2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing & Payload Guide
New Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing & Payload at Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC
Harness performance up to 420 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s four available powertrains, equipped with a maximum towing potential of 13,300 lbs on the 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 and Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel engines. Payload capacity clocks in at 2,174 lbs, allowing the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to tow hefty loads like farm equipment, full-size trailers, or other vehicles like a car or boat. Keep reading as the automotive experts at Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC guide you through the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s powertrain options and towing tech!
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Four Powerful Engine Options
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers drivers a choice of 4 powertrains ranging from the well-balanced TurboMax with 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, up to the unstoppable 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Models offer a maximum 2,174 lb payload to support maximum towing capability ranging up to 13,300 lbs on the 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 and Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel engines.
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specifications |
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Engine |
TurboMax |
5.3 L EcoTec3 V8 |
6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 |
Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel |
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Horsepower |
310 |
355 |
420 |
305 |
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Torque (lb.-ft) |
430 |
383 |
460 |
495 |
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Max Towing Capability (kg / lb) |
4,309 / 9,500 |
5,125 / 11,300 |
6,033 / 13,300 |
6,033 / 13,300 |
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Model Availability |
WT Custom Custom Trail Boss LT RST LT Trail Boss |
LTZ
High Country WT Custom Trail Boss LT RST LT Trail Boss |
RST
LT Trail Boss LTZ ZR2 High Country |
ZR2
Custom Trail Boss LT RST LT Trail Boss LTZ High Country |
Smart Towing Technology
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 supplements its raw strength with a wealth of dedicated towing features accessible via the available In-Vehicle Trailering App, which can save up to 5 individual trailer profiles for quick setup. Start every hauling job off right with trailer hitch assistance and step-by-step pre-departure checklists, and watch your blind spots as you drive and maneuver with up to 14 camera views onboard. What’s more, available Super Cruise Driver Assistance lets you go hands-free on the highway, and can be programmed to factor in the lengthened braking distance added by trailer weight.
What Can a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tow?
Using its impressive brains and brawn, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can tow heavy trailers (e.g. a horse trailer or utility trailer), a full-sized camper, or other vehicles like a car, boat, or work equipment that you need to transport across your worksites or between multiple. With its all-terrain capability, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is an ideal choice for contractors and thrill-seekers alike, and can switch from work mode to play in moments. No wonder it’s a favourite among light duty pickup truck fans!
Shop the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC
Try the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for yourself by taking it for a test drive at Gardner GM! Why not stop by our showroom in Hope, BC to browse our full inventory of Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles, and let our automotive experts help you with queries like financing, warranty coverage, trade-in appraisal, and picking out the best accessories for your hauling needs? Get in touch with our team today and let us know how we can help!