Are you curious about how much the Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow? Thinking of upgrading to it so that you can tackle all those touch jobs at your workplace? Thanks to the hydroformed boxed high-strength steel frame and towing features, the Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity is a massive 13,300 pounds. At the same time, the Silverado 1500 maintains a 2,280-pound payload capacity.