2027 Suburban Towing Ranges to 8,200 Pounds
Buyers planning to tow should check the rating for their specific engine, drivetrain, and trailering package.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Trucks
GM has rated the 2027 Chevy Suburban for towing of up to 8,200 pounds, with the top figure applying to the 5.3L V8 in 2WD configuration equipped with the Max Trailering Package. The 2027 model year also brings revised trim levels, updated exterior colors, and the discontinuation of the optional assist steps upgrade.
Why it matters
Towing capacity varies widely across the Suburban lineup, so the powertrain, drivetrain, and trailering package you choose directly determine how much you can safely pull. Buyers who regularly haul boats, campers, or equipment should compare the specific rating for their configuration rather than relying on the headline number.
Maximum 2027 Suburban towing capacity is 8,200 pounds for the 5.3L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package, compared with 7,700 pounds for the same engine without it. Among the other configurations, the 3.0L turbodiesel Duramax leads with 8,100 pounds in 2WD and 7,800 pounds in 4WD.
The players
General Motors
GM is the automaker behind the Chevrolet brand, which builds the Suburban full-size SUV and publishes its towing specifications.
The details
Towing capacity is rated separately for each powertrain, drivetrain, and whether the Max Trailering Package is installed, so two Suburbans that look identical can carry very different ratings. The 5.3L V8 with 4WD tows 7,500 pounds as standard and 8,000 pounds with the package, while the 6.2L V8 2WD reaches 7,500 pounds standard and 8,000 pounds equipped. GM also recommends a standard break-in period before towing, and certain safety technology features should be disabled before hooking up a trailer.
Timeline
The 2027 Suburban model year carries the updated towing ratings and revised trim levels.
The Home Front
Full-size SUVs with high towing ratings are a major share of the family hauling market in the United States, where many households tow boats, campers, and utility trailers. Because the 2027 Suburban's ratings vary by drivetrain and trailering equipment, buyers comparing it against prior Suburban models should check each configuration's rating individually.
If you plan to tow, find the towing rating for your exact Suburban configuration and confirm it covers your trailer's loaded weight before you buy or hitch up. Keep the owner's documentation handy and schedule a licensed dealer or service center to review any trailering package you add.
The takeaway
The towing number that matters is the one printed for your specific engine, drivetrain, and trailering package, not the highest figure in the lineup. Before you tow, check that rating against your trailer's loaded weight and have a licensed service center confirm any trailering equipment installation.
Further reading
For more on how trailer-rated vehicles fit into everyday hauling, browse the Trucks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GM Authority.
