2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Max Towing Capacity & Payload
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT is rated to tow up to 10,400 lbs powered by the 4.8L. For real-world towing, the practical limit is 8,320 lbs — that's 80% of max, giving you margin for hills, headwinds, and load variation. The payload rating of 1,671 lbs is the number to watch closely — once you add passengers, hitch weight, and gear, it fills faster than most people expect. With this setup, you're looking at a great selection of travel trailers, toy haulers, and many fifth wheels.
⚠ Vehicle capacity only — does not include passengers, gear, or tongue weight. Run the full calculator →
| Configuration | Max Towing | MPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST 4WD | 13,300 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT RWD | 13,200 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST 4WD | 13,200 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country 4WD | 13,100 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4WD | 13,100 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST 4WD | 13,100 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4WD | 12,900 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4WD | 12,900 lbs | 20.6 mpg | View → |

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