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The powerful 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity gives you the ability to take on just about any job. For drivers looking for a pickup that can capably handle heavy loads while also confidently tackling tough terrain, the 2017 Silverado 1500 rises to every occasion. This guide covers the stunning performance specs of the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500, including towing and payload capacity, engine options, and more.
The maximum 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity with tow package is 12,500 pounds,1 specifically with the Max Trailering Package. That’s plenty of power for towing boats, utility trailers, cargo trailers, travel trailers, and fifth-wheel campers. With that kind of towing capacity, this beast of a truck can easily tackle jobs at the work site and adventures to the campsite.
Towing isn’t the only thing that the 2017 Silverado 1500 excels at – this rugged truck is a heavy hauler, too. With up to 2,250 pounds of maximum payload capacity, the bed of this truck can do some serious work.
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has three different engine options and is available in Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab configurations. The engine options and their specs are:
| Max Standard Towing Capacity1 | Max Towing Capacity w/ Max Trailering Package1 | |
| EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 Regular Cab | 7,600 lbs | n/a |
| EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 Double Cab | 7,100 lbs | n/a |
| EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 Crew Cab | 7,000 lbs | n/a |
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 Regular Cab | 9,800 lbs | n/a |
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 Double Cab | 9,400 lbs | 11,100 lbs |
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 Crew Cab | 9,400 lbs | 11,000 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 Regular Cab | n/a | n/a |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 Double Cab | 9,400 lbs | 12,500 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 Crew Cab | 9,300 lbs | 12,500 lbs |
The towing capacity for 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 trucks varies by body type, bed length, and whether it’s a two- or four-wheel-drive configuration.
The 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3-liter towing capacity maxes out at 11,000 pounds1 with the available Max Trailering Package, short box, and two-wheel-drive configuration.
The standard 4.3-liter V-6 engine has a maximum towing capacity of 7,600 pounds,1 which is accomplished with a Regular Cab, standard box, and four-wheel drive configuration.
The 6.2-liter V-8 engine offers the most available towing capacity in the entire lineup, with a maximum available 12,500 pounds1 of towing when properly equipped.
As you can see in the chart above, the Max Trailering Package significantly enhances the overall towing capacity of the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500. The Max Trailering Package is only found on the Crew Cab and Double Cab body styles on models with the 5.3-liter V-8 and 6.2-liter V-8 engines. This package provides enhancements and upgrades that help boost the towing capacity of the engine. Features include heavy-duty rear springs, enhanced radiator cooling, an integrated trailer brake controller, and more.
The Trailering Package is different from the Max Trailering Package. This package provides equipment for your truck to tow, such as a tow hitch and four- or seven-pin connectors.
There are many other trailering features and technologies that you’ll find across the lineup of 2017 Silverado 1500 models, including:
| 4.3L V6 | 5.3L V8 | 6.2L V8 | 2.7L Turbo / TurboMax | 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel | |
| Max Trailer/Towing Capacity1 | Max Trailer/Towing Capacity1 | Max Trailer/Towing Capacity1 | Max Trailer/Towing Capacity1 | Max Trailer/Towing Capacity1 | |
| 2017 & 2018 | 7,600 lbs | 11,100 lbs | 12,500 lbs | n/a | n/a |
| 2019 | 7,900 lbs | 11,600 lbs | 12,200 lbs | 7,000 lbs | n/a |
| 2020 | 7,900 lbs | 11,600 lbs | 13,400 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 9,300 lbs |
| 2021 | 7,900 lbs | 11,500 lbs | 13,300 lbs | 9,600 lbs | 9,500 lbs |
| 2022 | n/a | 11,200 lbs | 13,300 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 13,300 lbs |
| 2023 | n/a | 11,300 lbs | 13,300 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 13,300 lbs |
| 2024 | n/a | 11,300 lbs | 13,100 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 13,300 lbs |
| 2025 | n/a | 11,300 lbs | 13,200 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 13,300 lbs |
As you can see, the towing capacity of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has changed a lot over the years. The fourth-generation Chevy Silverado was unveiled in 2019, and new engines and configurations have been added over the years that increase power and performance.
The 2017 and 2018 model years were no different regarding maximum towing capacity. From 2017 to 2023, the total maximum towing capacity across the engine lineup of the Chevy Silverado 1500 increased from a maximum of 12,500 pounds1 in 2017 to a total of 13,300 pounds1 in 2023.
However, more towing capacity isn’t all you’ll find in the later model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The later model years feature the latest advancements in trailering technology and features, cameras and available camera views, safety features, and much more. Browse our Chevy Silverado 1500 inventory today!
How much weight your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow depends on the model, body type, and engine. The available towing capacity ranges from 5,500 pounds to a maximum of 12,500 pounds.1 To find your specific towing capacity, you will need to identify your engine type, body style, box length, drivetrain type, and any available towing packages or equipment, and then reference the 2017 Chevrolet Trailering Guide.
The 2017 Silverado 1500 5.3-liter V-8 can tow a maximum of 11,100 pounds.1 The total towing capacity depends upon several factors, including the model, engine, body type, box length, any additional items that add weight to the truck, and the presence of the Trailering Package or Max Trailering Package. Check each vehicle’s specific configurations to find the accurate total towing capacity.
The maximum available payload capacity for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado is 2,250 pounds when properly equipped. Factors that affect the total payload capacity include the engine type, body style, drivetrain, any added features or options, as well as the presence of any towing packages or features. We recommend that you refer to the specific vehicle configuration to determine accurate payload capacities.
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1Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.