Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger towing capacity by year

The Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger has tow data across 30 model years, from 1996 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger carries a maximum tow rating of 9,600 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2016 model year at 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 3500 Passenger 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 3500 Passenger max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger, 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 3500 Passenger years (2021–2025)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger years (1996–2020)

Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger, going back to 1996. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.