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 2025 Chevy Suburban?
A 2025 Chevy Suburban can tow 7,400 to 8,200 pounds.
The 2025 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 2025 Chevy Suburban tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2025 Chevy Suburban Tow?
The 2025 Chevy Suburban has a max towing capacity of 8,200 pounds.
The 2025 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.
2025 Chevy Suburban Engine And Drivetrain
There are three engine options for the 2025 Chevy Suburban: a 5.3 Liter V8, a 6.2 Liter V8, and a 3.0 Liter Turbo-diesel (Duramax) engine.
The 5.3L V8 engine produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.
The 6.2L V8 engine produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
The 3.0L Turbodiesel engine produces 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
All three engines are paired to an automatic 10-speed transmission.
2025 Chevy Suburban 5.3 Liter V8 Towing Capacity: 8,200 pounds / 3,720 kg
2025 Chevy Suburban 6.2 Liter V8 Towing Capacity: 8,000 pounds / 3,629 kg
2025 Chevy Suburban 3.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Towing Capacity: 8,100 pounds / 3,674 kg
2025 Suburban Towing Capacity Chart
| 2025 Suburban Model | 2025 Suburban Towing Capacity |
| 2WD / 5.3L V8 / No Towing Package | 7,700 lbs / 3,493 kg |
| 2WD / 5.3L V8 / Towing Package | 8,200 lbs / 3,720 kg |
| 4WD / 5.3L V8 / No Towing Package | 7,500 lbs / 3,402 kg |
| 4WD / 5.3L V8 / Towing Package | 8,000 lbs / 3,629 kg |
| 2WD / 6.2L V8 / No Towing Package | 7,500 lbs / 3,402 kg |
| 2WD / 6.2L V8 / Towing Package | 8,000 lbs / 3,629 kg |
| 4WD / 6.2L V8 / No Towing Package | 7,400 lbs / 3,357 kg |
| 4WD / 6.2L V8 / Towing Package | 7,900 lbs / 3,583 kg |
| 2WD 3.0L Duramax | 8,100 lbs / 3,674 kg |
| 4WD 3.0L Duramax | 7,800 lbs / 3,538 kg |
2025 Chevy Suburban Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2025 Chevy Suburban is 1,612 to 1,759 pounds.
| 2025 Suburban Payload | 2WD | 4WD |
| 5.3L engine | 1750 (794) | 1759 (798) |
| 6.2L engine | 1612 (731) | 1612 (731) |
| 3.0L Duramax engine | 1625 (737) | 1539 (698) |
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.
2025 Suburban GVWR
The 2025 Suburban GVWR is 14,000 pounds to 14,500 pounds. You get the extra 500 pounds of GVWR when adding the Max Trailering Package.
See Related: What is GVWR?
2025 Chevy Suburban Tow Package & Features
Chevy offers a factory-installed tow package for the 2025 Suburban, along with plenty of helpful towing tech and features.
Towing features include StabiliTrak, Hitch Guidance, Trailer Sway Control, and standard trailering equipment which includes includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way connector and 2″ trailering receiver.
2025 Chevy Suburban Advanced Trailering Package (ZL6)
The Advanced Trailering Package includes Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, Hitch View, and Smart Trailer Integration Indicator.
2025 Chevy Suburban Max Trailering Package (NHT)
The Max Trailering Package for the 2025 Tahoe includes everything Advanced Trailering Package, a trailer brake controller, extra capacity cooling system, 2-speed active transfer, and Hill Descent Control (4WD models only). You can also add on a Trailer View Camera on the Premier and High Country trims.
2025 Chevy Suburban Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2025 Chevy Suburban has a maximum towing capacity of 8,300 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty towing. This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2025 Chevy Tahoe and the 2025 Ford Expedition.
Here are some similar vehicles to the 2025 Chevy Suburban and their towing capacities below:
2023 Nissan Armada Towing Capacity: 8,500 pounds
2025 Chevy Tahoe Towing Capacity: 8,400 pounds
2024 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity: 9,300 pounds
2023 Dodge Durango Towing Capacity: 8,700 pounds
2023 GMC Yukon Towing Capacity: 8,400 pounds
2024 Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity: 9,520 pounds
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 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.