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id: what-are-the-towing-and-cargo-capacities-of-the-2026-silverado-1500
title: "What are the towing and cargo capacities of the 2026 Silverado 1500?"
category: faq
subtopic: silverado-towing-cargo
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/chevrolet/silverado-1500.htm"
tags: ["2026", "Silverado 1500", "towing", "payload", "cargo"]
questions:
  - "How much can the Silverado 1500 tow?"
  - "What's the payload capacity?"
  - "How much cargo space does the Silverado 1500 have?"
related: [silverado-engines, silverado-vs-competitors]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is built for serious hauling. It delivers up to 13,000 lbs of towing capacity and 2,260 lbs of payload capacity, supported by a powerful engine lineup including the best-in-class TurboMax and available diesel. The truck offers an expansive 89.1 cubic feet of cargo area-the largest in its class. Smart trailering technologies like up to 14 available camera views, Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, and the myChevrolet Trailering App make towing safer and easier. Whether you're hauling for work or weekend adventures, the Silverado 1500 is engineered to handle it. Call (715) 833-0444 to discuss your towing needs or check out current inventory at Markquart Motors in Chippewa Falls.