 |
15,000 16,800 |
9,600 11,300 |
9,500 11,200 |
9,300 11,000 |
9,200 11,000 |
9,700 11,400 |
9,300 11,100 |
- - |
9,900 - |
- - |
9,600 - |
|
6.2L V8 |
15,000 17,800 19,100 |
- - - |
- - - |
9,100 11,900 13,200 |
9,100 11,900 13,200 |
- - - |
- - - |
- - - |
- - - |
- - - |
- - - |
|
6.2L VY (ZR2) |
15,000 |
- |
- |
8,800 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Duramax 3.0L I-6 |
15,000 17,80019,100 |
9,300 12,000 13,200 |
9,200 11,900 13,100 |
9,000 11,800 13,000 |
9,000 11,700 12,800 |
9,300 12,100 13,300 |
9,100 11,800 13,000 |
- - - |
- - - |
- - - |
- - - |
|
Duramax 3.0L I-6 (ZR2) |
15,000 |
- |
- |
8,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
To achieve maximum towing capacity, the 2026 Chevy Silverado must be equipped with the following:
- Duramax 3.0L I-6 engine
- Double cab
- Standard bed
- 2WD
- Max Trailering Package
- 20-inch wheels
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Test Drive a New Silverado at a Chevy Dealer in Morehead City, NC
When you test drive a Chevy at Kurtis Chevrolet, our team is on hand to help walk you through all the available features of the latest Chevy truck models and help you find a configuration that will meet your towing needs. Whether you’re coming from Morehead City, Newport, Havelock, Atlantic Beach, or Beaufort, we’re conveniently located for North Carolina drivers to drop in and check out the newest Chevy pickup models on our showroom floor. Want to learn more about the new Silverado 1500’s towing capabilities? You can always contact the team at our Morehead City Chevy dealership with any questions you may have.
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