Pulling a trailer across Saskatchewan means matching your Chevrolet to your load before you hitch up. The gap between the lightest and heaviest towing ratings in the 2026 Chevrolet lineup is enormous: 1,000 lbs on the Trailblazer, 36,000 lbs on the Silverado HD and 3500HD. That 35,000-lb spread covers everything from a small utility trailer to a commercial-grade fifth wheel.

The ranking below covers all 14 2026 Chevrolet models for which towing data is available, listed from highest to lowest. Read the table first, then the sections that follow to understand what each tier can actually pull and which equipment changes move the needle.

2026 Chevrolet Towing Capacity Ranked

Rank	Model	Max Towing	Key Notes
1	Silverado HD	36,000 lbs (16,329 kg)	6.6L Duramax diesel: 470 hp, 975 lb-ft
2	Silverado 1500	13,300 lbs (6,033 kg)	Varies by engine; 5.3L V8 reaches 10,800 lbs
3	Silverado EV	12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)	Extended Range Trail Boss only
4	Express	10,000 lbs (4,536 kg)
5	Tahoe	8,400 lbs (3,810 kg)	6.2L V8 reaches 8,100 lbs; 5.3L V8 reaches 7,900 lbs
6	Suburban	8,200 lbs (3,719 kg)	Not all trims reach peak rating
7	Colorado	7,700 lbs (3,493 kg)	Requires Trailering Package; base = 3,500 lbs
8	Traverse	5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)	2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder standard
9	Blazer	4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)	Requires 3.6L V6; 2.0L Turbo = 3,250 lbs
10	Blazer EV	3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)	SS AWD; AWD Two-Motor rated at 1,500 lbs
11	Equinox	1,500 lbs (680 kg)	1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder
12	Equinox EV	1,500 lbs (680 kg)	LT trim confirmed
13	Trailblazer	1,000 lbs (454 kg)

How to Read These Numbers

A maximum towing rating is the ceiling under the best-case configuration, not a guarantee for every trim. Two factors commonly drop your usable capacity below the published figure.

First, equipment has to match. The Colorado’s 2.7L TurboMax engine sits at 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) without a trailering package. Add the Trailering Package and that number climbs to 7,700 lbs (3,493 kg): more than double, from the same engine. That is the largest equipment-driven gap in the lineup, and skipping the package means leaving 4,200 lbs of capacity on the table.

Second, passengers and cargo count against your limit. Every kilogram of people and gear inside the vehicle reduces how much trailer the vehicle can legally tow. The tongue weight rule reinforces this: the trailer’s tongue should carry 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight on the hitch ball. A 6,000-lb trailer needs 600 to 900 lbs pressing down on the hitch.

Engine choice shapes the ceiling more than most shoppers expect. The Blazer’s 3.6L V6 reaches 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg); the 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder is rated at 3,250 lbs (1,474 kg). On the Silverado 1500, the overall maximum of 13,300 lbs (6,033 kg) drops to 10,800 lbs with the 5.3L V8, 9,200 lbs with the TurboMax, and 8,700 lbs with the Duramax 3.0L diesel. The headline figure requires a specific powertrain and equipment combination.

For electric models, the Blazer EV’s AWD Two-Motor configuration is rated at 1,500 lbs (680 kg), while the SS AWD trim reaches the model’s 3,500-lb (1,588 kg) maximum. The Equinox EV matches the gas Equinox at 1,500 lbs (680 kg) on the LT trim.

Matching Your Trailer to the Right Model

Light loads (under 2,000 lbs)

The Trailblazer at 1,000 lbs (454 kg), the Equinox at 1,500 lbs (680 kg), and the Equinox EV at 1,500 lbs (680 kg) handle small utility trailers, lightweight ATVs, and personal watercraft on a single-axle trailer. These are commuter-first vehicles with a hitch rating, not tow vehicles that also commute.

Mid-range loads (2,000 to 5,000 lbs)

The Blazer EV (up to 3,500 lbs on the SS AWD), the gas Blazer (up to 4,500 lbs with the V6), and the Traverse (5,000 lbs) open the door to pop-up campers, small fishing boats, and enclosed cargo trailers. The Traverse’s 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder produces 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, giving it enough output to work confidently at its 5,000-lb (2,268 kg) limit.

One note on the Blazer: if towing over 3,250 lbs is part of your plan, the 3.6L V6 is the required choice. The 2.0L Turbo does not reach the higher rating regardless of trim.

Heavy towing (5,000 to 10,000 lbs)

The Colorado with the Trailering Package (7,700 lbs), the Suburban (8,200 lbs), the Tahoe (8,400 lbs), and the Express van (10,000 lbs) cover mid-size travel trailers, larger bass boats, and small horse trailers.

The Tahoe’s engine selection creates meaningful differences: the 6.2L V8 reaches 8,100 lbs (3,674 kg) and the 5.3L V8 hits 7,900 lbs (3,583 kg). The Suburban peaks at 8,200 lbs (3,719 kg), though grounding confirms that not every trim configuration reaches that ceiling. The Express leads this bracket at 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg).

Maximum capacity (over 10,000 lbs)

The Silverado EV Extended Range Trail Boss reaches 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg). The gas Silverado 1500 tops out at 13,300 lbs (6,033 kg). At the head of the lineup, both the Silverado HD and 3500HD reach 36,000 lbs (16,329 kg) with the 6.6L Duramax diesel producing 470 hp and 975 lb-ft of torque. Fifth-wheel trailers, large gooseneck loads, and multi-horse rigs belong in this tier.

Find Your Towing Match at Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC

Every 2026 Chevrolet model listed here carries a different towing ceiling, and reaching that ceiling often requires a specific engine, axle ratio, or equipment package. Knowing your trailer’s loaded weight is the first step; confirming the right configuration is the second.

Visit Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC in North Battleford to review your trailer weight, compare the models that fit your load, and confirm which packages your configuration requires before you hitch up.