Third generation (K2XX)

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Max towing, 201412,000 lb

Maker5,443 kg

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 12,000 lb (Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the 3.73 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package, per the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specifications).

Two more configurations are rated the same.

The lowest rating is 5,800 lb, for the 1WT, 2WT, LT and LT Z71 Crew Cab Standard bed 4.3L V6 2WD with the 3.23 rear axle ratio.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specifications (pressroom vehicle page, Specifications tab: Regular Cab, Double Cab and Crew Cab tables)

Configurations: 82
Payload: 1,577–2,108 lb
GCWR: 11,000–17,500 lb
Tongue: up to 1,200 lb

2014 1WT Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 4.3L V6, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Ratings

Every 2014 Silverado 1500 configuration

82 configurations Chevrolet sells, each with the ratings Chevrolet publishes for it. A package that changes a rating gets its own row. All have the Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic.

Engine

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Trim not specified

Makerin pounds

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity, GCWR, payload and tongue weight by configuration, in pounds
Configuration	Max towing^{source 2} lb	Max tongue^{source 1} lb	GCWR^{source 1} lb	Max payload^{source 2} lb	GVWR^{source 2} lb	5th wheel^{source 1} lb	Axle^{source 1} ratio	Tow check
4.3L V6
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,933	6,900	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	5,900	up to 1,200	11,000	1,933	6,900	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,933	6,900	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,936	7,100	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,936	7,100	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	6,700	up to 1,200	12,400	1,936	7,100	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,875	6,900	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	5,800	up to 1,200	11,000	1,875	6,900	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,875	6,900	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,878	7,100	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,878	7,100	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	6,600	up to 1,200	12,400	1,878	7,100	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,015	6,900	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	6,000	up to 1,200	11,000	2,015	6,900	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,015	6,900	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,971	7,100	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,971	7,100	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	6,700	up to 1,200	12,400	1,971	7,100	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,088	6,500	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	6,400	up to 1,200	11,000	2,088	6,500	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,088	6,500	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,088	6,700	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,088	6,700	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,600	up to 1,200	12,400	2,088	6,700	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,108	6,700	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	6,300	up to 1,200	11,000	2,108	6,700	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,108	6,700	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,059	6,900	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,059	6,900	not in our data	3.23	Check load →
1WT · 2WT · LT · LT Z71Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,000	up to 1,200	12,400	2,059	6,900	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
5.3L V8
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,933	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,800^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	1,933	7,000	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,800	up to 1,200	15,000	1,933	7,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,007	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,400	up to 1,200	16,700	2,007	7,200	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,957	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,600^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	1,957	7,200	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,600	up to 1,200	15,000	1,957	7,200	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,830	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,200	up to 1,200	16,700	1,830	7,200	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,871	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,700^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	1,871	7,000	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,700	up to 1,200	15,000	1,871	7,000	9,700	3.42	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,947	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,300	up to 1,200	16,700	1,947	7,200	11,300	3.73	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,883	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,500^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	1,883	7,200	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,500	up to 1,200	15,000	1,883	7,200	9,500	3.42	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,751	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71 · High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,100	up to 1,200	16,700	1,751	7,200	10,700	3.73	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,012	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,900^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	2,012	7,000	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,900	up to 1,200	15,000	2,012	7,000	9,900	3.42	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,101	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,500	up to 1,200	16,700	2,101	7,200	11,500	3.73	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,974	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,600^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	1,974	7,200	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,600	up to 1,200	15,000	1,974	7,200	9,600	3.42	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,866	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
LTZ · LTZ Z71Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,200	up to 1,200	16,700	1,866	7,200	11,200	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,072	6,600	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	7,300^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	2,072	6,600	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,300	up to 1,200	14,000	2,072	6,600	9,300	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,068	6,800	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio	7,100^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	2,068	6,800	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,100	up to 1,200	14,000	2,068	6,800	9,100	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,102	6,800	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	7,200^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	2,102	6,800	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	10,200	up to 1,200	15,000	2,102	6,800	10,200	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	2,053	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,900^{source 1}	up to 1,200	12,000	2,053	7,000	not in our data	3.08	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,900	up to 1,200	15,000	2,053	7,000	9,900	3.42	Check load →
6.2L V8
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,819	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,700	up to 1,200	15,000	1,819	7,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,866	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD Mostwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	12,000	up to 1,200	17,500	1,866	7,200	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,805	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,500	up to 1,200	15,000	1,805	7,200	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,645	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,800	up to 1,200	17,500	1,645	7,200	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,759	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,600	up to 1,200	15,000	1,759	7,000	9,600	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,797	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD Mostwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	12,000	up to 1,200	17,500	1,797	7,200	11,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,746	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,400	up to 1,200	15,000	1,746	7,200	9,400	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,577	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,700	up to 1,200	17,500	1,577	7,200	9,600	3.73	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,901	7,000	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,800	up to 1,200	15,000	1,901	7,000	9,800	3.42	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,944	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD Mostwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	12,000	up to 1,200	17,500	1,944	7,200	12,000	3.73	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,823	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,500	up to 1,200	15,000	1,823	7,200	9,500	3.42	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with Max Trailering Package	not in our data	up to 1,200	not in our data	1,686	7,200	not in our data	not in our data	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4with 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,800	up to 1,200	17,500	1,686	7,200	10,700	3.73	Check load →

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every rating.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

How Chevrolet rates towing: maximum trailering as printed (conventional); conventional hitch.

Documents last checked Oct 9, 2026. 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.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs: payload, dimensions, ground clearance and weight beside the towing ratings.

The 2014 Silverado 1500 belongs to this generation; every configuration, its clearance, angles and weights are on its page.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 K2XX (2014–2018): full specs

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: 12,000 lb

Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the 3.73 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package; two more configurations are rated the same.

Axle ratio
3.42 axle instead of 3.08
+2,000 to +3,000 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 26 pairs in the table
Build
Regular Cab instead of Crew Cab
+300 to +900 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 14 pairs in the table
Build
Regular Cab instead of Double Cab
+300 to +900 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 14 pairs in the table
Build
2WD instead of 4x4
+200 to +300 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 43 pairs in the table

Best rating by engine

6.2L V812,000 lb
5.3L V811,500 lb
4.3L V67,600 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

Towing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a 2014 Silverado 1500’s ratings and see what’s left.Check my load GVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, and why the trailer number alone isn’t the answer.Read the guide Silverado 1500 specsClearance, angles, weights and the rig builder for every configuration.Open the spec plate Silverado 1500 tire sizesStock tire and wheel sizes by trim, and what bigger tires change.See tire sizes All towing capacitiesEvery truck and SUV we cover, side by side, sortable.Compare vehicles

05 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which 2014 Silverado 1500 configuration tows the most?

The Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the 3.73 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package, at 12,000 lb; two more configurations are rated the same.

Which package unlocks the 2014 Silverado 1500’s 12,000 lb rating?

The 3.73 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package: Chevrolet rates the Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 2WD at 12,000 lb so equipped.

What is the max tongue weight of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Up to 1,200 lb for the 1WT, 2WT, LT and LT Z71 Crew Cab Short bed 4.3L V6 2WD, as Chevrolet prints it. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.

What is the GCWR of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

11,000–17,500 lb by configuration; the most is 17,500 lb, for the Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 2WD with the 3.73 rear axle ratio and 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 four-wheel drive change the 2014 Silverado 1500’s towing capacity?

Yes: 2WD instead of 4x4 is rated +200 to +300 lb on otherwise identical configurations (43 pairs in Chevrolet’s table).

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.