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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity.

Published trailer ratings range from 7,100 to 13,300 lbs across the configurations in Chevrolet's same-year guide.

Built from the 2021 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. Source pages are cited below.

Engine groups

Towing capacity by engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2021 ratings for your specific Chevrolet Silverado 1500 configuration.

All consumer-visible condition groups in this year resolve to one published rating outcome.

Towing Capacity Chart

2021 Silverado 1500 published configurations

172 groups172 exact7,100 to 13,300 lbs published
Crew Cab / Short Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,300 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,300 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x2 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x2 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Custom 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 10,900 lbs 16,800 lbs with Custom Max Trailering Package; Custom p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Custom 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 7,900 lbs 16,800 lbs with Custom Max Trailering Package; Custom p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Custom 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 10,900 lbs 16,800 lbs with Custom Max Trailering Package; Custom p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Custom 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 7,900 lbs 16,800 lbs with Custom Max Trailering Package; Custom p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,300 lbs 12,800 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,200 lbs 12,800 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,800 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,800 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,500 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / Trail Boss 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 8,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,400 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,400 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,200 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,200 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 10,700 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 10,700 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 11,900 lbs 17,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,200 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 17,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,200 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x4 Not listed 9,000 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x4 Not listed 9,000 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,200 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,200 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,400 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,400 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,400 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,400 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,200 lbs 12,800 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,100 lbs 12,800 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,500 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,500 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,100 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,200 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 8,500 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,000 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 8,900 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,400 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,300 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed 4x4 Not listed 7,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 10,300 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,900 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 10,300 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 8,900 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 11,900 lbs 17,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 8,900 lbs 17,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 7,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x4 Not listed 9,000 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.29 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x4 Not listed 7,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,300 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,300 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,800 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,800 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,800 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 11,500 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,800 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x2 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x2 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / RST 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 13,300 lbs 19,100 lbs with Max Trailering Package; requires 20" wheels; RST p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / RST 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 13,300 lbs 19,100 lbs with Max Trailering Package; requires 20" wheels; RST p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,300 lbs 12,800 lbs Trail Boss p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,300 lbs 12,800 lbs Trail Boss p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed / Trail Boss 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs Trail Boss p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,400 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,400 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 11,100 lbs 16,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,500 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,100 lbs 17,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,100 lbs 17,800 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.2L V8 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 3.0L I-6 4x4 Not listed 9,100 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,600 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x2 Not listed 9,500 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,900 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 4.3L V6 4x2 Not listed 7,800 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 10,000 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,900 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 10,000 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x2 Not listed 9,900 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,400 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 2.7L Turbo 4x4 Not listed 9,300 lbs 14,500 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,600 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 4.3L V6 4x4 Not listed 7,500 lbs 12,800 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,700 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.28 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed 4x4 Not listed 9,600 lbs 15,000 lbs No row note p.30 Exact
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing guide notes.

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Guide rating notes

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FIG. 2021.2 Trailering Guide

Trailer brake guidance

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FIG. 2021.3 Trailering Guide

Maximum-rating scope

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FIG. 2021.4 Trailering Guide

Weight-rating checks

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FIG. 2021.5 Trailering Guide

Trailer load distribution

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FIG. 2021.6 Trailering Guide

GVWR guidance

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FIG. 2021.7 Trailering Guide

GCWR and combined weight

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FIG. 2021.8 Trailering Guide

Safety-chain guidance

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FIG. 2021.9 Trailering Guide

Conventional trailer loading

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FIG. 2021.10 Trailering Guide

Trailering Information Label

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