Chevrolet has published the 2027 Silverado 1500's towing and payload ratings, and Tulsa buyers should know one surprise up front: the 5.7L V8, not the bigger 6.6L V8 or the diesel, carries the highest tow rating. Every figure below is tied to the exact cab, drivetrain and package that earns it, and always properly equipped.

Maximum Towing Capacity by Engine

Max trailering is rated by engine, cab and drivetrain. Each row below is the best rating for that engine, properly equipped, and the last column names the configuration that earns it.

Engine	2027 max towing	Configuration that earns it
5.7L V8	13,700 lbs	Double Cab, 2WD, Max Trailering Package
3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel	12,000 lbs	Crew Cab, 4WD, Max Trailering Package
6.6L V8	9,700 lbs	Crew Cab, 4WD
2.7L TurboMax	9,400 lbs	Regular Cab, 2WD

The 13,700-lb figure belongs to the 5.7L V8 alone and is rated best in class. The 481-hp 6.6L V8 is the power-first choice at 9,700 lbs, so match the engine to the trailer you actually pull.

Towing in a Crew Cab

Most Tulsa-area trucks are Crew Cabs, and their ratings are stated separately. With the Max Trailering Package the 5.7L V8 tows 13,600 lbs in a 2WD Crew Cab and 13,500 lbs in a 4WD Crew Cab, and 13,600 lbs in a 4WD Double Cab. The Duramax is rated 10,000 lbs in a 2WD Crew Cab and the 5.7L V8 is rated 8,800 lbs in a 2WD Regular Cab.

Maximum Payload by Engine

Payload is what the truck carries in the cab and bed, separate from what it pulls behind it, and it is rated by engine and configuration too.

Engine	2027 max payload	Configuration
2.7L TurboMax	2,340 lbs	Regular Cab, 2WD
5.7L V8	2,170 lbs	Regular Cab, 2WD
3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel	1,870 lbs	Crew Cab, 2WD
6.6L V8	1,510 lbs	Crew Cab, 4WD

The 2.7L TurboMax carries the most payload of the four engines.

Trailering Packages and Features

The available Max Trailering Package adds an extra-capacity cooling system, and the tow figures for the 5.7L V8 and the diesel are stated with it. Super Cruise with hands-free trailering is available on Silverado and Trail Boss and standard on High Country and ZR2, and it comes with three years of OnStar One. The Custom trim adds hitch guidance with hitch view.

Available Trailering Technology

Up to 11 cameras and up to 19 camera views are available, and Super Cruise keeps the truck centered in its lane hands-free while towing on compatible highways.

What Can the 2027 Silverado 1500 Actually Tow?

Trailer weights vary by load and equipment, so weigh your loaded trailer before you commit and bring the number to Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet. This table sorts common Tulsa-area loads against the published engine ratings so you know which engine to ask about.

Typical load	Where to look in the lineup
Pair of personal watercraft on a trailer	Within reach of every engine in the lineup
Mid-size fishing or bowrider boat headed to Keystone Lake	Any engine handles it; the 5.7L V8 leaves the most margin
Landscape or utility trailer with equipment aboard	The 5.7L V8 or the Duramax, depending on the load
Small travel trailer or teardrop camper	The 5.7L V8 or the Duramax; check the exact rating for your cab and drivetrain
Car hauler with a single vehicle loaded	The 5.7L V8 with the Max Trailering Package, the highest-rated engine, or the Duramax at 12,000 lbs

Shop current Silverado 1500 inventory or ask Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet's team to match a 2027 configuration to your specific load.

Real-World Towing in Tulsa

Tulsa-area towing means boat trailers headed for Keystone Lake, about 23 miles upstream on the Arkansas River near Sand Springs, and utility trailers running the US-75 corridor toward Glenpool and Okmulgee job sites. A properly equipped Silverado 1500 with the Max Trailering Package is built for exactly this kind of regular trailer work, not just occasional trips.

Towing FAQs

Need towing numbers for the truck that's actually on the lot today? See the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for the current generation's ratings.

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