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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity chart

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Published Max
13,300 lbs
Max GCWR
19,100 lbs
Unresolved
0
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing chart
Engine group

6.2L V8

7,500–13,300 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

6.2L V8 configurations

20 groups20 exact7,500 to 13,300 lbs published
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 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 / 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 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
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 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 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
Engine group

5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed

8,900–11,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L V8 (L84) with 8-speed configurations

24 groups24 exact8,900 to 11,500 lbs published
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) 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 / 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) 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
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) 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
Engine group

5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed

8,900–11,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L V8 (L84/YK9) with 8-speed configurations

24 groups24 exact8,900 to 11,500 lbs published
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 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 / 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 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
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 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
Engine group

5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed

7,900–10,900 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L V8 (L82) with 6-speed configurations

24 groups24 exact7,900 to 10,900 lbs published
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 / 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 / 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 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 / 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 / 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 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
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 / 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 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
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) 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
Engine group

5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed

7,900–10,900 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L V8 (L82/YK9) with 6-speed configurations

24 groups24 exact7,900 to 10,900 lbs published
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 / 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 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 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 / 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 / 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 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
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 / 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 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
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 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
Engine group

2.7L Turbo

8,900–9,600 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.7L Turbo configurations

16 groups16 exact8,900 to 9,600 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 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 / 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 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
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 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
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 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
Engine group

Duramax 3.0L I-6

7,600–9,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Duramax 3.0L I-6 configurations

10 groups10 exact7,600 to 9,500 lbs published
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 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 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 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 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
Engine group

5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed

7,700–9,300 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L V8 (L84) with 10-speed configurations

8 groups8 exact7,700 to 9,300 lbs published
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 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 / 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 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
Engine group

4.3L V6

7,100–7,900 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

4.3L V6 configurations

22 groups22 exact7,100 to 7,900 lbs published
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 / 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 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 / 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 / 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 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
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 / 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 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
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 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
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SAME-YEAR GUIDE
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing guide notes.

Chevrolet publishes these topics at document level. Use them with the matching rating row and verify the specific truck, hitch, trailer, and certification labels before towing.

FIG. 2021.1 Trailering Guide

Guide rating notes

Document-level guidance cited on p.3. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.2 Trailering Guide

Trailer brake guidance

Document-level guidance cited on p.6. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.3 Trailering Guide

Maximum-rating scope

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.4 Trailering Guide

Weight-rating checks

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.5 Trailering Guide

Trailer load distribution

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.6 Trailering Guide

GVWR guidance

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.7 Trailering Guide

GCWR and combined weight

Document-level guidance cited on p.7. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.8 Trailering Guide

Safety-chain guidance

Document-level guidance cited on p.9. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.9 Trailering Guide

Conventional trailer loading

Document-level guidance cited on p.9. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2021.10 Trailering Guide

Trailering Information Label

Document-level guidance cited on p.10. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

These are document-level guide topics. A row requirement appears only when Chevrolet marks that specific rating row.
Lookup state

Multiple outcomes remain visible

An unresolved row presents all published candidates. It does not choose the lowest, highest, or first candidate as the answer.

Vehicle check

Verify the specific truck

Use the vehicle certification and trailering labels plus the owner manual before towing.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations identify the Chevrolet guide pages used for the 2021 Silverado 1500 chart and displayed guide notes.

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