2026 Chevy Suburban Towing Capacity
Chevy's Suburban full-size SUV is not only the brand's largest SUV, but it also offers the most seating with space for up to nine passengers in its three rows of seats, along with a voluminous cargo area, comfort, off-road capabilities, and impressive towing performance.
Let's check out all that owners should know about the 2026 Chevy Suburban towing capacity and other useful details.
How Much Can a 2026 Chevy Suburban Tow?
When powered by the standard 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 with torque of 383 pound-feet, the 2026 Suburban can tow up to 8,200 pounds, and up to 8,400 pounds when the burly 6.2-liter V8, making 420 horsepower and torque of 460 pound-feet, is found under the hood.
The 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo diesel inline-six with 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque will allow up to a maximum of 8,100 pounds to be towed.
Owners looking for maximum Suburban towing capacity will need to outfit their vehicle with the Max Trailering Package.
Is a 2026 Chevy Suburban Good for Towing?
Yes, thanks to its truck-like chassis construction of body-on-frame, and its powerful engines all fitted with an external auxiliary transmission oil cooler, the Suburban will take on any towing task in its stride.
Standard trailering features include:
- Trailering hitch platform
- Two-inch trailer receiver
- Seven-wire electrical harness and seven-pin connector for connecting your trailer's lights and brakes to your vehicle
- Hitch Guidance that displays a centered guideline on the Rear Vision Camera view when the Suburban is in reverse
- Trailer sway control that helps prevent trailer sway by monitoring driver steering input and then automatically applying the trailer brakes
The Suburban also offers available towing features such as:
- Advanced trailering technology
- Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering
- Integrated trailer brake controller
2026 Chevy Suburban Payload Capacity
The latest Suburban offers a maximum payload capacity of 1,977 pounds.
Cargo and Storage Volume
The Suburban shines not only at towing capacity, but also when it comes to cargo space with up to 41.5 cubic feet behind the third-row seats. Folding down this rear seat creates a space of 93.8 cubic feet, and when both rear seats are down, a cavernous 144.5 cubic feet is available.
Tips for Safe Towing
Just a few top tips for safe Chevy Suburban towing:
- Proper preparation - inspect tires and brakes, and check lights and connections
- Secure the hitch and check for full engagement, plus always use a safety chain in an 'X' pattern
- Correct loading to prevent cargo from moving and ensure the weight is properly distributed
- Careful driving includes reduced speed and greater following distance, which makes for safer towing
Can a 2026 Chevy Suburban Pull a Camper?
Yes, the 2026 Chevy Suburban can pull a camper of up to the maximum towing capacity of the specific engine and drivetrain combination, when equipped with the Max Trailering Package.
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