Chevrolet Impala towing capacity by year

The Chevrolet Impala has tow data across 22 model years, from 1994 through 2018. The most recent 2018 Chevrolet Impala carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1994 model year at 5,000 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 Impala 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 Impala max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Impala, 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 Impala years (2014–2018)

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

Older Chevrolet Impala years (1994–2013)

Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Impala, going back to 1994. 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.