2021 Model Year

Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

Towing capacity by configuration — 56 variants

10,000lbs max tow

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Towing Calculator

Configuration

Driver Weight (lbs)

Passengers

Avg Passenger Weight (lbs)

Bed Cargo Weight (lbs)

Trailer Tongue Weight (lbs)

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Per SAE J2807, the max tow rating already assumes a 300 lbs baseline (driver + 1 passenger at 150 lbs each). Only weight above that baseline reduces your available tow.

Penalty: 0 lbs above baseline⚡ Tow package required: Trailering Equipment Package (Z82)

Available Towing Capacity

10,000lbs

Max tongue weight: 1,000 lbs

This calculator uses the SAE J2807 standard. Always consult your vehicle owner's manual and verify ratings with your dealer before towing.

Engine

Cab

Bed

Drive

Max Tow

Payload

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

10,000lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

10,000lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,800lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,800lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

4WD

9,700lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,600lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

3L I6 diesel

277 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

3L I6 diesel

277 hp · 460 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,500lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,400lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,400lbs

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,400lbs

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,400lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,400lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,400lbs

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

—

2.7L I4 gasoline

310 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

9,300lbs

pkg req.

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

420 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

—

2.7L I4 gasoline

310 hp · 430 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,300lbs

pkg req.

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

420 hp · 460 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

420 hp · 460 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,300lbs

pkg req.

—

2.7L I4 gasoline

310 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

9,200lbs

pkg req.

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

420 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,200lbs

pkg req.

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

420 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,200lbs

—

2.7L I4 gasoline

310 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,100lbs

pkg req.

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

420 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,100lbs

pkg req.

—

2.7L I4 gasoline

310 hp · 430 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,100lbs

pkg req.

—

3L I6 diesel

277 hp · 460 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,100lbs

pkg req.

—

2.7L I4 gasoline

310 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,000lbs

pkg req.

—

3L I6 diesel

277 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

9,000lbs

pkg req.

—

3L I6 diesel

277 hp · 460 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

9,000lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

7,900lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

7,600lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

7,600lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

2WD

7,600lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

4WD

7,600lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

7,400lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

7,400lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

7,400lbs

pkg req.

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

7,300lbs

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Double Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

7,300lbs

—

4.3L V6 gasoline

285 hp · 305 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Standard Bed

4WD

7,200lbs

—

* Amber values indicate highest available tow rating. "pkg req." = tow package required.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 can tow between 7,200 and 10,000 lbs, depending on the engine, cab style, bed length, and drivetrain. The maximum rated towing capacity of 10,000 lbs is achieved with the optimal configuration when properly equipped.

The 5.3L V8 gasoline delivers the highest towing capacity on the 2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500, rated at up to 10,000 lbs. It produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.

Yes — reaching the maximum towing capacity of 10,000 lbs on the 2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 requires the Trailering Equipment Package (Z82) tow package. Without it, towing ratings on some configurations are significantly lower. The package typically adds a trailer hitch receiver, upgraded transmission cooler, integrated trailer brake controller, and a higher-output alternator.

On the 2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500, the 2WD configuration tows more — up to 10,000 lbs versus 9,700 lbs for 4WD, a difference of 300 lbs. The 2WD variant's advantage comes from a lower curb weight, which directly increases available towing capacity.

The Regular Cab cab tows the most on the 2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500, rated up to 10,000 lbs. Other cab styles are: Double Cab (9,800 lbs), Crew Cab (9,700 lbs).

The tongue weight limit for the 2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 ranges from 720–1,000 lbs depending on configuration. Tongue weight — the downward force your trailer hitch applies to the truck — should be kept between 10% and 15% of your total trailer weight. Exceeding the tongue weight limit can cause trailer sway and loss of steering control even when within the max tow rating.