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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is published in 61 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,400 to 10,700 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,700 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Truck Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 9,100 — 4,463 —
Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft V6, 4.3 Liter 195 260 — 10,000 — 4,594 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V6, 4.3 Liter 195 260 — 6,700 — 4,906 —
LT Pickup 2D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,000 — 4,594 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 9,600 — 5,095 —
LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 6,700 — 4,906 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 6,500 — 5,488 —
LT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 8,900 — 4,707 —
LT Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 6,500 — 5,488 —
XFE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 7,000 — 5,095 —
LS Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 6,700 — 5,095 —
LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,400 — 5,267 —
LT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,400 — 5,329 —
LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,700 — 4,906 —
Hybrid Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Hybrid, 6.0 Liter 332 367 — 5,900 — 5,781 —
LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 9,200 — 5,488 —
LTZ Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,600 — 5,095 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V6, 4.3 Liter 195 260 — 6,700 — 4,906 —
LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 6,700 — 4,906 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 6,500 — 5,488 —
LT Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 6,500 — 5,488 —
LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,400 — 5,267 —
LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,700 — 4,906 —
LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 9,200 — 5,488 —
Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 9,600 — 5,095 —
XFE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 7,000 — 5,095 —
LS Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter 302 305 — 6,700 — 5,095 —
LT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,400 — 5,329 —
Hybrid Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Hybrid, 6.0 Liter 332 367 — 5,900 — 5,781 —
LTZ Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter 315 335 — 10,600 — 5,095 —
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB — 195 260 3.23 4,800 6,400 4,463 1,937
LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 4,700 6,400 4,463 1,937
LT 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 5,100 6,400 4,594 1,806
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — 195 260 3.23 4,700 6,400 4,594 1,806
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 4,700 6,800 4,906 1,894
LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,900 6,800 4,906 1,894
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 195 260 3.23 4,400 6,400 4,906 1,494
LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 4,700 6,800 4,906 1,894
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,700 6,900 5,244 1,656
LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,700 6,900 5,244 1,656
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,700 6,900 5,244 1,656
LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 6,000 6,400 4,707 1,693
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB — 195 260 3.73 5,100 6,400 4,707 1,693
LT 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,800 6,800 4,855 1,945
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — 195 260 3.73 4,900 6,400 4,855 1,545
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,500 7,000 5,267 1,733
LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,800 7,000 5,267 1,733
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,500 7,000 5,267 1,733
LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,500 7,000 5,267 1,733
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,500 7,000 5,488 1,512
LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,500 7,000 5,488 1,512
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,500 7,000 5,488 1,512
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 4,700 6,800 5,095 1,705
LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,800 6,800 5,095 1,705
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 4,700 6,800 5,095 1,705
LS 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.23 4,700 6,800 5,095 1,705
Xtra Fuel Economy 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 7,000 6,700 5,095 1,605
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,500 7,000 5,329 1,671
LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 315 335 3.08 6,700 7,000 5,329 1,671
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,500 7,000 5,329 1,671
LS 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — 302 305 3.42 5,500 7,000 5,329 1,671

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 2010

The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 10,700 lb. The 2011 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2011 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB 16,000
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended CAB 16,000
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB 16,000
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 16,000
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended 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.