2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular CAB towing capacity
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular CAB is published in 4 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,900 to 10,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter | 302 | 305 | — | 9,100 | — | 4,443 | — |
| LT Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | 315 | 335 | — | 10,000 | — | 4,582 | — |
| Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | V6, 4.3 Liter | 195 | 260 | — | 10,000 | — | 4,582 | — |
| LT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | 315 | 335 | — | 8,900 | — | 4,695 | — |
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 2009
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 8,900 lb. The 2010 model adds 1,100 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 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular CAB 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.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 13,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 13,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 13,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 13,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended CAB | 13,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB | 13,000 |
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.