Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo has tow data across 27 model years, from 1999 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo 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 2500 Cargo 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 2500 Cargo max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo, 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 2500 Cargo years (2021–2025)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 7,400 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 7,400 |
Older Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo years (1999–2020)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo, going back to 1999. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 7,400 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 7,400 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 4 | 10,000 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 1,000 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 2 | 10,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 1 | 8,700 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 1 | 8,900 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 1 | 8,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo | 1 | 8,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.