2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 towing capacity
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 12,000 lb (half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bed | V8, 8.1 Liter | 340 | 455 | — | 12,000 | — | 5,845 | — |
| Long Bed | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | 300 | 520 | — | 12,000 | — | 5,935 | — |
| Long Bed | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | 300 | 520 | — | 12,000 | — | 6,103 | — |
| Long Bed | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | 300 | 520 | — | 12,000 | — | 5,935 | — |
| Long Bed | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | 300 | 520 | — | 12,000 | — | 6,103 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.
How this year compares to 2001
The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 carried a maximum tow rating of 12,000 lb. The 2002 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2002 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2002 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 | 12,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 12,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended CAB | 12,000 |
| 2002 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.