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id: how-much-can-the-silverado-1500-tow-and-haul
title: "How much can the Silverado 1500 tow and haul?"
category: faq
subtopic: silverado-1500-towing
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/new-inventory/chevrolet/silverado-1500.htm"
tags: ["new vehicles", "chevrolet", "silverado 1500", "towing", "payload", "capability"]
questions:
  - "What is the towing capacity of the Silverado 1500?"
  - "How much payload can a Silverado 1500 carry?"
  - "What is the max trailer weight for Silverado 1500?"
related: [silverado-1500-engines, silverado-1500-technology]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Silverado 1500 is built for serious hauling and towing.

With the right configuration, this truck delivers **up to 13,300 lbs maximum available trailering** and **up to 2,260 lbs maximum available payload**. The Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel achieves best-in-class 28 MPG highway while maintaining that impressive towing power.

Every Silverado 1500 comes equipped with a Durabed featuring best-in-class 89.1 cubic feet of cargo volume and 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs each. The available Multi-Flex Tailgate transforms into steps, load stops, and a work surface for maximum utility. Technology makes towing easier too, with available HD camera systems offering up to 14 views and an in-vehicle Trailering App with custom trailer profiles.

Let our team help you find the right configuration for your towing needs. Call (715) 833-0444 today.