2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double CAB towing capacity
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double CAB is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,200 to 11,800 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (11,800 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double 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 4D 6 1/2 ft | V6, EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | 285 | 305 | — | 9,400 | — | 5,010 | — |
| LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 383 | — | 9,200 | — | 5,263 | — |
| Z71 LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 383 | — | 10,900 | — | 5,263 | — |
| Custom Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 383 | — | 9,200 | — | 5,263 | — |
| LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 383 | — | 10,900 | — | 5,263 | — |
| Z71 LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 383 | — | 11,800 | — | 5,263 | — |
| LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 383 | — | 11,800 | — | 5,263 | — |
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 2015
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 11,900 lb. The 2016 model is rated 100 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2016 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Double CAB | 20,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB | 20,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 20,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd | 15,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 15,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 14,500 |
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.