2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Summary maximum trailer weight rating only (New Silverado 1500 and Silverado 1500 LTD); detailed per-cab/bed/drivetrain/axle tables on pages 33-41 not present in scraped text
⚠ Pending verification
Figures were extracted from the source below and are pending confirmation against the OEM towing guide.
Source: OEM towing guide — [PDF] 2022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide · retrieved 2026-07-01
Max Towing Capacity
13,300
lbs
⚠ Important
Peak 13,300 lb: Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels, Duramax 3.0L I-6, GCWR 19,000 (conventional); tied with Double Cab Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package and 20" Wheels, 6.2L V8, GCWR 19,100 (conventional) (conventional ball hitch). Next-highest 9,900 lb: Silverado 1500 gooseneck/5th-wheel peak: Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package, 5.3L V8, GCWR 16,800; and Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package, 5.3L V8, GCWR 16,800.
◆ Gear you may need
Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker & OEM towing guide before hauling. Ratings vary by exact configuration.
Different configuration? Look it up
The 13,300 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:
Prose overview
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 carries a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 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 2022 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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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing FAQ
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
A properly equipped 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated to tow up to 13,300 lbs. This maximum applies only to specific engine, axle, and tow-package combinations — most trims tow less.
What hitch class does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need?
Based on its rated capacity, the 2022 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 2022 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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