The table below lists every trim of the 2010 Chevrolet Express 1500 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 Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van 195 260 3.42 4,400 4,894 2,406
LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 310 334 3.42 6,300 5,295 2,005
LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 310 334 3.42 6,300 5,295 2,005
LS All-wheel Drive Passenger Van 310 334 3.42 6,100 5,593 1,707
LT All-wheel Drive Passenger Van 310 334 3.42 6,100 5,593 1,707
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van 310 334 3.73 6,700 4,894 2,406
Work Van All-wheel Drive Cargo Van 310 334 3.42 6,400 5,179 2,121
Upfitter All-wheel Drive Cargo Van 310 334 3.73 6,400 5,179 2,121

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 2009

The 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 6,700 lb. The 2010 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 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2010 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2010 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.