2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 MY26i towing capacity, GVM, GCM and payload
6.2L EcoTec3 petrol V8 | 4wd | 10-speed automatic
Important specification notes
Australian GMSV specification. Towing above 3,500 kg requires the specified 70 mm ball and is subject to vehicle-weight restrictions. Confirm the compliance label, owner manual and fitted coupling rating. | 18Oct2026 Source checked: Official MY26i AU website Weight & Towing and Dimensions; ZR2 MY26i flyer p2 corroboration. Maximum tow and ball ratings require specified 70mm coupling; 50mm limited to3500/350kg. Accessories, occupants and ball load consume payload. GVM plus maximum trailer ATM may exceed GCM; check coupled vehicle and trailer axle loads without counting ball load twice. Tare 2523.
Partial specifications — you can still start
Unavailable: Payload, Wheelbase.
Use the sourced figures shown below, then enter any missing ratings from documentation for your exact vehicle when completing your assessment. Customer-entered figures are not independently verified. Leave unknowns blank: affected checks cannot be assessed, and this page is not a complete setup clearance.
A weighbridge establishes actual loads, not permitted limits. Do not substitute figures from another year or variant.
Quick specifications
Braked towing capacity
4200 kg
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Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
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Maximum towball download
400 kg
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Kerb mass
2583 kg
Manufacturer kerb mass; confirm the source definition for the exact vehicle
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Tare mass
2523 kg
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GVM
3505 kg
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GCM
6851 kg
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Payload
Not available from the currently verified source.
No verified payload basis available
ClearPath calculated
Front axle rating
1724 kg
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Rear axle rating
1866 kg
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Wheelbase
Not available from the currently verified source.
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How TowSense verifies this page
TowSense checks published specifications against Australian source documents. Source checked records pass automated extraction, identity and calculation checks; human review is reserved for exceptions. Manufacturer documentation is preferred, but where manufacturers do not publish a particular specification, TowSense may use recognised technical or independent Australian sources and identifies that source clearly. Calculated values are labelled separately. We do not estimate missing manufacturer limits.
Can this vehicle really tow its headline capacity?
The braked towing capacity is only one constraint. The complete setup must also remain within the applicable GVM, GCM, towball, front axle, rear axle, towbar, coupling and tyre limits. Passengers, luggage, accessories and towball load consume vehicle capacity.
Payload and accessory impact
Bullbars, winches, canopies, drawers, auxiliary batteries, long-range fuel, recovery equipment, roof loads, passengers and towball download all contribute to the loaded vehicle. Check actual fitted weights and positions rather than relying on advertised payload alone.
Specification source
Official MY26i AU website Weight & Towing and Dimensions; ZR2 MY26i flyer p2 corroboration
Source type: manufacturer_website | Confidence: high | Source checked: 2026-10-18
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