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
| -
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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.