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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered16 (2008–2023)
Configurations578
Highest rating in our dataset16,800 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset7,480 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
202314,000 lbs16,000 lbs7,480 lbs37Open year
202214,600 lbs16,800 lbs7,480 lbs37Open year
202114,000 lbs16,000 lbs7,480 lbs37Open year
202014,000 lbs16,000 lbs7,440 lbs37Open year
201913,000 lbs14,000 lbs6,137 lbs24Open year
201813,000 lbs14,000 lbs7,150 lbs44Open year
201713,000 lbs15,000 lbs7,180 lbs43Open year
201613,000 lbs15,000 lbs7,180 lbs43Open year
201513,000 lbs14,200 lbs7,374 lbs38Open year
201413,000 lbs14,100 lbs7,222 lbs26Open year
20138,500 lbs13,000 lbs7,222 lbs38Open year
20128,700 lbs13,000 lbs7,215 lbs38Open year
20118,700 lbs13,000 lbs6,635 lbs38Open year
20109,100 lbs10,100 lbs5,255 lbs30Open year
20099,100 lbs10,100 lbs5,309 lbs30Open year
20089,100 lbs10,100 lbs5,307 lbs38Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD years can tow my trailer?

Compare Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD model years

20222023
Min towing14,600 lbs14,000 lbs
Max towing16,800 lbs16,000 lbs
Max payload7,480 lbs7,480 lbs
Configurations3737
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, Double Cab, Regular CabCrew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab
Beds6.75 ft, 8 ft6.75 ft, 8 ft
Axles3.733.73
Engines6.6 liters V-86.6 liters V-8
  • 2023 has a 800 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2022 (16,800 lbs → 16,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 High Country6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 7,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 7,480 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,741 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 7,183 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 7,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 7,480 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 6,741 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,000 lbs · Payload 7,183 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 High Country6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,403 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 High Country6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,436 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,353 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,371 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,411 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,519 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,403 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,436 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,429 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,572 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,353 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,371 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,403 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,436 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,353 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,371 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,411 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,519 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,403 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,436 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,429 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 4,572 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 High Country6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 7,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 7,480 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,741 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 7,183 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LTZ6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 7,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 7,480 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Work Truck6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 16,800 lbs · Payload 6,648 lbs
    Open year

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 202314,000 – 16,800 lbs16,800 lbs7,480 lbs148
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20198,500 – 15,000 lbs15,000 lbs7,374 lbs362
2000s2000–20092008, 20099,100 – 10,100 lbs10,100 lbs5,309 lbs68

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20234,353 lbs7,480 lbs37Open year
20224,353 lbs7,480 lbs37Open year
20214,353 lbs7,480 lbs37Open year
20204,320 lbs7,440 lbs37Open year
20193,283 lbs6,137 lbs24Open year
20184,050 lbs7,150 lbs44Open year
20174,050 lbs7,180 lbs43Open year
20164,050 lbs7,180 lbs43Open year
20154,319 lbs7,374 lbs38Open year
20144,187 lbs7,222 lbs26Open year
20134,109 lbs7,222 lbs38Open year
20124,187 lbs7,215 lbs38Open year
20114,200 lbs6,635 lbs38Open year
20103,590 lbs5,255 lbs30Open year
20093,592 lbs5,309 lbs30Open year
20083,500 lbs5,307 lbs38Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2022 → 2023: Maximum towing 16,800 lbs → 16,000 lbs (-800 lbs)
  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 16,000 lbs → 16,800 lbs (+800 lbs)
  • 2019 → 2020: Maximum towing 14,000 lbs → 16,000 lbs (+2,000 lbs)
  • 2017 → 2018: Maximum towing 15,000 lbs → 14,000 lbs (-1,000 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 14,200 lbs → 15,000 lbs (+800 lbs)
  • 2013 → 2014: Maximum towing 13,000 lbs → 14,100 lbs (+1,100 lbs)
  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 10,100 lbs → 13,000 lbs (+2,900 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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