2002 chevy silverado 1500 z71 towing capacity

I have a 2002 Chevy Surburban 5.3L engine that at 152,000 miles I pulled at 3/horse trailor (3,000 lbs) with 2-3 horses (2000-3000 lbs) total weigh 6,000 lbs. At 153,500 miles, my transmission failed. My husband and I replaced with a new transmission good for 100,000 miles. I am now nervous to haul with my Surburban. I was looking at buying used Chevy Silverado 5.3L 4X4, but I don't see a advantage in this purchase. Would I get better hauling with Chevy Silverado, or just keep using my Chevy surburban? Then I was advised in purchasing a bigger engine, e.g. Chevy Silverado 2500HD> What are your thoughts?

Specs

Research 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.

2dr Standard Cab 2WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	2189	lbs
Towing Capacity	8400	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4121	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	43.8	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab 2WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	2027	lbs
Towing Capacity	8500	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6100
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4073	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	40.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab LS 2WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	2189	lbs
Towing Capacity	8400	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4121	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	43.8	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab LS 2WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	2027	lbs
Towing Capacity	8500	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6100
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4073	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	40.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab Work Truck 2WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	2189	lbs
Towing Capacity	8400	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4121	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	43.8	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab 2WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1613	lbs
Towing Capacity	8000	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4787	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	50.4	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab 2WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1666	lbs
Towing Capacity	8100	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6200
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4534	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	46.6	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1613	lbs
Towing Capacity	8000	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4787	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	50.4	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1666	lbs
Towing Capacity	8100	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6200
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4534	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	46.6	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LT 2WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1613	lbs
Towing Capacity	8000	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4787	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	50.4	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LT 2WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	R
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1666	lbs
Towing Capacity	8100	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6200
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4534	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	46.6	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab 4WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1880	lbs
Towing Capacity	9100	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4520	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	44.5	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab 4WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1724	lbs
Towing Capacity	9200	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6100
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4376	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	40.7	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab LS 4WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1880	lbs
Towing Capacity	9100	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4520	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	44.5	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Standard Cab LS 4WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1724	lbs
Towing Capacity	9200	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6100
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4376	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	40.7	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

2dr Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	3
Max Seating	3
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1880	lbs
Towing Capacity	9100	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4520	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	44.5	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1310	lbs
Towing Capacity	8700	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	5090	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	51.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1490	lbs
Towing Capacity	8800	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4910	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	47.3	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1310	lbs
Towing Capacity	8700	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	5090	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	51.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	6
Max Seating	6
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1490	lbs
Towing Capacity	8800	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4910	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	47.3	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD LB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1310	lbs
Towing Capacity	8700	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	5090	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	51.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	4
4WD Drive Type	Pushbutton Hubs

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	-

Hauling

Max Payload	1490	lbs
Towing Capacity	8800	lbs
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	25.0
Angle of Departure	28.0
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	6400
Weight Range	6001-7000
Curb Weight	4910	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	-
Turning Diameter	47.3	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	-
Acceleration 0-100	-

How much can a Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 pull?

Drivers expect exceptional Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing, and they aren't likely to be left disappointed thanks to: Up to a best-in-class V8 maximum tow rating of 12,500 pounds. Up to 2,250 pounds of maximum payload.

How much can my 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 tow?

8,000 to 9,200 lbs2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 / Towing capacitynull

How much can a 5.3 L V8 engine tow?

Available 5.3L V8 Engine This kind of power gives the Silverado the capability to tow as much as 11,000 pounds of trailer weight, with the correct equipment.

How much can a 5.3 liter Silverado tow?

Enjoy 9,700 pounds of towing power with the standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine on the LTZ. The Max Trailering package boosts towing figures up to 11,500 pounds.

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