It is time for a new truck that can tow a good amount of weight. You like what Chevrolet trucks have to offer, but can they keep up with their competitors? The short answer is yes, Chevrolet trucks can keep up! The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has five powerful engine options available, and it can tow a lot of weight. What are the towing capacities of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? It depends on the trim level and engine you choose. Learn more below!
Below, we organized all of the towing capacities based on the trim level and the engine option. Which one do you think would be a good fit for your active lifestyle?
Color options for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Trim Level |
Engine |
Towing Capacity |
Work Truck |
4.3-liter V6 |
7,900 pounds |
Work Truck |
5.3-liter V8 |
10,000 pounds |
Work Truck |
2.7-liter Turbo |
9,300 pounds |
Custom |
4.3-liter V6 |
7,600 pounds |
Custom |
5.3-liter V8 |
9,700 pounds |
Custom |
2.7-liter Turbo |
9,300 pounds |
Custom Trail Boss |
4.3-liter V6 |
7,300 pounds |
Custom Trail Boss |
5.3-liter V8 |
9,400 pounds |
Custom Trail Boss |
6.2-liter V8 |
9,300 pounds |
LT |
2.7-liter Turbo |
9,300 pounds |
LT |
5.3-liter V8 and Max Trailering Package |
11,500 pounds |
LT |
3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel |
9,500 pounds |
RST |
2.7-liter Turbo |
9,300 pounds |
RST |
5.3-liter V8 and Max Trailering Package |
11,500 pounds |
RST |
3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel |
9,500 pounds |
RST |
6.2-liter V8 with Max Trailering Package |
13,300 pounds |
LT Trail Boss |
5.3-liter V8 |
9,300 pounds |
LT Trail Boss |
6.2-liter V8 |
9,300 pounds |
LTZ |
5.3-liter V8 with Max Trailering Package |
11,500 pounds |
LTZ |
6.2-liter V8 Max Trailering Package |
12,100 pounds |
LTZ |
3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel |
9,500 pounds |
High Country |
5.3-liter V8 |
9,700 pounds |
High Country |
6.2-liter V8 with Max Trailering Package |
11,900 pounds |
High Country |
3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel |
9,500 pounds |
At select Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealership locations, we have the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 available. Interested in learning more? Please contact us today! Our friendly team members are here to help you, answer your questions, and assist you in driving off the lot today in a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500!
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