Tow vehicle model guide
Chevrolet Suburban towing guide by model year
The Suburban adds valuable passenger and cargo room, but the longer body and added load make payload and trip-ready combined weight especially important when towing.
maximum available towing on selected model-year configurations
Up to 8,300 lbMaximum or component ratings are not the rating for every configuration. Verify the exact vehicle and load.Why the number changes
- Engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, trim, model year, and Max Trailering Package change the rating.
- More passenger and cargo space can encourage heavier loading, which reduces payload and GCWR headroom available for the trailer.
- Use the exact vehicle’s trailering label and payload label rather than applying a Tahoe or another Suburban configuration’s rating.
TowGenius model-year planning profiles
These profiles are starting points for comparison. Replace imported values with the labels and documentation for the exact vehicle, motorhome, hitch, and trip-ready load.
YearModelConfigurationPlanning maxGCWR
2025SuburbanFeatured planning profile8,100 lb14,500 lb
2024Suburban5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package planning profile8,100 lb14,500 lb
2022Suburban5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package planning profile8,100 lb14,500 lb
2020Suburban5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package planning profile8,300 lb14,000 lb
2018Suburban5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package planning profile8,300 lb14,000 lb
Manufacturer reference: Chevrolet Suburban information
Common towing matches to evaluate
Family travel trailersPontoon and runabout boatsEnclosed cargo trailersUtility and recreational trailers