Third generation (K2XX)

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

Max towing, 201612,000 lb

Maker5,443 kg

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 12,000 lb (High Country Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic 2WD with the 3.42 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package, per the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab specifications).

One more configuration is rated the same.

The lowest rating is 5,400 lb, for the Crew Cab Standard bed 4.3L V6 Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic 2WD with the 3.23 rear axle ratio.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab specifications (pressroom spec table)

Configurations: 40
Payload: 1,650–2,260 lb
GCWR: 11,000–17,700 lb
Tongue: 1,200 lb

2016 High Country Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 5.3L V8 8-speed, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Ratings

Every 2016 Silverado 1500 configuration

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

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Makerin pounds

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity, GCWR, payload and tongue weight by configuration, in pounds
Configuration	Max towing^{source 4} lb	Max tongue^{source 1} lb	GCWR^{source 4} lb	Max payload^{source 2} lb	GVWR^{source 2} lb	Axle ratio	Tow check
4.3L V6
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,840	6,900	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	5,500	1,200	11,000	1,840	6,900	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,840	6,900	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,770	7,100	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,770	7,100	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,000	1,200	12,800	1,770	7,100	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,710	6,900	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	5,400^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	1,710	6,900	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,710	6,900	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,740	7,100	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,740	7,100	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,000	1,200	12,800	1,740	7,100	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 5}	6,900^{source 5}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	5,600	1,200	11,000	1,860^{source 5}	6,900^{source 5}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	5,600^{source 5}	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 5}	6,900^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,810^{source 5}	7,100^{source 5}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,810^{source 5}	7,100^{source 5}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,100	1,200	12,800	1,810^{source 5}	7,100^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,960^{source 6}	6,500^{source 6}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	6,000	1,200	11,000	1,960^{source 6}	6,500^{source 6}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,960^{source 6}	6,500^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 6}	6,700^{source 6}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 6}	6,700^{source 6}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,600	1,200	12,800	1,860^{source 6}	6,700^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,950^{source 6}	6,700^{source 6}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	5,900	1,200	11,000	1,950^{source 6}	6,700^{source 6}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,950^{source 6}	6,700^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,900^{source 6}	6,900^{source 6}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,900^{source 6}	6,900^{source 6}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	7,400	1,200	12,800	1,900^{source 6}	6,900^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
5.3L V8
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,790	7,000	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,400	1,200	12,000	1,790	7,000	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,400	1,200	15,000	1,790	7,000	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,160	7,400	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,100	1,200	16,700	2,160	7,400	3.73^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,790	7,000	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,400^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	1,790	7,000	3.08	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,400	1,200	15,000	1,790	7,000	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,160	7,400	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,000^{source 2}	1,200	16,700	2,160	7,400	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,100^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	2,160	7,400	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,730	7,200	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,100	1,200	12,000	1,730	7,200	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,100	1,200	15,000	1,730	7,200	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,130	7,600	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,800	1,200	16,700	2,130	7,600	3.73^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,730	7,200	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,100^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	1,730	7,200	3.08	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,100	1,200	15,000	1,730	7,200	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,130	7,600	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,800^{source 2}	1,200	16,700	2,130	7,600	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,800^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	2,130	7,600	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,710	7,000	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,300	1,200	12,000	1,710	7,000	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,300	1,200	15,000	1,710	7,000	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,080	7,400	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,000	1,200	16,700	2,080	7,400	3.73^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,710	7,000	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,300^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	1,710	7,000	3.08	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,300	1,200	15,000	1,710	7,000	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,080	7,400	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,900^{source 2}	1,200	16,700	2,080	7,400	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,000^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	2,080	7,400	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,690	7,200	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,100	1,200	12,000	1,690	7,200	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,100	1,200	15,000	1,690	7,200	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,030	7,600	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,800	1,200	16,700	2,030	7,600	3.73^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,690	7,200	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,100^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	1,690	7,200	3.08	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,100	1,200	15,000	1,690	7,200	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,030	7,600	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,700^{source 2}	1,200	16,700	2,030	7,600	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,800^{source 2}	1,200	not in our data	2,030	7,600	3.73	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,400	1,200	12,000	1,860^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,400	1,200	15,000	1,860^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,260^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,100	1,200	16,700	2,260^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.73^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,400^{source 5}	1,200	not in our data	1,860^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.08	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,400	1,200	15,000	1,860^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,260^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,100^{source 5}	1,200	16,700	2,260^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,100^{source 5}	1,200	not in our data	2,260^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.73	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,820^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,200	1,200	12,000	1,820^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,200	1,200	15,000	1,820^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,220^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,900	1,200	16,700	2,220^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.73^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,820^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,200^{source 5}	1,200	not in our data	1,820^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.08	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,200	1,200	15,000	1,820^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,220^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.42^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,800^{source 5}	1,200	16,700	2,220^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.73 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	10,900^{source 5}	1,200	not in our data	2,220^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,900^{source 6}	6,600^{source 6}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,900	1,200	12,000	1,900^{source 6}	6,600^{source 6}	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	8,900	1,200	14,000	1,900^{source 6}	6,600^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,840^{source 6}	6,800^{source 6}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,600	1,200	12,000	1,840^{source 6}	6,800^{source 6}	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	8,600	1,200	14,000	1,840^{source 6}	6,800^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,950^{source 6}	6,800^{source 6}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,800	1,200	12,000	1,950^{source 6}	6,800^{source 6}	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,800	1,200	15,000	1,950^{source 6}	6,800^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,890^{source 6}	7,000^{source 6}	3.08^{source 3}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.08 rear axle ratio	6,500	1,200	12,000	1,890^{source 6}	7,000^{source 6}	3.08^{source 4}	Check load →
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio	9,500	1,200	15,000	1,890^{source 6}	7,000^{source 6}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
6.2L V8
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,750	7,000	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	9,300^{source 2}	1,200	15,000	1,750	7,000	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,070	7,400	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High Country MostCrew Cab · Short bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	12,000^{source 2}	1,200	17,700	2,070	7,400	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,690	7,200	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	9,100^{source 2}	1,200	15,000	1,690	7,200	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,010	7,600	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Short bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,700^{source 2}	1,200	17,700	2,010	7,600	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,670	7,000	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	9,300^{source 2}	1,200	15,000	1,670	7,000	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,990	7,400	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,900^{source 2}	1,200	17,700	1,990	7,400	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,650	7,200	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	9,100^{source 2}	1,200	15,000	1,650	7,200	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,970	7,600	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
High CountryCrew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,700^{source 2}	1,200	17,700	1,970	7,600	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,820^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	9,400^{source 5}	1,200	15,000	1,820^{source 5}	7,000^{source 5}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,140^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic Mostwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	12,000^{source 5}	1,200	17,700	2,140^{source 5}	7,400^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	1,760^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.23 rear axle ratio	9,200^{source 5}	1,200	15,000	1,760^{source 5}	7,200^{source 5}	3.23^{source 4}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith Max Trailering Package	not in our data	1,200	not in our data	2,080^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.23^{source 3}	Check load →
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4 · Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automaticwith 3.42 rear axle ratio + Max Trailering Package	11,800^{source 5}	1,200	17,700	2,080^{source 5}	7,600^{source 5}	3.42^{source 4}	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: conventional hitch; SAE J2807, maximum with ball 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.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs: payload, dimensions, ground clearance and weight beside the towing ratings.

The 2016 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

High Country Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic 2WD with the 3.42 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package; one more configuration is rated the same.

Axle ratio
3.42 axle instead of 3.08
+2,000 to +3,000 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 20 pairs in the table
Build
Regular Cab instead of Crew Cab
+400 to +600 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 6 pairs in the table
Build
Regular Cab instead of Double Cab
+300 to +500 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 6 pairs in the table

Best rating by engine

6.2L V812,000 lb
5.3L V811,100 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 2016 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 2016 Silverado 1500 configuration tows the most?

The High Country Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic 2WD with the 3.42 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package, at 12,000 lb; one more configuration is rated the same.

Which package unlocks the 2016 Silverado 1500’s 12,000 lb rating?

The 3.42 rear axle ratio and Max Trailering Package: Chevrolet rates the High Country Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic 2WD at 12,000 lb so equipped.

What is the max tongue weight of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

1,200 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 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

11,000–17,700 lb by configuration; the most is 17,700 lb, for the High Country Crew Cab Short bed 6.2L V8 Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic 2WD with the 3.42 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 the engine change the 2016 Silverado 1500’s towing capacity?

Yes. Best rating by engine: 6.2L V8, 12,000 lb; 5.3L V8, 11,100 lb; 4.3L V6, 7,600 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.