--- title: "2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 26 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 26 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 10,700 lbs | | Fuel tank | 26 gallons | | Fuel economy | 15 city / 21 hwy (5.3L 2WD); 4.3L and 4.8L similar; 6.2L lower. Long-box trucks carry a 34-gal tank instead of 26. | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (remote fob) | ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4.3L Vortec V6 (LU3) | WT, LS (base engine) | 195 hp | Regular 87 octane (E85 capable on some) | | 4.8L Vortec V8 (L20) | WT, LS, LT (base V8) | 302 hp | Regular 87 octane (FlexFuel) | | 5.3L Vortec V8 (LMG iron / LC9 aluminum, AFM) | LS, LT, LTZ (volume engine) | 315 hp | Regular 87 octane (FlexFuel) | | 6.2L Vortec V8 (L9H) | LTZ (optional) | 403 hp | Premium recommended (FlexFuel) | ## Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 built from 2012 through 2013, the GMT900 (2nd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, extended, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012) - [2013 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover year; Silverado Hybrid (6.0L two-mode, LZ1) still available in limited numbers | | 2013 | Final GMT900 year. Max trailering ~10,700 lb with 6.2L and tow package; most 5.3L configs rate 9,100-10,400 lb | ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs: common questions ### How much can a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow? Up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? 26 gallons. ### What gas mileage does a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get? 15 city / 21 hwy (5.3L 2WD); 4.3L and 4.8L similar; 6.2L lower. Long-box trucks carry a 34-gal tank instead of 26. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Silverado 1500 4.3L capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/chevrolet/silverado-1500-pickup/4-3l-6-cyl-engine-code-x-x/) - [Riverside Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 oil type & capacity guide 2007-2026](https://www.myriversidechevy.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/chevy-silverado-1500-oil-type-capacity/) - [Costa Oils, 2012 Silverado 6.2L (L9H) oil change guide](https://costaoils.com/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-6-2l-oil-change-guide/) - [O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2012 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48, 615 CCA OE)](https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/battery---accessories/batteries/battery---best-fit/ec27e4e51018/v/a/118721/automotive-truck-2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2012 Silverado 1500 OE tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012/) - [Otto Wiper Blades, 2012 Silverado 1500 wiper sizes (22/22)](https://ottoblades.com/products/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-blades-set) - [Edmunds, 2013 Silverado 1500 specs (26-gal tank, towing)](https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013/features-specs/) - [SilveradoSierra forum, GMT900 cabin air filter retrofit kit](https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/cabin-air-filter-2007-2013.695402/) - [GM-Trucks forum, GMT900 oil life reset (accelerator method)](https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/124413-resetting-oil-life/) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations - [2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/specs) - [2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/specs). ## More for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.