Year-over-Year Comparison
2026 vs 2025
Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Side-by-side towing capacity, payload, and engine comparison
VS
2026
Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Max Towing Capacity
9,900lbs
Max Payload
—
Available Configurations
28variantsWINS
2025
Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Max Towing Capacity
13,200lbsWINS
Max Payload
—
Available Configurations
23variants
Top Engine Options — Side by Side
2026 Best Configs
Engine
Max Tow
5.3L V8 gasoline
355 hp · 383 lb-ft
9,900 lbs
2.7L I4 gasoline
310 hp · 430 lb-ft
9,500 lbs
3L I6 diesel
277 hp · 460 lb-ft
9,300 lbs
6.2L V8 gasoline
420 hp · 460 lb-ft
9,100 lbs
2025 Best Configs
Engine
Max Tow
6.2L V8 gasoline
420 hp · 460 lb-ft
13,200 lbs
5.3L V8 gasoline
355 hp · 383 lb-ft
9,900 lbs
2.7L I4 gasoline
310 hp · 430 lb-ft
9,500 lbs
3L I6 diesel
277 hp · 460 lb-ft
9,400 lbs
Towing Verdict
The 2025 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 tows more, rated up to 13,200 lbs vs 9,900 lbs for the 2026 — a difference of 3,300 lbs.