Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

What is the towing capacity of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

I just got a new truck for work, but I don’t know how much weight it can handle. How much can a 2008 Silverado 1500 tow?

avatar
Holden Easterbrook · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Excellent choice of work vehicle! Your Silverado 1500 ought to be able to handle any load you throw at it because it has a towing capacity of 4,400 to 7,500 lbs. If you want a more precise weight rating than that, you’ll have to:
  • Check your truck’s VIN sticker for the curb weight.
  • Add on any other
    weight
    , like passengers, fuel, and work tools.
  • Subtract that number from the truck’s GCWR, which is normally found on the door sticker.
Following these steps will give you a clear idea of how much weight your Silverado 1500 can handle. However, you’ll also need to pick up the right kind of
commercial truck insurance
before you can take your work vehicle on the road. To get the insurance you need without overpaying, let
Jerry
help.
As a licensed insurance broker and super app, Jerry will find you the cheapest car insurance available. It does this by providing you with the best quotes from a selection of more than 50 insurance companies. There’s no lengthy paperwork to fill out or salespeople to haggle with, just answer a few questions and wait less than two minutes for your results. It’s never been so easy to find the insurance you need at the price you want!
MORE: How to get cheap truck insurance
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings