General Motors unveiled the all-new fourth-generation Chevy Silverado 1500 for the 2019 model year, later launching a mid-cycle refresh in conjunction with the 2022.5 (2022 interim) model year. As was the case previously, the latest 2025 Silverado 1500 offers impressive payload capacity, with a good deal of capability when it comes to hauling stuff to and fro. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 payload capacity figures.
As a reminder, vehicle payload is the maximum amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry, totaling up the weight of all the passengers, cargo, and anything else that may be onboard.
When it comes to the 2025 Silverado 1500 payload capacity figures, the highest rating belongs to Regular Cab / Long Bed configurations with 2WD and the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, coming in at 2,530 pounds. Models equipped with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine have a maximum rating of 2,260 pounds (Regular Cab / Long Bed with 2WD), while models equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine have a maximum rating of 2,050 pounds (Double Cab / Standard bed with 4WD and optional NHT Max Trailering Package). Models equipped with the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine are rated at a maximum of 1,970 pounds (Double Cab / Standard bed with 2WD and optional NHT Max Trailering Package).
Check out the table below for a more thorough breakdown of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 payload capacities:
| Configuration | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | 5.3L V8 L84 | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LZ0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payload (lbs / kg) | Payload (lbs / kg) | Payload (lbs / kg) | Payload (lbs / kg) | ||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 2,250 / 1,021 | - | - | - |
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 2,140 / 971 | 2,060 / 934 | - | - |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 2,260 / 1,025 | 2,530 / 1,148 | - | - |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 2,120 / 962 | 2,380 / 1,080 | - | - |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 2,100 / 953 | 1,920 / 871 | - | 1,830 / 830 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 2,030 / 921 | 1,900 / 862 | 1,790 / 812 | 1,780 / 807 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | - | 2,120 / 962 | - | 1,970 / 894 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | - | 1,840 / 835 | 2,050 / 930 | 1,950 / 885 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 2,070 / 939 | 2,000 / 907 | - | 1,910 / 866 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 2,020 / 916 | 1,990 / 903 | 1,880 / 853 | 1,870 / 848 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | - | 2,100 / 953 | - | 1,950 / 866 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | - | 2,090 / 948 | 2,040 / 925 | 1,930 / 875 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed Lifted | 4WD | 1,950 / 885 | 1,930 / 875 | 1,820 / 826 | 1,780 / 807 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 | 4WD | - | - | 1,520 / 689 | 1,550 / 703 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 1,960 / 889 | 1,930 / 875 | - | 1,840 / 835 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 1,960 / 889 | 1,930 / 875 | 1,820 / 826 | 1,810 / 821 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | - | 2,030 / 921 | - | 1,870 / 848 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | - | 2,030 / 921 | 1,990 / 903 | 1,890 / 857 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed Lifted | 4WD | 1,900 / 862 | 1,870 / 848 | 1,770 / 803 | 1,720 / 780 |
Note that the figures above are identical to those for the 2024 model year.
As for engine output numbers, the TurboMax turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine is rated at 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm, the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine is rated at 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine is rated at 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm, and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine is rated 305 horsepower 3,750 rpm and 495 pound-feet of torque at 2,750 rpm. Each engine connects to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission, with the exception of the 2.7L I4 L3B, which connects to the GM eight-speed automatic.
Under the skin, the 2025 Silverado 1500 rides on the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Fort Wayne Assembly plant in Indiana, the GM Silao Assembly plant in Mexico, and the GM Oshawa plant in Canada.
Comments
The 2.7 is backed by an 8 speed, not a 10 speed. If it did have the 10 speed, there would be no reason for the 5.3. And for all the clowns that’s gonna defend the 5.3 because it’s a V8, remember it’s a problematic V8 because of D.F.M. It’s also only a V8 when your foot is to the floor, because of D.F.M. Also, the 6.2 should be replaced with an aluminum block 6.6 with at least 450 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque on the next generation truck in order for a V8 to stay relevant in their lineup. Keep the 2.7, but give it the 10 speed and keep the diesel. Drop the 5.3, replace the 6.2 with the 6.6.
Thank you for calling out that error. The post has been updated accordingly.
2.7 will never sound like a V8.