Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB has tow data across 6 model years, from 2001 through 2006. The most recent 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 12,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB 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 Silverado 3500 Crew CAB max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB, 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 Silverado 3500 Crew CAB years (2002–2006)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 3 | 12,000 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 4 | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 4 | 12,000 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 3 | 12,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 1 | 12,000 |
Older Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB years (2001–2001)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB, going back to 2001. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew CAB | 1 | 12,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.