Chevy Towing Capacity Chart: Every Chevrolet Truck and SUV Compared
Last updated: October 14, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Ratings from Chevrolet’s official towing charts
How much can a Chevy tow? Anywhere from 1,000 pounds for a Trailblazer to 36,000 pounds for a Silverado 3500 HD, and up to 38,000 pounds for the 2027 Silverado HD arriving in late 2026. This chart lists the maximum towing capacity of every Chevrolet truck and SUV, what equipment each rating needs, and which models fit the camper, boat or equipment trailer you plan to pull around Colorado.
Quick Answer
The Chevy that tows the most is the Silverado 3500 HD, rated up to 36,000 lbs with a gooseneck hitch (2026 Duramax dually); the 2027 Silverado HD raises that to 38,000 lbs. Among half-ton trucks, the 2027 Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,700 lbs and the 2026 up to 13,300 lbs. The Silverado EV tows up to 12,500 lbs, the Tahoe 8,400 lbs, the Suburban 8,200 lbs, the Colorado 7,700 lbs, the Traverse 5,000 lbs and the Blazer 4,500 lbs. The Equinox, Equinox EV and Blazer EV are rated for 1,500 lbs, the Trailblazer for 1,000 lbs, and the Trax is not rated to tow.
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Chevy Towing Capacity Chart (2026 and 2027 Models)
Each rating below is Chevrolet’s maximum for that model, which only applies to a specific engine, cab, drive and equipment combination. Use it to narrow your choices, then check the rating for the exact vehicle you are considering.
| Vehicle | Max towing | What the max rating requires | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado HD (2027) | 38,000 lbs gooseneck; up to 20,000 lbs conventional | 3500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed WT 2WD dually, new 8.3L Duramax, Max Trailering Package. Arriving late 2026. | Silverado HD |
| Silverado 3500 HD (2026) | 36,000 lbs gooseneck; 20,000 lbs conventional | Regular Cab Long Bed WT 2WD dually, 6.6L Duramax, Max Trailering Package | Silverado HD |
| Silverado 2500 HD (2026) | 22,050 lbs gooseneck/fifth-wheel; 20,000 lbs conventional | Long Bed 4WD, 6.6L Duramax, Max Trailering Package | Silverado HD |
| Silverado 1500 (2027) | 13,700 lbs | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD, 5.7L V8, Max Trailering Package. On sale late 2026. | Silverado 1500 |
| Silverado 1500 (2026) | 13,300 lbs | Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD, 3.0L Duramax, Max Trailering Package, 20-inch wheels | Silverado 1500 |
| Silverado EV | 12,500 lbs | Extended Range LT or Extended Range Trail Boss | Silverado EV |
| Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | 2WD, 5.3L V8, Max Trailering Package | Tahoe |
| Suburban | 8,200 lbs | 2WD, 5.3L V8, Max Trailering Package | Suburban |
| Colorado (2026) | 7,700 lbs | Advanced Trailering Package (standard on Trail Boss and Z71); ZR2 is rated 6,000 lbs | Colorado |
| Traverse | 5,000 lbs | 2.5L Turbo with factory trailering equipment | Traverse |
| Blazer (2026) | 4,500 lbs | 3.6L V6 and Trailering Package | Blazer |
| Equinox | 1,500 lbs | AWD | Equinox |
| Equinox EV (2026) | 1,500 lbs | Any model | Equinox EV |
| Blazer EV (2026) | 1,500 lbs | FWD or AWD | Blazer EV |
| Trailblazer (2026) | 1,000 lbs | May require additional equipment, such as an accessory hitch | Trailblazer |
| Trax (2026) | Not rated to tow | — | Trax |
Sources: 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and model towing charts, chevrolet.com model pages and Build & Price, and the GM newsroom (2027 Silverado HD, September 24, 2026), reviewed October 14, 2026. Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Equinox and Silverado EV ratings are the same for 2026 and 2027 models. Chevrolet has not yet published 2027 ratings for Colorado, Blazer, Trailblazer, Trax, Equinox EV or Blazer EV.
Which Chevy Can Tow Your Trailer?
Start with your trailer’s loaded weight, not its dry weight. The trailer’s GVWR, printed on its VIN plate, is the safest number to plan around, because water, propane, gear and toys add up fast. Then pick a vehicle whose rating clears that number with room to spare, especially for mountain driving.
| Loaded trailer weight | Chevy models rated for it | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 lbs | Equinox (AWD), Equinox EV, Blazer EV, plus everything below; Trailblazer up to 1,000 lbs | Small utility trailers, bike or cargo trailers, a single personal watercraft |
| Up to 5,000 lbs | Traverse; Blazer up to 4,500 lbs (3.6L V6) | Small campers and boats, landscaping trailers |
| Up to 8,400 lbs | Tahoe (8,400), Suburban (8,200), Colorado (7,700) | Mid-size travel trailers, larger boats, side-by-side and snowmobile trailers |
| Up to 13,700 lbs | Silverado 1500 (13,300 for 2026, 13,700 for 2027), Silverado EV (12,500) | Larger travel trailers, car haulers, equipment trailers |
| Over 13,700 lbs, or fifth-wheel and gooseneck | Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD (up to 36,000 lbs; 38,000 lbs for 2027) | Fifth-wheel campers, horse and livestock trailers, heavy equipment |
Model ratings are Chevrolet maximums for properly equipped vehicles. Typical uses are examples only; trailer weights vary widely, so always check your trailer’s GVWR.
Remember payload. Tongue weight on a conventional trailer should be 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight, and the kingpin weight of a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer 15 to 25 percent, according to Chevrolet’s trailering guide. That weight, plus passengers and cargo, comes out of the vehicle’s payload, which is often the real limit.
Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
Every new Silverado 1500 on Emich’s lot today is a 2026 crew cab 4WD. The redesigned 2027 arrives in late 2026 with two new V8s and a higher maximum rating.
| Engine | 2026 max towing | 2027 engine | 2027 max towing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L TurboMax | 9,500 lbs | 2.7L Enhanced TurboMax | 9,400 lbs |
| 5.3L V8 | 11,400 lbs | 5.7L V8 (new) | 13,700 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,200 lbs | 6.6L V8 (new) | 9,700 lbs |
| 3.0L Duramax | 13,300 lbs | 3.0L Duramax | 12,000 lbs |
Sources: chevrolet.com 2026 Silverado 1500 towing chart and 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide; GM newsroom and chevrolet.com 2027 Silverado 1500 disclosures. Ratings require specific configurations and, for the highest ratings, the Max Trailering Package.
For crew cab ratings, payload and towing tips, see the 2027 Silverado 1500 towing capacity guide. For trims, pricing and current offers on the 2026 trucks in stock, see our Chevy Silverado 1500 guide, and for everything new on the redesigned truck, our 2027 Silverado guide.
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD Towing Capacity
If your trailer weighs more than a half-ton can pull, or you tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck, the Silverado HD is the Chevy for the job.
| 2026 model and engine | Max conventional | Max fifth-wheel / gooseneck |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 HD, 6.6L gas V8 | 16,000 lbs | 18,700 lbs |
| 2500 HD, 6.6L Duramax diesel | 20,000 lbs (Max Trailering Package) | 22,050 lbs (Max Trailering Package) |
| 3500 HD, 6.6L gas V8 | 18,700 lbs | 19,080 lbs |
| 3500 HD, 6.6L Duramax diesel | 20,000 lbs | 32,000 lbs fifth-wheel; 36,000 lbs gooseneck (Max Trailering Package) |
Sources: 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and Chevrolet’s 2026 Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD towing charts. The 36,000-lb rating requires a 3500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed WT 2WD dually with the Max Trailering Package; without the package, gooseneck towing is 35,500 lbs.
Chevrolet says every Silverado HD dually with the Duramax can pull more than 30,000 lbs. A factory Gooseneck/5th Wheel Prep Package adds a hitch platform, a box-mounted harness and a spray-on bedliner. For 2027, the Silverado HD adds an available 8.3L Duramax V8 with 555 hp and 1,230 lb-ft, rated up to 38,000 lbs gooseneck and up to 20,000 lbs conventional; the 6.6L gas V8 is rated up to 19,000 lbs. Shop in-stock Silverado HD trucks, or see our Chevy Silverado HD guide for trims, pricing and offers.
Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity
The midsize Colorado tows up to 7,700 lbs with its 2.7L TurboMax engine, as long as the truck has the right trailering equipment. That last part matters: a WT, Custom or LT without the Advanced Trailering Package is rated at just 3,500 lbs.
| 2026 Colorado trim | Max towing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WT, Custom, LT | 3,500 lbs as built; 7,700 lbs with the Advanced Trailering Package | The $945 package adds a trailer brake controller, hitch, wiring, the in-vehicle trailering app and an auto-locking rear differential |
| Trail Boss | 7,700 lbs | Trailering equipment included |
| Z71 | 7,700 lbs | Trailering equipment included |
| ZR2 and ZR2 Bison | 6,000 lbs | Rated lower than the other trims |
Sources: chevrolet.com Colorado towing disclosure, Chevrolet’s 2026 Colorado towing chart and Build & Price. Chevrolet has not published 2027 Colorado ratings yet.
Shopping a Colorado to tow? Confirm the Advanced Trailering Package on WT, Custom and LT trucks, or choose a Trail Boss or Z71. Shop in-stock Colorado trucks, or see our Chevy Colorado guide for trims, pricing and offers.
Chevy Silverado EV Towing Capacity
The electric Silverado EV tows up to 12,500 lbs in Extended Range LT and Extended Range Trail Boss form. Standard Range models are rated at 8,500 lbs and the Max Range Trail Boss at 10,200 lbs. Expect range to drop noticeably while towing, especially on mountain grades and in cold weather, so plan charging stops around the trailer.
Sources: chevrolet.com 2027 Silverado EV towing disclosure, Chevrolet’s 2026 Silverado EV towing chart and Build & Price. May require optional trailering equipment.
Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Towing Capacity
The Tahoe is the top-towing Chevy SUV at 8,400 lbs, and the longer Suburban is rated up to 8,200 lbs. Both reach their maximums with the 5.3L V8, 2WD and the Max Trailering Package, which adds an integrated trailer brake controller, an enhanced cooling radiator and the Advanced Trailering Package. 4WD versions are rated slightly lower.
| Engine | Tahoe 2WD | Tahoe 4WD | Suburban 2WD | Suburban 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,500 lbs |
| 5.3L V8 + Max Trailering Package | 8,400 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 7,700 lbs | 7,600 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 7,300 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 + Max Trailering Package | 8,200 lbs | 8,100 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 7,800 lbs |
| 3.0L Duramax diesel | 8,200 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 8,100 lbs | 7,800 lbs |
Sources: 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and chevrolet.com Build & Price (2026 and 2027 models). The Max Trailering Package is a $465 option on 2WD and $590 on 4WD. With the package, the 4WD Tahoe Duramax is listed at 8,000 lbs in the trailering guide and 7,900 lbs in Build & Price.
Shop in-stock Tahoes or Suburbans at Emich Chevrolet. For trims, pricing and offers, see our Chevy Tahoe guide and Chevy Suburban guide.
Traverse, Blazer, Equinox, Trailblazer and Trax Towing
- Traverse: 5,000 lbs. Every retail trim with the 2.5L Turbo and factory trailering equipment is rated 5,000 lbs, including the Z71. Without the trailering equipment, the rating is 1,500 lbs. Shop Traverse or see our Chevy Traverse guide.
- Blazer: 4,500 lbs with the RS’s available 3.6L V6 and trailering equipment ($650 on FWD, standard on AWD). The 2.0L Turbo is rated at 3,250 lbs with trailering equipment. Shop Blazer or see our Chevy Blazer guide.
- Equinox: 1,500 lbs with AWD and proper equipment; front-wheel-drive models are rated at 800 lbs in Build & Price. Shop Equinox or read our Chevy Equinox guide.
- Equinox EV and Blazer EV: up to 1,500 lbs with factory trailering equipment, FWD or AWD (the Blazer EV SS is not rated to tow). See our Chevy Equinox EV guide and Chevy Blazer EV guide.
- Trailblazer: 1,000 lbs with the available $1,025 Trailering Package (factory hitch and wiring). See our Chevy Trailblazer guide.
- Trax: Chevrolet says the 2026 Trax is not rated to tow. See our Chevy Trax guide.
Towing in Colorado: Leave Yourself a Margin
Tow ratings are set under standardized conditions, and Colorado driving is anything but standard. Naturally aspirated engines lose power as you climb, long grades on I-70 and over the passes work brakes and cooling systems hard, and mountain weather changes fast. Turbocharged engines, including the TurboMax and the Duramax diesels, hold their power better at elevation.
- Plan around your trailer’s loaded weight and stay comfortably below your vehicle’s maximum rating for mountain trips.
- Use tow/haul mode and engine braking on descents instead of riding the brakes.
- Set trailer brake gain before you leave, and check tire pressures on both the vehicle and the trailer.
- Count tongue weight, passengers and gear against payload, which is often the real limit.
- Follow the severe-service maintenance schedule if you tow often, and schedule service before a big trip.
Chevy Towing Capacity FAQs
What Chevy can tow the most?
The Silverado 3500 HD. The 2026 model is rated up to 36,000 lbs with a gooseneck hitch (Duramax dually with the Max Trailering Package), and the 2027 Silverado HD with the new 8.3L Duramax is rated up to 38,000 lbs. For conventional (bumper-pull) towing, the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD are rated up to 20,000 lbs.
How much can a Chevy Silverado 1500 tow?
Up to 13,300 lbs for the 2026 Silverado 1500 (3.0L Duramax) and up to 13,700 lbs for the redesigned 2027 (5.7L V8), each with the Max Trailering Package in a specific configuration.
How much can a Chevy Colorado tow?
Up to 7,700 lbs with the Advanced Trailering Package, which is standard on the Trail Boss and Z71 and a $945 option on the WT, Custom and LT. Without it, those trims are rated at 3,500 lbs. The ZR2 is rated at 6,000 lbs.
How much can a Chevy Tahoe tow?
Up to 8,400 lbs with the 5.3L V8, 2WD and the Max Trailering Package. A 4WD Tahoe with the same setup is rated at 8,200 lbs.
Which tows more, the Tahoe or the Suburban?
The Tahoe, slightly: 8,400 lbs versus 8,200 lbs for the Suburban, both with the 5.3L V8, 2WD and the Max Trailering Package. The Suburban offers more cargo and passenger space behind the third row.
How much can a Chevy Traverse tow?
Up to 5,000 lbs with the 2.5L Turbo and factory trailering equipment on every retail trim, including the Z71. Without the trailering equipment, it is rated at 1,500 lbs.
Can a Chevy Equinox tow?
Yes, up to 1,500 lbs with AWD. Front-wheel-drive Equinox models are rated lower. The Equinox EV and Blazer EV are also rated for 1,500 lbs.
Can the Chevy Trax tow?
No. Chevrolet says the 2026 Trax is not rated to tow. If you need light towing in a small SUV, the Trailblazer is rated for 1,000 lbs and the Equinox for 1,500 lbs with AWD.
How much can the Silverado EV tow?
Up to 12,500 lbs for the Extended Range LT and Extended Range Trail Boss. Range drops when towing, so plan charging stops for longer trips.
What is the Max Trailering Package?
It is the factory option that unlocks the highest tow ratings on the Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban. On the Tahoe and Suburban, for example, it adds an integrated trailer brake controller, an enhanced cooling radiator and advanced trailering camera and blind zone features. Contents vary by model, so ask us to confirm it on a specific vehicle.
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Sources: the 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and Chevrolet’s model towing charts, chevrolet.com model pages, disclosures and Build & Price, and the GM newsroom, reviewed October 14, 2026. 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. 2027 ratings are based on Chevrolet’s announcements and may change before production.