How Much Can A Chevrolet Silverado Tow?

One of the most common questions every Chevy dealer gets about its collection of trucks revolves around towing capacity. While plenty of vehicles can hitch up a trailer and go, nothing quite has the ability of a Chevrolet Silverado. Of course, with so many different models and trims on the market, it’s hard to know which way to go.

Here is what you need to know about how much the Chevrolet Silverado’s towing abilities:

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The half-ton Chevy Silverado is one of the most popular purchases at any Chevy dealer. This beast of a truck is known for offering a classy interior, smooth ride quality, and plenty of power under the hood.

The Silverado 1500 comes in eight different trim levels. You can also configure the truck of your dreams with three different cabin sizes (two-door regular, four-door extended, and four-door crew). You can also choose between an eight-foot, 6.5-foot, and five-foot-eight-inch bed.

When it comes to selecting your powertrain, you can go with one of five options:

• 4.3-liter V6 engine (285 horsepower, 305 lb-ft of torque)
• Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 348 lb-ft)
• 5.3-liter V8 engine (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
• 6.2-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
• Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft)

Towing

Every choice you make regarding the configuration of your Silverado 1500 impacts its max towing ability. That’s to say, with three bed lengths, three cabin sizes, and five engines, there could be up to 45 different configurations, not counting other available upgrades and add-on packages.

In general, models with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine can tow up to 11,500 pounds; the 6.2-liter V8 can handle up to 11,500 pounds, and the turbodiesel can manage up to 13,00 pounds. There might be slight fluctuations depending on the specific configuration of your model.

Chevrolet Silverado HD

The Silverado 2500 and 3500 are also popular models on every Chevy dealer’s lot. These heavy-duty monsters are mostly used for commercial purposes but also make wonderful additions to your home’s driveway.

While these two heavy-duty hitters share a name with the half-ton Silverado, they both offer some serious power that you won’t see anywhere else. You can also outfit your Silverado 2500 or 3500 with a host of trailer-assistance features that help anyone tow like a pro.

These HD trucks also come with three-cabin configurations, but they only have a single eight-foot-two-inch bed. These trucks can also be equipped with a dual-rear-wheel set up to help add some towing power to the mix.

Silverado HD trucks come with two engine choices:

• 6.6-liter V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft of torque
• 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 ho, 910 lb-ft of torque

Towing

It wouldn’t be a heavy-duty truck if it didn’t offer impressive towing numbers. The gas-powered V8 engine allows you to town up to 17,400 pounds. The diesel engine pushes that number up to 36,000 pounds.

The Right Truck For The Job

It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to tow a trailer, boat, or massive commercial equipment; Chevy makes a Silverado that can handle your needs. While there aren’t many people who need to tow up to 36,000 pounds on a daily basis, Chevy made sure there is a truck out there that can.

Stop by your local Chevy dealer to learn more about configuring your perfect pickup truck for your biggest tow jobs today.