2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

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Marie B January 18, 2021
The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a towing capacity of 3,800 up to 7,700 pounds. The total tongue weight comes in around 10 percent of the towing capacity, making it 380 to 770 pounds. The total payload capacity for this truck is 1,215 to 2,053 pounds. It also has a torque of 260 to 380 pound feet. The curb weight iS4,211 to 5,284 pounds.
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Travis F April 1, 2021
False the original book says max towing is 8900
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Pat T. January 2, 2020
The torque on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims is 360 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm. The payload varies from 1,216 to 2,052 pounds. The truck's tow capacity is 3,800 to 7,700 pounds. That puts the tongue weight at 380 to 770.
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