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What Can I Tow With My Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

What Can I Tow with My Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
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In this Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing guide we look at all the common items you might want to pull behind your vehicle. Before you buy, see if you can safely haul your trailer, boat, RV and more.

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Your vehicle’s towing capacity changes based on your configuration or trim level, the weight of what you're already carrying, and how you distribute the load.

The estimated weights of items in this guide are just that, estimates, so double-check your specifications and be careful not to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.

How Much Weight Can My Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tow?

The towing capacity of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 changes depending upon the configuration. Let’s look at the capacity for each trim level.

Work TruckCustomLTCustom Trail BossRSTLTZLT Trail BossHigh CountryZR2
Max Towing Capacity9,900 lbs9,500 lbs13,300 lbs9,300 lbs13,300 lbs13,300 lbs9,300 lbs13,300 lbs8,800 lbs

Can I Tow a Boat With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Boat on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Boat Average Dry Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Fishing Boat 2,300 lbs All trims
Pontoon Boat 3,150 lbs All trims
Ski Boat 4,900 lbs All trims
Cuddy Cabin 5,100 lbs All trims
Cabin Cruiser 9,950 lbs LT, RST, LTZ, High Country
Sailboat 10,295 lbs LT, RST, LTZ, High Country
Speed Boat 13,450 lbs Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Camper With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing a Camper - Weights
Type of Camper Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Truck Campers 1,500 lbs All trims
Teardrop Trailer 1,700 lbs All trims
Pop-up Campers 2,300 lbs All trims
Small Travel Trailers 2,800 lbs All trims
Large Travel Trailer 6,700 lbs All trims
Toy Haulers 7,600 lbs All trims
Fifth-Wheel Camper 12,700 lbs LT, RST, LTZ, High Country

Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing an RV / Motorhome - Weights
Type of RV / Motorhome Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Class B Motorhome 8,000 lbs All trims
Class C Motorhome 15,000 lbs Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Motorcycle / Scooter on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Motorcycle / Scooter Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Moped (example: Peugeot Kisbee, Honda Vision 50) 585 lbs All trims
Off-Road (example: Kawasaki KX250, Honda CRF450R) 703 lbs All trims
Dual Sport (example: Suzuki DR-Z400, Yamaha XT250) 800 lbs All trims
Scooter (example: Vespa, Piaggio) 820 lbs All trims
Adventure (example: Ducati Multistrada, BMW R 1250 GS) 1,000 lbs All trims
Cruiser (example: Harley Davidson Low Rider, Yamaha V-Star) 1,080 lbs All trims
Touring (example: Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Road Glide) 1,300 lbs All trims

Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Canoe / Kayak on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Canoe / Kayak Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Carbon Fiber Canoe 233 lbs All trims
Kevlar Canoe 247 lbs All trims
Sit Inside Kayak 248 lbs All trims
Solo Canoe 250 lbs All trims
Sit on Top Kayak (single paddler) 258 lbs All trims
Two-Person Canoe 265 lbs All trims
Aluminum Canoe 268 lbs All trims
Fiberglass Canoe 270 lbs All trims
Pedaling Kayak 290 lbs All trims
Sit on Top Kayak (tandem paddlers) 292 lbs All trims

Can I Tow a Jetski With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Jetski on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Jetski Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Performance 1,010 lbs All trims
Recreational 1,118 lbs All trims
Sport 1,146 lbs All trims
Sit Down 1,248 lbs All trims

Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing UHAUL Trailer - Weights
Type of UHAUL Trailer Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Utility Trailer (4’ by 7’) 500 lbs All trims
Utility Trailer (5’ by 8’) 500 lbs All trims
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (5’ by 9’) 750 lbs All trims
Cargo Trailer (4’ x 8’) 850 lbs All trims
Utility Trailer (6’ by 12’) 858 lbs All trims
Cargo Trailer (5’ by 8’) 900 lbs All trims
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (6’ by 12’) 1,525 lbs All trims
Cargo Trailer (6’ by 12’) 1,640 lbs All trims

Can I Tow a Car With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Car on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Car Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Compact Car (example: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Subaru WRX) 3,050 lbs All trims
Midsize Car (example: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata) 3,500 lbs All trims
Large Car (example: Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon) 3,630 lbs All trims
Compact Truck or SUV (example: Honda Ridgeline, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson 3,850 lbs All trims
Midsize Truck or SUV (example: Toyota Tacoma, Ford Explorer, Honda Passport) 4,300 lbs All trims
Large/Full-Size Truck or SUV (example: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade) 5,500 lbs All trims

Can I Tow an ATV With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing ATV on a Trailer - Weights
Type of ATV Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Sport 1,467 lbs All trims
Utility 1,757 lbs All trims
Side by Side 2,828 lbs All trims

Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Snowmobile on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Snowmobile Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Trail 948 lbs All trims
Performance 998 lbs All trims
Utility 1,048 lbs All trims

Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Construction Equipment on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Construction Equipment Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Lawn Mower 970 lbs All trims
Chipper Shredder 1,250 lbs All trims
Dump Trailer 5,400 lbs All trims
Log Splitter 10,900 lbs LT, RST, LTZ, High Country

Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing a Horse Trailer on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Horse Trailer Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Slant Load Trailer 4,150 lbs All trims
Bumper Towed Horse Trailer 4,200 lbs All trims
Gooseneck Horse Trailer 4,350 lbs All trims
Straight Load Trailer 4,700 lbs All trims
Living Quarter Horse Trailer 9,300 lbs Work Truck, Custom, LT, Custom Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, High Country

Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Towing Golf Cart on a Trailer - Weights
Type of Golf Cart Average Weight + Trailer Weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims
Gas carts 1,300 lbs All trims
Electric carts 1,700 lbs All trims
Diesel carts 2,200 lbs All trims
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different trim levels for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Truck is available in 9 different trim level options: Work Truck, Custom, LT, Custom Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, High Country, and ZR2.

What is the most basic Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Truck Type starts at $36,500. The Work Truck is the base trim level option, while the ZR2 is the highest, most expensive configuration.

What are similar models to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim?
Some similar models include the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra 1500, and Nissan Titan.