1999 Chevrolet S 10 towing capacity
The 1999 Chevrolet S 10 is published in 10 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (3,500 lb) sits in compact SUV / minivan territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 1999 Chevrolet S 10 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box | — | 120 | 140 | 3.73 | 2,000 | 4,200 | 3,029 | 1,171 |
| LS 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box | — | 120 | 140 | 3.73 | 2,000 | 4,200 | 3,029 | 1,171 |
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 7.3 ft. box | — | 120 | 140 | 3.73 | 2,000 | 4,600 | 3,204 | 1,396 |
| LS 4x2 Regular Cab 7.3 ft. box | — | 120 | 140 | 3.73 | 2,000 | 4,600 | 3,204 | 1,396 |
| LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box | — | 120 | 140 | 4.1 | 2,000 | 4,600 | 3,053 | 1,547 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box | — | 180 | 240 | 3.08 | 3,500 | 4,650 | 3,556 | 1,094 |
| LS 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box | — | 180 | 240 | 3.08 | 3,500 | 4,650 | 3,556 | 1,094 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 7.3 ft. box | — | 180 | 240 | 3.42 | 3,500 | 5,150 | 3,641 | 1,509 |
| LS 4x4 Regular Cab 7.3 ft. box | — | 180 | 240 | 3.42 | 3,500 | 5,150 | 3,641 | 1,509 |
| LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box | — | 180 | 240 | 3.08 | 3,500 | 4,650 | 3,754 | 896 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
Other 1999 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 1999 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet 2500 HD Extended CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet 2500 HD Regular CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular CAB | 11,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.