2022 Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity: Which Trucks Reach 13,300 lb?
Compare refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500 engine maximums and Crew Cab tow ratings, distinguish LTD trucks, and check payload and hitch limits.
The refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can conventionally tow up to 13,300 lb. That maximum requires either a 6.2L V8 Double Cab Standard Bed RST 4x4 or a 3.0L Duramax Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD, with the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. It is not the rating for every 2022 Silverado—or even every truck with those engines. Chevrolet’s 2022 brochure
First, check whether it is an LTD or refreshed truck
Chevrolet sold both the carryover 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD and the refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500. The tables below apply to the refreshed U.S.-market truck, not the LTD.
The distinction particularly matters for diesel buyers: Chevrolet’s launch announcement put the refreshed 3.0L Duramax maximum at 13,300 lb, a 4,000-lb increase over the LTD’s 9,300-lb maximum, thanks to chassis changes allowing the Max Trailering Package. Chevrolet announcement reproduced by Velocity Journal
Check the original window sticker or purchase documentation for the model designation. Chevrolet issued separate LTD and refreshed owner’s manuals. Our 2022 Silverado LTD vs. refreshed guide covers the broader model differences.
Refreshed 2022 Silverado towing maximums by engine
These are Chevrolet’s maximum conventional trailer-weight ratings, not universal engine ratings.
| Engine | Maximum towing capacity | Configuration required for that maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L Turbo High-Output | 9,500 lb | Regular Cab Long Bed, 2WD, 8-speed automatic |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,200 lb | Double Cab Standard Bed or Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 10-speed automatic, Max Trailering Package |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 13,300 lb | Double Cab Standard Bed RST, 4x4, 10-speed automatic, Max Trailering Package, 20-inch wheels |
| 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel | 13,300 lb | Double Cab Standard Bed, 2WD, 10-speed automatic, Max Trailering Package, 20-inch wheels |
Source: Chevrolet’s 2022 Silverado Commercial brochure, engine specifications and trailering tables. The brochure lists a lower 11,000-lb maximum for the 5.3L 4x4 configurations with Max Trailering Package.
What can a Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 tow?
The headline maximum belongs to a Double Cab. For shoppers considering a Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4, Chevrolet lists these configurations:
| Engine and equipment | Maximum conventional towing |
|---|---|
| 2.7L Turbo High-Output | 9,000 lb |
| 5.3L V8, 10-speed, without Max Trailering Package | 9,200 lb |
| 5.3L V8, 10-speed, with Max Trailering Package | 11,000 lb |
| 6.2L V8, without Max Trailering Package | 9,100 lb |
| 6.2L V8, Max Trailering Package, 18-inch wheels | 11,900 lb |
| 6.2L V8, Max Trailering Package, 20-inch wheels | 13,200 lb |
| 3.0L Duramax, without Max Trailering Package | 9,000 lb |
| 3.0L Duramax, Max Trailering Package, 18-inch wheels | 11,700 lb |
| 3.0L Duramax, Max Trailering Package, 20-inch wheels | 12,900 lb |
| ZR2, 6.2L V8 | 8,900 lb |
Source: Chevrolet’s configuration-specific payload and trailering tables. V8 and diesel rows use the 10-speed automatic; the non-ZR2 rows are not Trail Boss ratings.
Two buying implications stand out:
- A 6.2L badge does not guarantee a 13,000-lb rating. The package, cab, bed and factory wheel configuration matter.
- ZR2 capability is different from maximum-towing capability. Its 8,900-lb rating is also confirmed in Chevrolet’s launch announcement.
Do not treat the wheel rows as an upgrade recipe: fitting aftermarket 20-inch wheels does not establish that your truck matches Chevrolet’s higher-rated factory configuration.
Verify the specific truck before choosing a trailer
Open the driver’s door and read the labels on the B-pillar:
- Trailering Information label: Check the truck’s trailer-weight rating, gross combined weight rating (GCWR), rear-axle rating and tongue-weight limit.
- Tire and Loading Information label: Find the statement specifying the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo. Subtract people, cargo, hitch hardware and nonfactory accessories to determine what remains for trailer tongue weight.
- Certification/Tire label: Check gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and axle limits.
Chevrolet requires the loaded combination to remain within all applicable limits, not merely the trailer-weight rating. Weigh the truck and trailer fully loaded for the trip, including separate axle and tongue-weight checks. 2022 owner’s manual, pages 213–215 and 313–316
Payload can rule out a trailer below the tow rating
For a hypothetical truck whose Tire and Loading Information label allows 1,600 lb of occupants and cargo:
- Occupants: 600 lb
- Cargo and nonfactory accessories: 200 lb
- Hitch hardware: 100 lb
- Remaining capacity for tongue weight: 700 lb
An 8,000-lb loaded trailer at 12.5% tongue weight puts 1,000 lb on the hitch, exceeding that remaining capacity even if the truck’s trailer-weight rating is higher. Chevrolet generally specifies 10–15% tongue weight for conventional trailers, with exceptions for certain trailer types; follow the trailer manufacturer’s requirements. 2022 owner’s manual, page 315
For loads near the advertised maximum, there is a limit to clarify before towing: the manual’s second printing, page 315 also lists a 1,250-lb conventional tongue-weight ceiling, while 10% of 13,300 lb is 1,330 lb. Do not exceed the manual or truck-label limits, or reduce tongue weight below the trailer’s recommended range to make the numbers fit. Ask Chevrolet to clarify the applicable limits for your specific truck; a brochure maximum alone cannot settle the match.
Finally, Chevrolet specifies a weight-distributing hitch for trailers over 7,000 lb and trailer brakes on every axle for loaded trailers over 2,000 lb. Follow the manual, hitch instructions and applicable local brake rules. 2022 owner’s manual, pages 318–320