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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

Factory towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch class for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — plus the gear this setup calls for.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD with 6.2L V8 (L87) and Max Trailering Package (NHT)

⚠ Pending verification

Figures were extracted from the source below and are pending confirmation against the OEM towing guide.

Source: OEM towing guide[PDF] 2021 silverado 1500 max trailering1 - Chevrolet · retrieved 2026-07-02

Max Towing Capacity

11,900

lbs / 5,398 kg

Payload

Hitch Class

Class V

GCWR

19,100 lbs

Engine Variants

8 variants

Trim Notes

Maximum of 11,900 lbs achieved with 6.2L V8 (L87) engine, Crew Cab, Short Bed or Standard Bed, 4WD, with available Max Trailering Package (NHT). GCWR of 19,100 lbs applies to RST trim with Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels (footnote 7).

⚠ Important

Peak 11,900 lb: 6.2L V8 (L87), Crew Cab, Short Bed or Standard Bed, 4WD, with available Max Trailering Package (NHT) and RST with 20-inch wheels (footnote 3 and 7) (conventional ball hitch). Next-highest 11,500 lb: 5.3L V8 (L84 or L84/YK96), Crew Cab, Short Bed, 2WD, with available Max Trailering Package (NHT).

◆ Gear you may need

Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker & OEM towing guide before hauling. Ratings vary by exact configuration.

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The 11,900 lbs figure above is the properly-equipped maximum for this model year. For a specific trim, engine, or drivetrain, run your exact setup through the live tool:

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Prose overview

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 carries a maximum towing capacity of 11,900 lbs when properly equipped, paired with a Class V hitch. As with every truck and SUV, the rating swings by engine, drivetrain, cab and bed configuration, and rear axle ratio — so two 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s on the same lot can be rated thousands of pounds apart. Match your trailer to the lowestrelevant limit (towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch rating), and verify against the sticker inside the driver's-side door jamb.

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing FAQ

What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

A properly equipped 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated to tow up to 11,900 lbs. This maximum applies only to specific engine, axle, and tow-package combinations — most trims tow less.

What hitch class does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need?

Based on its rated capacity, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 typically pairs with a Class V hitch. Always match the hitch to your loaded trailer weight and never exceed the vehicle's rated capacity.

Do I need a brake controller to tow with a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Most states require trailer brakes — and a brake controller — for trailers over 3,000 lbs loaded. A brake controller syncs the trailer's brakes with the vehicle's for safe, controlled stops.

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