Review Chevrolet Suburban towing capacity by year, trim, engine, and drivetrain.
Highest listed configuration
10 model years
Trim/engine rows represented
The Chevrolet Suburban is a SUV with towing capacity that varies by model year, trim, engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, payload, and factory towing equipment. Towlytics lists the Chevrolet Suburban with a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,400 lbs when properly equipped.
The Chevrolet Suburban towing package usually includes the core equipment required to tow safely, such as a hitch receiver, wiring harness, trailer stability features, and sometimes upgraded cooling or drivetrain-specific equipment. Exact package content changes by year and trim.
The Chevrolet Suburban is best suited for medium travel trailers, boats, utility trailers, small equipment trailers, and enclosed cargo trailers when properly equipped. Always confirm the exact rating on the vehicle certification label, owner's manual, and manufacturer towing guide before towing.
Towlytics lists the Chevrolet Suburban with a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,400 lbs when properly equipped. Actual capacity depends on the specific year, trim, engine, drivetrain, payload, and towing package.
Some Chevrolet Suburban configurations may require a factory towing package or specific equipment to reach the highest tow rating. Check the exact year and trim because hitch, wiring, cooling, axle ratio, and brake-controller availability can change by configuration.
The Chevrolet Suburban may be able to tow a camper depending on the camper's loaded weight, tongue weight, passengers, cargo, and the vehicle's payload rating. Compare the loaded trailer weight against the exact tow rating and keep tongue weight within payload limits.
This vehicle is built for meaningful towing, but payload and tongue weight become just as important as the headline tow rating. The best setup usually includes 7-pin wiring, brake control, and sway management. For the Chevrolet Suburban, start with fitment-specific parts and confirm all ratings against the owner’s manual, door-jamb payload label, hitch label, and trailer manufacturer specs.
Factory or vehicle-specific Class IV receiver hitch rated for the trailer and tongue weight.
7-pin trailer connector preferred; keep a 4-pin adapter for small utility trailers.
Heavy-duty adjustable ball mount so trailer height can be leveled across campers, boats, and utility trailers.
Strongly recommended for campers, enclosed trailers, and boat trailers with electric-over-hydraulic or electric brakes.
Weight distribution with sway control is worth considering for campers and long enclosed trailers.
Tow mirrors, trailer backup camera options, wheel chocks, coupler lock, and a tongue-weight scale.
Family campers, larger boats, enclosed trailers, utility trailers, and multi-passenger travel with cargo are the most logical starting points. The final answer depends on loaded trailer weight, tongue weight, passenger weight, cargo, drivetrain, tow package, and whether the trailer has brakes.
| Year | Max Towing | Engine options listed | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 8,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8,400 lbs | 3.0L Duramax, 5.3L V8 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8,400 lbs | 3.0L Duramax, 5.3L V8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8,400 lbs | 3.0L Duramax, 5.3L V8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8,400 lbs | 3.0L Duramax, 5.3L V8 | 2 |
| Year | Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Max Towing | Payload | Tow Package | GCWR | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Diesel | 3.0L Duramax | 4x4 | 8,100 lbs | 1,650 lbs | Yes | 13,500 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2022 | Diesel | 3.0L Duramax | 4x4 | 8,100 lbs | 1,650 lbs | Yes | 13,500 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2023 | Diesel | 3.0L Duramax | 4x4 | 8,100 lbs | 1,650 lbs | Yes | 13,500 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2024 | Diesel | 3.0L Duramax | 4x4 | 8,100 lbs | 1,650 lbs | Yes | 13,500 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2015 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen11 |
| 2016 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen11 |
| 2017 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen11 |
| 2018 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen11 |
| 2019 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen11 |
| 2020 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen11 |
| 2021 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,400 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2022 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,400 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2023 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,400 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen12 |
| 2024 | LT | 5.3L V8 | 4x4 | 8,400 lbs | 1,700 lbs | Yes | 14,000 lbs | Gen12 |