Chevrolet Silverado Towing Capacity and Payload Planner
Compare user-entered truck and trailer weights with ratings from the vehicle's door-jamb label and owner's manual.
About the Chevrolet Silverado Towing and Payload Planner
Towing safely requires checking every rating, not just a headline towing figure. The Chevrolet Silverado Towing and Payload Planner compares user-entered truck and trailer weights with ratings to check payload, GCWR, and hitch limits.
Enter values from your vehicle's door-jamb label and owner's manual. The tool flags overloads and helps you stay within limits.
Formula used
used payload = passengers + cargo + tongue weight
remaining payload = payload rating - used payload
warning if used payload > payload rating
warning if curb + passengers + cargo + trailer > GCWR
warning if tongue weight > hitch rating
warning if remaining payload < 0How to use
- Enter GVWR, GCWR, payload rating, curb weight, passenger and cargo weights.
- Enter tongue weight, trailer weight, and hitch rating.
- Click Calculate to see remaining payload and warnings.
Limitations
Never rely on a generic maximum towing figure. Actual limits depend on configuration and equipment. Verify every rating on the door-jamb label and owner's manual.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find payload rating?
On the tire and loading information label on the driver's door jamb.
Is tongue weight part of payload?
Yes. Tongue weight counts against payload capacity.
What is GCWR?
Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowed weight of truck plus trailer.