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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity

TowGauge has 50 source-backed 2026 Silverado 1500 towing records live across 4 engine families. The calculator uses the selected manufacturer record instead of one model-wide maximum.

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CHEVROLET CANADA · 2026

Live towing configurations

These are the records currently available to the TowGauge calculator for this model year.

Engine / configurationMax loaded trailerGCWR / equipment

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,100 lb14,000 lb GCWR · Regular Cab · 4x2

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,600 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Regular Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,900 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Regular Cab · 4x2

2.7L TurboMax I-4

8,900 lb14,000 lb GCWR · Regular Cab · 4x4

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,300 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Regular Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,600 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Regular Cab · 4x4

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,300 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,700 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x2

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

9,300 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

11,400 lb16,800 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,300 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,300 lb19,000 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,000 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,300 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x4

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

9,100 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

11,100 lb16,800 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,000 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,000 lb19,000 lb GCWR · Double Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,300 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,600 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

9,300 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

11,300 lb16,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

12,100 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,200 lb19,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,100 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,500 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

9,200 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

11,200 lb16,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

12,000 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,100 lb19,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x2 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,000 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,300 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

9,100 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

9,000 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

11,000 lb16,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

11,900 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

11,800 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

13,200 lb19,100 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

13,000 lb19,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 · ZR2

8,800 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 · ZR2

8,700 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

2.7L TurboMax I-4

9,000 lb14,500 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

9,200 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

9,100 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

9,000 lb15,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

11,000 lb16,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

11,900 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

11,800 lb17,800 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 18-inch wheels

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

13,200 lb19,100 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6

12,900 lb19,000 lb GCWR · Crew Cab · 4x4 · Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels

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Configuration requirements stay attached

Cab, drivetrain, bed and required towing packages remain part of the source-backed profile rather than disappearing behind one advertised maximum.

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SOURCE TRANSPARENCY

Where the 2026 numbers come from

Publisher: General Motors of Canada Company / Chevrolet Canada
Document: 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide
Market: Canada
Live records: 50
Last verified: 2026-08-23

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COMMON QUESTIONS

2026 Silverado 1500 towing FAQ

What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Canada?

The largest towing figure represented in TowGauge's mapped 2026 Silverado 1500 configurations is 13,300 lb. That maximum does not apply to every vehicle; exact ratings depend on the configuration and equipment identified by the manufacturer source.

Does every 2026 Silverado 1500 tow 13,300 lb?

No. TowGauge applies the rating attached to the selected source-backed configuration rather than assigning the model-wide maximum to every vehicle.

Why might TowGauge still ask for payload or scale weight?

Trailer rating is only one limit. Vehicle-specific carrying capacity and loaded vehicle weight are needed to complete payload and GCWR checks when those values cannot be established from the configuration source alone.

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