2003 Chevrolet Silverado Towing Capacity

2003 Silverado 1500 Towing Capacities

The following towing capacities in the table below are recommended for the 1500 version of the 2003 Silverado only.

Trim	Braked Towing Capacity
Base 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB	3,818kg / 8,417lb~
LS 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB	3,818kg / 8,417lb~
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	3,773kg / 8,318lb~
LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	3,682kg / 8,117lb~
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	3,682kg / 8,117lb~
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	3,682kg / 8,117lb~
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	3,591kg / 7,917lb~
LS 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	3,591kg / 7,917lb~
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	3,591kg / 7,917lb~
Base 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB	4,136kg / 9,118lb~
LS 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB	4,136kg / 9,118lb~
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	4,091kg / 9,019lb~
Base 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	4,091kg / 9,019lb~
LS 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	4,091kg / 9,019lb~
Base 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	4,000kg / 8,818lb~
LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	4,000kg / 8,818lb~
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	4,000kg / 8,818lb~
SS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	3,364kg / 7,416lb~
Base 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	3,955kg / 8,719lb~
LS 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	3,955kg / 87,197,137,405,070,114,816lb~

2003 Silverado 2500 Towing Capacities

The following towing capacities in the table below are recommended for the 2500 version of the 2003 Silverado only.

Trim	Braked Towing Capacity
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.1 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.1 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.1 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
Base 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.1 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LS 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.1 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.1 in. WB	5,455kg / 12,026lb~

How much can the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 3364kg whereas some go as high as 39552003250025002003kg.

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".