2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Towing Capacity & Tow Rating

The table below lists every trim of the 2004 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
Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	5,857	—
Pickup 2D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	5,857	—
LS Pickup 2D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	5,857	—
Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	5,951	—
Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	6,168	—
Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	300	520	—	12,000	—	6,021	—
LS Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	300	520	—	12,000	—	5,951	—
Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	310	590	—	12,000	—	6,147	—
LS Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	310	590	—	12,000	—	6,168	—
LT Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	300	520	—	12,000	—	5,951	—
LT Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	310	590	—	12,000	—	6,168	—
Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	6,168	—
Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	310	590	—	12,000	—	6,147	—
LS Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	310	590	—	12,000	—	6,168	—
LT Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	310	590	—	12,000	—	6,168	—
Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.0 Liter	300	360	—	12,000	—	5,951	—
Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	300	520	—	12,000	—	6,021	—
LS Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	300	520	—	12,000	—	5,951	—
LT Pickup 4D 8 ft	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	300	520	—	12,000	—	5,951	—

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 2003

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 carried a maximum tow rating of 12,000 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 3500 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.