Second generation (GMT900)

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Max towing, 201210,700 lb

Maker4,853 kg

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 10,700 lb (LT and LTZ Extended Cab Standard bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package, per the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 eBrochure).

The lowest rating is 4,400 lb, for the WT Extended Cab Standard bed 4.3L V6 2WD.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 eBrochure
Configurations
64
Payload
1,509–1,940 lb
GCWR
9,500–16,000 lb
Tongue
600 lb

01 / Ratings

Every 2012 Silverado 1500 configuration

64 configurations Chevrolet sells, each with the ratings Chevrolet publishes for it. A package that changes a rating gets its own row.

Engine
Cab
Drive

Showing 96 of 96 rows

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Makerin pounds

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity, GCWR, payload and tongue weight by configuration, in pounds
ConfigurationMax towing lbMax tongue lbGCWR lbMax payload lbGVWR lb5th wheel lbAxle ratioTow check
4.3L V6
WTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio4,8006009,5001,9406,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio5,40060010,0001,9406,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x45,10060010,0001,7146,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio5,10060010,0001,7146,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio5,10060010,0001,7146,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio4,7006009,5001,8046,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio5,20060010,0001,8046,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x44,90060010,0001,5496,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio4,90060010,0001,5496,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio4,90060010,0001,5496,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WD4,4006009,5001,5156,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio4,4006009,5001,5156,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio4,4006009,5001,5156,400not in our data3.73Check load →
5.3L V8
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD6,20060011,5001,6346,800not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio6,20060011,5001,6346,800not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio6,20060011,5001,6346,800not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package6,90060012,2001,6346,800not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,60060015,0001,6346,800not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x46,00060011,5001,7127,000not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio6,00060011,5001,7127,000not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio6,00060011,5001,7127,000not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package6,70060012,2001,7127,000not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LS · LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,50060015,0001,7127,000not in our data3.42Check load →
XFECrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD7,00060012,2001,6486,700not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
XFECrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio7,00060012,2001,6486,700not in our data3.08Check load →
XFECrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio7,00060012,2001,6486,700not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6,60060011,5001,7576,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio6,60060011,5001,7576,400not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio6,60060011,5001,7576,400not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package7,40060012,2001,7576,400not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,10060014,0001,7576,400not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x46,40060011,5001,5506,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio6,40060011,5001,5506,400not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio6,40060011,5001,5506,400not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package7,10060012,2001,5506,4008,2003.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package8,90060014,0001,5506,4008,2003.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WD6,50060011,5001,6356,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio6,50060011,5001,6356,400not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio6,50060011,5001,6356,400not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package7,20060012,2001,6356,4008,9003.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package10,00060015,0001,6356,4008,9003.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x46,30060011,5001,7946,800not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio6,30060011,5001,7946,800not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio6,30060011,5001,7946,800not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package7,00060012,2001,7946,8009,7003.08Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,80060015,0001,7946,8009,7003.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6,20060011,5001,7556,800not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio6,20060011,5001,7556,800not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio6,20060011,5001,7556,800not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package6,90060012,2001,7556,8009,4003.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,70060015,0001,7556,8009,4003.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x46,10060011,5001,7947,000not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio6,10060011,5001,7947,000not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio6,10060011,5001,7947,000not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package6,80060012,2001,7947,0009,6003.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,60060015,0001,7947,0009,6003.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 2WD6,00060011,5001,6416,900not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio6,00060011,5001,6416,900not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio6,00060011,5001,6416,900not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package6,70060012,2001,6416,9009,0003.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,50060015,0001,6416,9009,0003.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 4x45,80060011,5001,5137,000not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio5,80060011,5001,5137,000not in our data3.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio5,80060011,5001,5137,000not in our data3.42Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package6,50060012,2001,5137,0008,1003.08Check load →
WT · LT · LTZExtended Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package9,30060015,0001,5137,0008,1003.42Check load →
6.2L V8
LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD9,70060015,0001,6756,800not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package10,60060016,0001,9377,100not in our data3.73Check load →
LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x49,40060015,0001,6267,000not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
LT · LTZCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package10,40060016,0001,8907,300not in our data3.73Check load →
LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WD9,70060015,0001,7476,8009,400not in our dataCheck load →
LT · LTZ MostExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package10,70060016,0001,9087,00010,6003.73Check load →
LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x49,40060015,0001,6717,0009,100not in our dataCheck load →
LT · LTZExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package10,40060016,0001,8357,20010,3003.73Check load →
4.8L V8
WT · LS · LTCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio4,70060010,0001,7016,800not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LS · LTCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio6,70060012,0001,7016,800not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LS · LTCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x45,50060011,0001,6597,000not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LS · LTCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio5,50060011,0001,6597,000not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LS · LTCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio5,50060011,0001,6597,000not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio4,7006009,5001,8106,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio7,20060012,0001,8106,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x46,00060011,0001,5986,400not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio6,00060011,0001,5986,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio6,00060011,0001,5986,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio5,10060010,0001,6766,400not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio7,10060012,0001,6766,400not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x45,80060011,0001,8276,800not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio5,80060011,0001,8276,800not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LTRegular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio5,80060011,0001,8276,800not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LS · LTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio4,70060010,0001,7836,800not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LS · LTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio6,70060012,0001,7836,800not in our data3.73Check load →
WT · LS · LTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x45,50060011,0001,7267,000not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
WT · LS · LTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio5,50060011,0001,7267,000not in our data3.23Check load →
WT · LS · LTExtended Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio5,50060011,0001,7267,000not in our data3.73Check load →
6.0L V8 two-mode Hybrid
Hybrid (1HY, 2HY)Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD6,10060012,0001,5277,100not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →
Hybrid (1HY, 2HY)Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x45,90060012,0001,5097,300not in our datanot in our dataCheck load →

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every rating.

SourceMakerEvery figure above is Chevrolet’s, from this document.
  1. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 eBrochure · Chevrolet (General Motors)

How Chevrolet rates towing: conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.23, GCWR 9,500 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.73, GCWR 10,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.73 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 10,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.23 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 9,500 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.08 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 11,500 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.08, GCWR 12,200 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.42, GCWR 15,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.08 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 12,200 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.42, GCWR 14,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.42 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 15,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.73 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 16,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.23, GCWR 10,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.73, GCWR 12,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.42 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 11,000 lb; conventional trailering; weight-distributing hitch with sway control and the Z85 or Z71 suspension required over 5,000 lb; axle ratio 3.08 (the only ratio the table prints for this configuration and engine row), GCWR 12,000 lb.

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs: payload, dimensions, ground clearance and weight beside the towing ratings.

The 2012 Silverado 1500 belongs to this generation; every configuration, its clearance, angles and weights are on its page.

02 / Why

Which one tows the most, and why

Each figure below is the gap between two of Chevrolet’s own ratings for configurations that differ in one thing only.

What moves the rating

Maker

Tows the most: 10,700 lb

LT and LTZ Extended Cab Standard bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package. Without it the same configuration is rated 9,700 lb.

  • Package

    3.42 rear axle ratio + Heavy-Duty Cooling Package

    +2,500 to +3,500 lb

    Same configuration otherwise · 28 pairs in the table

  • Axle ratio

    3.73 axle instead of 3.23

    up to +2,500 lb

    Same configuration otherwise · 25 pairs in the table

  • Package

    Max Trailering Package

    +900 to +1,000 lb

    Same configuration otherwise · 8 pairs in the table

  • Build

    Regular Cab instead of Extended Cab

    +200 to +1,000 lb

    Same configuration otherwise · 32 pairs in the table

Best rating by engine

  • 6.2L V810,700 lb
  • 5.3L V810,000 lb
  • 4.8L V87,200 lb
  • 6.0L V8 two-mode Hybrid6,100 lb
  • 4.3L V65,400 lb

The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.

03 / By year

Silverado 1500 towing by model year

The highest rating each model year, from that year’s documents. Years rated the same in every configuration share one page.

04 / Next

Check it against your load

05 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which 2012 Silverado 1500 configuration tows the most?

The LT and LTZ Extended Cab Standard bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package, at 10,700 lb.

Which package unlocks the 2012 Silverado 1500’s 10,700 lb rating?

The Max Trailering Package: Chevrolet rates the LT and LTZ Extended Cab Standard bed 6.2L V8 2WD at 10,700 lb so equipped. Without it the same configuration is rated 9,700 lb.

What is the max tongue weight of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

600 lb for every configuration that publishes it. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.

What is the GCWR of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

9,500–16,000 lb by configuration; the most is 16,000 lb, for the LT and LTZ Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.

Has the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s towing capacity changed by year?

Highest rating by model year: 2026, 13,300 lb; 2025, 13,300 lb; 2024, 13,300 lb; 2023, 13,300 lb; 2022, 13,300 lb; 2021, 13,300 lb; 2020, 13,400 lb; 2019, 12,200 lb; 2018, 12,500 lb; 2017, 12,500 lb; 2016, 12,000 lb; 2015, 12,000 lb; 2014, 12,000 lb; 2013, 10,700 lb; 2012, 10,700 lb; 2011, 10,700 lb; 2010, 10,700 lb; 2009, up to 10,700 lb; 2008, 10,500 lb; 2007, 10,500 lb.

Does the engine change the 2012 Silverado 1500’s towing capacity?

Yes. Best rating by engine: 6.2L V8, 10,700 lb; 5.3L V8, 10,000 lb; 4.8L V8, 7,200 lb; 6.0L V8 two-mode Hybrid, 6,100 lb; 4.3L V6, 5,400 lb.

These are Chevrolet’s published ratings, not a weighbridge. Your own vehicle’s GVWR and axle ratings are on its certification label, and only a scale tells you what your loaded rig weighs. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.