2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity.

Published trailer ratings range from 10,910 to 22,050 lbs across the configurations in Chevrolet's same-year guide.

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Built from the 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. Source pages are cited below.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
PUBLISHED MAX
22,050 LBS
Printed condition: with Max Trailering Package
MAX GCWR
30,000 LBS
CHART CONFIGURATIONS
154 ROWS
2026 Silverado 2500 HD towing chart
Engine group

Duramax 6.6L V8

10,910–22,050 lbs

81 groups81 exact10,910 to 22,050 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 13,120 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 11,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 11,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 17,800 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 13,120 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,200 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,200 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 19,200 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,550 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,550 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,700 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package; High Country p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 21,180 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package; High Country p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 10,910 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,600 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 10,910 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 21,490 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,550 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,550 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 19,000 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 13,950 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,800 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,800 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 13,950 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,500 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,500 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 21,510 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,050 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,050 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 19,200 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,100 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,750 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package; High Country p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,750 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 20,800 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package; High Country p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / ZR2 Bison4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 15,570 lbs 27,500 lbs with available ZR2 Bison Edition p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / ZR24x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs ZR2 p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / ZR24x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,100 lbs 27,500 lbs ZR2 p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 11,740 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,150 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,150 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 17,800 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 11,740 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,750 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,750 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 21,600 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,350 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 19,200 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,100 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,100 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,200 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,200 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 11,760 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,450 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,450 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 22,050 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,450 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 17,600 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,450 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,600 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,700 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,700 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,100 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 11,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 12,640 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,200 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,200 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,550 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,550 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,750 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,750 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,400 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,900 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,450 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20-inch wheelsGVWR 11,450 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 22,050 lbs 30,000 lbs with Max Trailering Package p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,025 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,025 lbs Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,100 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Engine group

6.6L V8 gas

14,500–18,700 lbs

73 groups73 exact14,500 to 18,700 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,200 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,300 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,300 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,180 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,700 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,700 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,050 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs High Country p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 11,050 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs High Country p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 15,790 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,650 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,650 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,870 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 15,790 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,050 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 11,050 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,280 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.36 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,270 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,150 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,150 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,270 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,270 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,550 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,550 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs High Country p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country4x420-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs High Country p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / ZR2 Bison4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,900 lbs 26,000 lbs with available ZR2 Bison Edition p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / ZR24x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs ZR2 p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / ZR24x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,070 lbs 26,000 lbs ZR2 p.35 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,410 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,450 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,450 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,960 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,410 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,850 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,380 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.34 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,200 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,200 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,260 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x217 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x217 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,260 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,600 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,600 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,400 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,500 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,500 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,960 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 16,390 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,950 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,950 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.33 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,050 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,050 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,390 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x217 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x217 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,390 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,450 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,450 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,600 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,350 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,350 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,050 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,000 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,750 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,750 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.32 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x217-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,700 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,350 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x218 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,350 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,700 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,250 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x417-inch wheelsGVWR 10,250 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,370 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x417 or 18-inch wheelsGVWR 10,000 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 17,370 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,650 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed Conventional 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed4x418 or 20 or 22-inch wheelsGVWR 10,650 lbs 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 5th-wheel / gooseneck 18,300 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.31 Exact
Engines

Towing capacity by engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2026 ratings for your specific Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD configuration.

Match the configuration and equipment below to find the rating that applies to your truck.

Duramax 6.6L V8 81 configurations
Range: 10,910–22,050 lbs
Published max 22,050 LBS Printed condition: with Max Trailering Package
6.6L V8 gas 73 configurations
Range: 14,500–18,700 lbs
Published max 18,700 LBS
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing guide notes.

Chevrolet publishes these topics at document level. Use them with the matching rating row and verify the specific truck, hitch, trailer, and certification labels before towing.

FIG. 2026.1 Trailering Guide

Guide rating notes

Note 1 Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.

Note 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of the vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.25
FIG. 2026.2 Trailering Guide

Trailer brake requirements

Trailer Brakes These are required above a 2,000-lb. trailer weight on Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe, and above a 1,500-lb. trailer weight on all other models. (Brake requirements vary by state; consult state laws for actual requirements.) The most common trailer braking systems are electric brakes (often used on travel trailers, horse trailers and car haulers) and surge brakes (found primarily on boat trailers). An electric trailer brake system uses a brake control unit mounted inside the trailering vehicle; it operates by sensing the vehicle brakes and then applying the trailer brakes. Surge brakes are a self-contained hydraulic brake system on the trailer, activated during deceleration as the trailer coupler pushes on the hitch ball.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.6
FIG. 2026.3 Trailering Guide

Maximum-rating scope

Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings and Gross Combination Weight Ratings Engineers perform extensive testing of acceleration, handling, braking, and thermal and structural performance to determine the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and the maximum trailer weight rating for your vehicle. The GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and accessories. You should not exceed the GCWR of your vehicle when you tow a trailer. Chevrolet also calculates and publishes a maximum trailer weight rating for most models or series of Chevrolet vehicles for comparison purposes. The maximum trailer weight rating is not specific to an individual vehicle and is most useful for comparing product lines to one another to help you select a product that will meet your needs. When you buy a vehicle, you should ensure that the total load (including passengers, cargo and equipment) you intend to pull with it will be less than the maximum trailer weight rating of the vehicle. Because the maximum trailer weight rating is calculated for a line of vehicles, rather than an individual load situation, some standardized assumptions are made when calculating the maximum trailer weight rating: that the tow vehicle has a driver, a front-seat passenger, and all required trailering equipment. This value represents the heaviest trailer the vehicle can tow, but it may be necessary to reduce the trailer weight to stay within the GCWR, GVWR, maximum trailer tongue load, or RGAWR for the vehicle.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.8
FIG. 2026.4 Trailering Guide

Weight-rating checks

How to Keep Your Load Within the Capabilities of Your Vehicle It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR or trailer weight rating. The only way to be sure to not exceed any of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer combination, fully loaded for the trip, getting individual weights for each of these items. You can then subtract the weight of your vehicle from the GCWR. The difference between the two is the capacity you have available for your cargo, passengers, trailer, load and any other equipment you might use to set up your trailer. Put another way, your GCWR should always be greater than or equal to the weight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo, trailer (with equipment) and load.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.8
FIG. 2026.5 Trailering Guide

Trailer load distribution

The tongue weight for your trailer is the downward force of the coupler of the trailer on the vehicle hitch. You can calculate the tongue weight by placing the tongue of the trailer on an appropriate scale. For conventional trailering, the tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer weight. For gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering, the tongue weight should be 15% to 25% of the loaded trailer weight. When towing the maximum trailer weight the maximum tongue weight is 10% for conventional trailers and 15% for gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailers.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.8
FIG. 2026.6 Trailering Guide

GVWR guidance

The GVWR is the maximum amount the vehicle itself should weigh, including the as-equipped weight of the vehicle plus the cargo, passengers and trailer tongue weight. Put another way, the GVWR should always be greater than or equal to the weight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.8
FIG. 2026.7 Trailering Guide

GCWR and combined weight

GCWR The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. This rating can be found on the Trailering Information Label located on the doorframe for Silverado 1500, Silverado EV, Silverado HD, Suburban and Tahoe or the Owner's Manual. Make certain you are aware of your Gross Combination Weight (GCW) and any state and federal operating requirements. GCW includes weight of the vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.7
FIG. 2026.8 Trailering Guide

Safety chains

Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer for trailers with conventional or gooseneck hitch. Leave just enough slack for the combination to turn. For conventional trailers cross safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will be less likely to drop and hit the road if the trailer should seperate from the hitch. Do not allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.9
FIG. 2026.9 Trailering Guide

Conventional trailer loading

Loading Your Trailer Load your conventional trailer to attain a 10% to 15% tongue weight. Some specific trailer types (especially boat trailers) fall outside of this range. In these cases, the recommended tongue weight listed in the trailer Owner's Manual should be observed. When the trailer axles are centered on the trailer, a good rule of thumb is to distribute 60% of the load over the front half of the trailer and evenly from side to side. Loads sitting either too far forward or too far back in the trailer can create unstable trailering conditions — such as trailer sway — at highway speeds and during heavy braking. Once the trailer has been loaded and the weight is distributed properly, all cargo should be secured to prevent the load from shifting.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.9
FIG. 2026.10 Trailering Guide

Trailering Information Label

Trailering Information Label This label is located on the driver-side door jamb and provides information that's specific to your vehicle and vital to towing, including GVWR, GCWR, GAWR for the rear axle, maximum payload, maximum tongue weight and curb weight. Included on Silverado 1500, Silverado EV, Silverado HD, Suburban and Tahoe.

2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p.13
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WDH and sway-control scope

The guide's HD footnote is attached to the weight-distributing-hitch statement. It does not clearly say whether the adjacent sway-control guidance is also exempt; check the vehicle and trailer manuals for the specific setup.

Each topic quotes the guide's printed paragraph. These are document-level guide topics; a row requirement appears only when Chevrolet marks that specific rating row.
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