2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is published in 24 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 6,000 to 12,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (12,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.23 | 6,000 | 6,900 | 5,035 | 1,865 |
| WT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 5,246 | 1,754 |
| LS 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.23 | 6,000 | 6,900 | 5,035 | 1,865 |
| LT w/1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.23 | 6,000 | 6,900 | 5,035 | 1,865 |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.42 | 7,000 | 7,100 | 5,300 | 1,800 |
| LS 4x2 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 5,246 | 1,754 |
| LT w/1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 5,246 | 1,754 |
| WT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
| LS 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.42 | 7,000 | 7,100 | 5,300 | 1,800 |
| LS 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.42 | 7,000 | 7,100 | 5,300 | 1,800 |
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
| LTZ w/1LZ 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 9,000 | 7,000 | 5,035 | 1,965 |
| LTZ w/1LZ 4x2 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 9,000 | 7,000 | 5,246 | 1,754 |
| LT w/2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 305 | 3.42 | 7,000 | 7,100 | 5,300 | 1,800 |
| LT w/2LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 6,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
| LTZ w/1LZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 9,000 | 7,200 | 5,300 | 1,900 |
| LTZ w/1LZ 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.08 | 9,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
| LTZ w/2LZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.42 | 9,000 | 7,200 | 5,300 | 1,900 |
| LTZ w/2LZ 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.42 | 9,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
| High Country 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.42 | 12,000 | 7,000 | 5,035 | 1,965 |
| High Country 4x2 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.42 | 12,000 | 7,000 | 5,246 | 1,754 |
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 5,300 | 1,900 |
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 153.5 in. WB | — | 355 | 383 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 5,460 | 1,740 |
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 2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 12,000 lb. The 2017 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 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2017 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2017 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd | 15,000 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 15,000 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 15,000 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 14,500 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 14,500 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 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.