The Chevy Suburban was introduced into Chevrolet’s lineup as a full-size SUV in 1935 and is still made today. The Suburban is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2015 Chevy Suburban?
A 2015 Suburban can tow up to 8,200 pounds when properly equipped.
The 2015 Chevy Suburban tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.
There’s a bit more to know about the 2015 Chevy Suburban tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2015 Chevy Suburban Tow?
The 2015 Chevy Suburban has a towing capacity of 8,200 pounds.
The 2015 Suburban tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.
You can always reach out to your local Chevy dealership for details to confirm how much your Suburban can tow.
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
2015 Chevy Suburban Engine And Drivetrain
There is one engine option for the 2015 Chevy Suburban: a 5.3 Liter V8 Flexfuel engine.
The 5.3L V8 engine produces 355 horsepower and 282 lb-ft of torque when using gasoline, ad produces 280 horsepower and 416 lb-ft of torque when using E85 fuel.
2015 Chevy Suburban 5.3 Liter V8 Towing Capacity: 8,200 pounds / 3,720 kg
2015 Chevy Suburban Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2015 Chevy Suburban is 1,725 to 1,754 pounds. This enables your Suburban to handle quite a bit of heavy cargo and passenger weight.
Please note, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler.
If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2015 Chevy Suburban Tow Package
Chevy offers a factory-installed tow package for the 2015 Suburban.
This includes a trailer hitch, heavy-duty cooling system, and a trailer brake controller.
2015 Chevy Suburban Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2015 Chevy Suburban has a maximum towing capacity of 8,200 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing. This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2015 Chevy Tahoe and the 2015 Ford Expedition.
Here are some similar vehicles to the Chevy Suburban and their towing capacities below:
2015 Nissan Armada Towing Capacity: 9,000 pounds
2015 Chevy Tahoe Towing Capacity: 8,500 pounds
2015 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity: 9,200 pounds
2015 Dodge Durango Towing Capacity: 7,400 pounds
2015 Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity: 7,400 pounds
2015 GMC Yukon Towing Capacity: 8,500 pounds
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2015 Chevy Suburban Owner’s Manual on Chevy’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Chevy Suburban.
