--- title: "Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 24 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/specs) | 13,300 lbs | 24 gal | N/A | 23 city / 33 hwy (3.0L diesel 2WD, 2020); 20/23 (2.7L Turbo); 17/24 (5.3L 2WD); 16/20 (6.2L). Tank: 24 gal most configs (28.3 gal on 8-ft-box regular cab). Max tow 13,300 lb (6.2L or 3.0L with Max Trailering); 5.3L up to ~11,300; 2.7L up to 9,500. | | [2014-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/specs) | 12,500 lbs | 26 gal | N/A | 16 city / 23 hwy (5.3L 2WD); 18/24 (4.3L 2WD); 15/21 (6.2L 2WD). Max tow 12,500 lb (2016+ 6.2L + Max Trailering); ~12,000 lb earlier; 5.3L configs ~9,100-11,100 lb. | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs) | 10,700 lbs | 26 gal | N/A | 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. | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [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) - [2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs) ## Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs: common questions ### How much can a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow? Up to 13,300 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? 24 gallons. ### What gas mileage does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get? 23 city / 33 hwy (3.0L diesel 2WD, 2020); 20/23 (2.7L Turbo); 17/24 (5.3L 2WD); 16/20 (6.2L). Tank: 24 gal most configs (28.3 gal on 8-ft-box regular cab). Max tow 13,300 lb (6.2L or 3.0L with Max Trailering); 5.3L up to ~11,300; 2.7L up to 9,500. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [GM TechLink, official 2019/2020 engine oil capacity chart (all T1XX engines)](https://gm-techlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TechLink-engine-oil-capacities-2019-2020_C.pdf) - [NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-274, 6.2L L87 engine failure](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V274-1598.PDF) - [GM Authority, Silverado/Sierra 6.2L L87 recall coverage](https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/04/chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-recalled-for-6-2l-v8-engine-loss-of-propulsion/) - [Blauparts, 2020-2025 Silverado 3.0L LM2/LZ0 oil change kit (dexosD 0W-20)](https://www.blauparts.com/chevrolet-silverado-1500-oil-change-kit-3-0l-lm2-lz0-duramax-diesel-0w20-dexosd.html) - [Duramax Forum, LM2 oil pump belt 150,000-mi service](https://www.duramaxforum.com/threads/oil-pump-belt-on-lm2.1016808/) - [Costa Oils, 2020 Silverado 2.7L (L3B) oil change guide (PF66)](https://costaoils.com/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-2-7l-oil-change-guide/) - [AutoZone, 2020 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48/H6, AGM)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2020) - [Goodyear, 2019 Silverado Custom Trail Boss OE tire (LT275/65R18)](https://www.goodyear.com/en_US/vehicle-search/Chevrolet_Silverado-1500_2019_Custom-Trail-Boss_256968-S-161259) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2019 Silverado 1500 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019/) - [XenonPro, 2019-2021 Silverado bulb size chart (H11 low / 9005 high, halogen trims)](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2019-to-2021-chevy-silverado-1500-headlight-bulb-sizes) - [Cox Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 towing capacity by engine/year](https://www.coxchevy.com/manufacturer-information/chevrolet-silverado-1500-towing-capacity/) ## Find your exact Silverado 1500 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012) More Chevrolet Silverado 1500 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.