2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CAB towing capacity
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CAB is published in 16 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,500 to 9,100 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (9,100 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew 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 | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,300 | — | 5,247 | — |
| Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V6, EcoTec3, Flex Fuel, 4.3 Liter | 285 | 305 | — | 5,500 | — | 5,036 | — |
| LS Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V6, EcoTec3, Flex Fuel, 4.3 Liter | 285 | 305 | — | 5,500 | — | 5,036 | — |
| LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,100 | — | 5,461 | — |
| LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,300 | — | 5,247 | — |
| Custom Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 9,100 | — | 5,461 | — |
| Custom Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 7,000 | — | 5,300 | — |
| Z71 LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,100 | — | 5,461 | — |
| LT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 7,000 | — | 5,300 | — |
| Z71 LT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 7,000 | — | 5,300 | — |
| LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,100 | — | 5,461 | — |
| LTZ Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,100 | — | 5,300 | — |
| Z71 LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,100 | — | 5,461 | — |
| Z71 LTZ Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 6,100 | — | 5,300 | — |
| High Country Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 9,100 | — | 5,300 | — |
| High Country Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 9,100 | — | 5,461 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2017
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 11,700 lb. The 2018 model is rated 2,600 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2018 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2018 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 15,000 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 15,000 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 14,500 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 14,500 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 14,500 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Double CAB | 14,100 |
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.