2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger towing capacity
The 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 7,300 lb (mid-size SUV / pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van | V8, 5.7 Liter | 255 | 330 | — | 7,300 | — | 5,062 | — |
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.
How this year compares to 2000
The 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger carried a maximum tow rating of 6,500 lb. The 2001 model adds 800 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2001 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2001 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 12,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 12,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended CAB | 12,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular CAB | 12,000 |
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.