Real Silverado 1500 Payload Capacity by Cab, Bed and Engine
Silverado 1500 payload belongs to one truck, not the model. See how cab, bed, engine and package move it, and why 2027 starts over.

Silverado 1500 payload belongs to one truck, not the model. See how cab, bed, engine and package move it, and why 2027 starts over.

Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year hides a trap: the 2022 LTD Duramax tops out at 9,300 lb, while the new-body Duramax can be optioned higher.

2027 Silverado 1500 towing capacity flipped: GM rates the 6.6L V8 below the 5.7L. See
how each engine moved from 2026, and what each rating needs.

Silverado 1500 towing capacity swings by build in 2026: a 6.2L ZR2 rates 8,800 lb, one Duramax row 13,300. See which cab and package sets yours.

Silverado 1500 specs by configuration: the Duramax diesel’s top tow rating fell from 13,300 lb in 2026 to 12,000 lb in 2027. See which builds get what.