2021 Model Year

Source: Official Chevrolet Towing Guide

Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Towing Capacity

56 configurations · Official Manufacturer Data

10,000lbs max tow

Best-case across all configurations

Model Year

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TONGUE WEIGHT ESTIMATOR

ESTIMATE REAL-WORLD TONGUE WEIGHT BEFORE YOU TOW

Trailer GVWR (lbs)

Maximum loaded weight of your trailer

Percentage method

ADD REAL-WORLD EXTRAS

Propane tanks (20 lb)

× 40 lbs

Lead acid batteries

× 60 lbs

Fresh water (gal)

× 8.3 lbs

Enter your trailer GVWR to calculate estimated tongue weight.

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Configuration

Driver Weight (lbs)

Passengers

Avg Passenger Weight (lbs)

Bed Cargo Weight (lbs)

Hitch + WDH Equipment (lbs)

Ball hitch: 30–50 lbs · WDH: 100–200 lbs

Trailer Tongue Weight (lbs)

Max Rated

10,000

lbs · OEM rating

−

Load Penalty

lbs · above baseline

Available to Tow

10,000

lbs · your setup

Available (100%)

⚡

Tow package required: Trailering Equipment Package (Z82)

Max tongue weight for this config: 1,000 lbs

Uses SAE J2807 standard (150 lb driver baseline). Always verify ratings with your owner's manual and dealer before towing.

Engine

Cab

Bed

Drive

Max Tow

Payload

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

MAX10,000lbs

pkg req.

—

5.3L V8 gasoline

355 hp · 383 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

MAX10,000lbs

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 for current filter. "pkg req." = tow package required.

⚠ IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE TOWING

Figures shown are base configuration ratings from official manufacturer towing guides. Your actual capacity may differ based on installed options and accessories. For non-HD trucks, payload is often the limiting factor — not tow rating. Always check: (1) the yellow sticker on your driver door jamb for actual payload, (2) your hitch receiver weight rating, and (3) real-world tongue weight including propane, batteries and water.

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.

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Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Towing Capacity