Makes · Chevrolet · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 8,000 – 11,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
Tow Planner
Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
Which configuration do you have?
38 configurations
38 possible configurations match your selections.
What are you trying to do?
Choose a job to open interactive tools. Year-level towing and payload answers appear below even before you pick a configuration.
What can a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?
Across 38 configurations with published ratings, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity ranges from 8,000 lbs to 11,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 38 of 38
Highest-rated example: RST · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 11,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ZR2 · 4x4 — 8,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RST | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5.75 ft | 3.23 | 11,000 lbs | 2,140 lbs |
| Custom | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 5.75 ft | 3.42 | 9,000 lbs | 2,060 lbs |
| Custom | Double Cab | 4x2 | 6.6 ft | 3.42 | 9,000 lbs | 2,080 lbs |
| Custom | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5.75 ft | 3.42 | 9,000 lbs | 2,040 lbs |
| Custom | Double Cab | 4x4 | 6.6 ft | 3.42 | 9,000 lbs | 2,050 lbs |
| Custom Trail Boss | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5.75 ft | 3.42 | 9,000 lbs | 1,920 lbs |
| High Country | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 5.75 ft | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | 2,040 lbs |
| High Country | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5.75 ft | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| High Country | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.6 ft | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | 1,970 lbs |
| LT Trail Boss | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 5.75 ft | 3.42 | 9,000 lbs | 1,710 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 9,000 lbs (median 9,000 lbs) across 13 configurations in this dataset.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 8,000 – 11,000 lbs (median 9,000 lbs) across 25 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,000 – 11,000 lbs (26 configurations).
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 9,000 lbs (8 configurations).
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,000 – 9,000 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 10 |
| 3.42 | 8,000 – 9,000 lbs | 28 |
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,480 – 2,300 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 38
Highest-payload configurations
- Work Truck · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 2,300 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 2,280 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 2,160 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 2,150 lbs
- RST · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 2,140 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 9,000 lbs | 13 |
| 4x4 | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 25 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 26 |
| Double Cab | 9,000 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 8,000 – 9,000 lbs | 4 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.75 ft | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 16 |
| 6.6 ft | 8,000 – 9,000 lbs | 20 |
| 8 ft | 9,000 lbs | 2 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 10 |
| 3.42 | 8,000 – 9,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 28 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.23, 3.42
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.75 ft, 6.6 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 8,000 – 11,000 lbs
Compare this vehicle
Preselected: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Pick a second vehicle on the compare page.
Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RST 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 11,000 lbs | 4,960 lbs | 2,140 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 147.4 |
| Custom 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,740 lbs | 2,060 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Custom 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,720 lbs | 2,080 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Custom 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,960 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Custom 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,950 lbs | 2,050 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Custom Trail Boss 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,080 lbs | 1,920 lbs | 310 | 430 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| High Country 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,860 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 147.4 |
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 2,100 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 147.4 |
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,130 lbs | 1,970 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 157.0 |
| LT Trail Boss 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,290 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 310 | 430 | 3.42 | 147.5 |
| LT w/1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,740 lbs | 2,060 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| LT w/1LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,810 lbs | 1,990 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| LT w/1LT 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,720 lbs | 2,080 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,960 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,950 lbs | 2,050 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| LT w/2FL 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,960 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| LT w/2FL 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,950 lbs | 2,050 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,860 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 147.4 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 2,100 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 147.4 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,130 lbs | 1,970 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 157.0 |
| RST 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,860 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 147.4 |
| RST 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,130 lbs | 1,970 lbs | 355 | 383 | 3.23 | 157.0 |
| RST 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,950 lbs | 2,050 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,740 lbs | 2,060 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,810 lbs | 1,990 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,720 lbs | 2,080 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 126.5 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,400 lbs | 2,300 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 126.5 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 139.6 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,520 lbs | 2,280 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 139.6 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,960 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,950 lbs | 2,050 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 147.4 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 139.6 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,750 lbs | 2,150 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 139.6 |
| Custom 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,010 lbs | 1,990 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| Custom Trail Boss 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,130 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 310 | 430 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| LT Trail Boss 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,130 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 310 | 430 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| LT w/1LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,010 lbs | 1,990 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,010 lbs | 1,990 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 157.0 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 126.5 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,640 lbs | 2,160 lbs | 310 | 348 | 3.42 | 126.5 |
| ZR2 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,620 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 420 | 460 | 3.23 | 147.5 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.