As a pickup truck, one of the most defining aspects of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is how much it can haul. For those who may have been wondering this exact question, never fear, because today we’re taking a closer look at Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacities.
Before jumping in, here’s a quick review of the available drivetrain configurations for the Silverado 1500. Powerplant options include the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline Turbomax, rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
In regard to transmission options, the L3B is matched to the GM eight-speed automatic, while the L84, the L87 and the LZ0 are all offered with the GM 10-speed automatic.
With all of that covered, here are the 2024 Silverado 1500 towing capacities:
2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacities With Ball Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | 5.3L V8 L84 | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LZ0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,500 / 4,309 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,300 / 5,126 | 3.73 | 13,300 / 6,0332 | ||||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,200 / 4,1733 | 3.23 | 9,000 / 4,082 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,000 / 4,990 | 3.42 | 13,200 / 5,9884 | 3.73 | 13,000 / 5,8975 | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | 3.23 | 9,400 / 4,264 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,200 / 5,080 | 3.73 | 13,200 / 5,9884 | ||||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.23 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.23 | 9,000 / 4,082 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,000 / 4,990 | 3.42 | 13,100 / 5,9424 | 3.73 | 13,000 / 5,8976 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,600 / 4,355 | 3.23 | 9,400 / 4,264 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,300 / 5,126 | 3.73 | 13,300 / 5,9872 | ||||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,100 / 4,128 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,100 / 4,990 | 3.42 | 13,300 / 6,0332 | 3.73 | 13,100 / 5,9424 | ||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,500 / 4,309 | 3.23 | 9,900 / 4,491 | ||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,600 / 4,355 | ||||
2. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 18-inch wheels, rated at 12,100 pounds / 5,488 kilograms.
3. ZR2 rated at 8,800 pounds / 3,992 kilograms.
4. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 18-inch wheels, rated at 11,900 pounds / 5,398 kilograms.
5. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 18-inch wheels, rated at 11,800 pounds / 5,352 kilograms.
6. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 18-inch wheels, rated at 11,700 pounds / 5,307 kilograms.
| Model | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | 5.3L V8 L84 | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LZ0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 8,700 / 3,946 | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,100 / 4,581 | 3.73 | 9,000 / 4,082 | ||||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 8,700 / 3,946 | 3.23 | 8,300 / 3,7652 | 3.23 | 8,000 / 3,629 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,900 / 4,491 | 3.42 | 9,400 / 4,264 | 3.73 | 8,600 / 3,629 | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | 3.23 | 8,800 / 3,992 | 8,300 / 3,765 | |||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 / 4,400 | 8,600 / 3,091 | |||||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 8,600 / 3,901 | 3.23 | 7,200 / 3,266 | 3.23 | 7,600 / 3,447 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 / 4,309 | 3.42 | 8,300 / 3,765 | 3.73 | 8,300 / 3,765 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 8,400 / 3,810 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,300 / 4,672 | 3.73 | 9,500 / 4,309 | ||||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 8,600 / 3,901 | 3.23 | 8,300 / 3,765 | 3.23 | 7,900 / 3,583 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,200 / 4,627 | 3.42 | 10,000 / 4,536 | 3.73 | 9,200 / 4,173 | ||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,800 / 3,992 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,500 / 4,309 | 3.23 | 9,800 / 4,445 | ||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 9,500 / 4,309 | ||||
2. ZR2 rated at 6,000 pounds / 2,722 kilograms.
Looking over the numbers, we see that the maximum weight a 2024 Silverado can tow is 13,300 pounds with a ball hitch and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 engine. Meanwhile, the maximum tow weight with a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch is 10,300 pounds, achieved with the 5.3L V8 L84. Notably, the Max Trailering Package (RPO code NHT) is also required to reach these numbers.
When compared to 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacities, we see that ball hitch capacities have gone up around 100 pounds on some configurations. For 5th wheel and gooseneck hitches, it’s much of the same.
As a reminder, production of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 takes place at the GM Fort Wayne plant in Indiana, the GM Silao plant in Mexico, and the GM Oshawa plant in Canada. The Silverado rides in the GM T1 platform, which it shares with its corporate platform-mate, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500.
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Gooseneck or 5th wheel on a 1500. Spooky. No safety net of payload once you hook a trailer. I’ve seen them before around my area too, bumper dragging on the ground.
Anywho…That L3B Turbomax going about punch for punch with the 5.3. I drive a refresh 2022 with the 2.7 HO (Turbomax now) and it tows better than my 2018 5.3 I had before it for sure. 6000lbs of trailer and a Mercury Mariner on said trailer and it did a great job doing it. And actually, for towing I’d be between the 2.7 Turbomax or the 3.0 Duramax and skip the 5.3.