2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended CAB towing capacity
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended CAB is published in 9 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 7,800 to 8,800 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,800 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended CAB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.8 Liter | 270 | 285 | — | 8,800 | — | 4,555 | — |
| Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V6, 4.3 Liter | 195 | 260 | — | 8,100 | — | 4,555 | — |
| Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.3 Liter | 285 | 325 | — | 7,900 | — | 4,828 | — |
| LS Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.3 Liter | 285 | 325 | — | 8,600 | — | 4,828 | — |
| Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.3 Liter | 285 | 325 | — | 8,800 | — | 4,555 | — |
| Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.3 Liter | 285 | 325 | — | 8,600 | — | 4,828 | — |
| LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.3 Liter | 285 | 325 | — | 8,800 | — | 4,555 | — |
| SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 6.0 Liter | 345 | 380 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,013 | — |
| LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.3 Liter | 285 | 325 | — | 8,600 | — | 4,828 | — |
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 2003
The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 8,800 lb. The 2004 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2004 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended 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.