Chevrolet Express towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Express has tow data across 26 model years, from 1996 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Chevrolet Express carries a maximum tow rating of 10,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Express page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet Express max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Express, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet Express years (2020–2024)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 10,000 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 10,000 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 9,600 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 9,600 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 9,600 |
Older Chevrolet Express years (1996–2019)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Express, going back to 1996. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 9,600 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | 18 | 10,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Express | 40 | 10,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Express | 38 | 10,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 38 | 10,000 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 38 | 10,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 30 | 10,000 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 24 | 10,000 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 8,300 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 8,300 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 8,300 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 8,400 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 22 | 10,000 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Express | 25 | 10,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 10,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 10,000 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 20 | 10,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 15 | 10,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 5 | 10,000 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 5 | 10,000 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Express | 5 | 6,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.