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2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ in Radiant Red Tintcoat
 

Whether you need a truck for work or play, you can’t go wrong with one of the models from the Chevrolet lineup. If you want light-duty capability in Omaha, you should check out the Silverado 1500. This truck produces immense power, is equipped with modern tech, and can even tow all of your equipment across the area. To learn more about the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 tow rating, read the following guide from Sid Dillon Chevrolet-blair Inc. We’ll cover towing capabilities as well as engine options and the Trailering Package.

 

How Much Can A Silverado 1500 Tow?

The Chevy Silverado 1500 offers several powerful engine options. So, how much can a Silverado 1500 tow? The Silverado tow rating depends on the engine; the available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine offers the maximum towing, payload, and torque capacities: 

  • Max Available Towing Capacity: 13,300 pounds*
  • Max Available Payload Capacity: 2,260 pounds**
  • Max Available Torque: 495 Ib-ft***

We’ve also compiled information about each engine to help you decide what’s ideal for your needs: 

TurboMax™

Standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss:

  • 310 hp
  • Best-in-class 430 lb-ft of standard torque
  • Active Fuel Management™ and Automatic Stop/Start
  • 8-speed automatic transmission

5.3L EcoTec®3 V8

Standard on LTZ and High Country. Available on WT Double Cab and Crew Cab models, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss:

  • 355 hp
  • 383 lb-ft of torque
  • Dynamic Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start
  • 10-speed automatic transmission

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

Available on RST (Crew Cab 4×4), LT Trail Boss, LTZ (4×4), ZR2 and High Country (4×4):

  • 420 hp
  • 460 lb-ft of torque
  • Equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start
  • 10-speed automatic transmission

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel

Standard on ZR2. Available on Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country:

  • 305 hp
  • 495 lb-ft of torque
  • Automatic Stop/Start
  • 10-speed automatic transmission

Chevy Silverado 1500 Trailering Package

The Trailering Package is standard on some Silverado trim levels, such as the Custom configuration, and available on others, like the Work Truck trim. Chevrolet notes that you may require additional optional equipment in light of your hauling project in Lincoln or Fremont. Check out what this package includes: 

  • Trailer hitch
  • Trailering hitch platform
  • 2-inch receiver hitch, 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
  • 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer’s lights and brakes to your vehicle
  • Hitch Guidance

The Max Trailering Package is an available option on some configurations, such as the RST, and includes: 

  • Trailering Package
  • Increased towing and GCWR
  • Automatic locking rear differential
  • Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
  • Enhanced cooling radiator
  • Revised shock tuning
  • Heavier-duty rear springs and increased RGAWR
  • 9.76-inch rear axle
  • 3.42 axle ratio (gas engine), 3.73 axle ratio (diesel engine)
  • Trailer brake controller

As with the Trailering Package, you might need additional optional equipment with the Max Trailering Package. 

Test-Drive The Latest Silverado 1500 At Sid Dillon Chevrolet-blair Inc

Head on over to our lot in Blair, and take the latest Silverado 1500 for a spin! If you’d like to schedule a test drive, fill out this form, and our team will confirm the time with you shortly. We look forward to seeing you soon!


*Requires Silverado Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. 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.

**Requires Silverado Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with TurboMax engine. For comparison purposes only. See the Owner’s Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.

***Requires available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine.

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