Towing Capacity of 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5.3 Liter V8

Question:

I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado reg cab 8 foot bed with brake controller built in how much can I tow 4by 4

asked by: Gary D

Expert Reply:

The towing capacity of a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 (I am assuming that's what you have) can range from 5,500 to 12,000 lbs depending on how it's equipped. By that I mean motor size, transmission, rear end gears etc.

If you have the max trailer package with the 6.2 liter EcoTec you'd have a 11,900 capacity in a 4 wheel drive truck. If you have a 5.3 liter the capacity would be 11,200 lbs, and if you have a V6 you'd have a 7,600 lb capacity.

If you are asking about towing in 4 wheel drive I would advise against that unless you are in snow or off road. 4 wheel drive on dry pavement is hard on parts and especially hard on parts when towing since there's more stress involved.

expert reply by: Jameson C