The table below lists every trim of the 2026 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
RST 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter 310 430 13,200 5,010
Work Truck 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter 310 430 9,200 5,010
Custom 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter 310 430 9,000 5,010
LT 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter 310 430 12,900 5,010
Custom Trail Boss 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter 310 430 9,200 5,010
LTZ V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter 355 383 13,200 5,130
LT Trail Boss 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter 310 430 9,200 5,010
High Country V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter 355 383 13,200 5,130
ZR2 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 305 495 9,100 5,710

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 2025

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 13,200 lb. The 2026 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 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2026 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2026 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.