Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed towing capacity by year

The Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed has tow data across 4 model years, from 2005 through 2009. The most recent 2009 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed carries a maximum tow rating of 9,700 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed 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-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed, 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-GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 2WD Short Bed years (2005–2009)

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

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