2012 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 Reg Cab SRW 4WD towing capacity
The 2012 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 Reg Cab SRW 4WD is published in 3 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,700 to 17,400 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (17,400 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 Reg Cab SRW 4WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | — | — | — | 9,700 | — | — | — |
| 6.0L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | — | — | — | 13,000 | — | — | — |
| 6.6L V-8 TD | 6.6L V-8 TD | — | — | — | 17,400 | — | — | — |
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 2011
The 2011 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 Reg Cab SRW 4WD carried a maximum tow rating of 17,400 lb. The 2012 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 2011 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 Reg Cab SRW 4WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2012 Chevrolet-GMC models
The rest of Chevrolet-GMC's 2012 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
Notes
- 3.73 axle ratio
- 4.10 axle ratio
- 3.73 axle ratio
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.