At Herb Easley Chevrolet, we understand that your Chevy Silverado needs to perform. Your truck has to do the job, whether you’re towing a work trailer to job sites or taking your fishing boat to your favorite spot in the mountains. The Silverado’s ability to do that and so much more is why many people choose a Silverado over the competition. Let’s take a closer look at the Silverado towing capacity and different trims to help you decide which model is right for you.
Silverado Towing Capacity by Engine
A truck’s towing capacity results from many different factors like the high-strength fully boxed steel frame, a capable transmission, advanced towing packages, and a rear differential to handle the torque. Perhaps the most significant factor is the engine which provides the torque to tow. The Silverado 1500 features five engine options, each with its unique capabilities and strengths.
4.3-Liter EcoTec 3 V-6
Chevy offers a 4.3-liter EcoTec 3 V-6 engine with direct injection and Active Fuel Management technology standard in the WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss trims. This engine pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission to deliver a respectable 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain is rated to tow up to 7,900 pounds and has a payload capacity of 2,250 pounds.
2.7-Liter Turbo
A 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with auto start/stop, direct injection, and Active Fuel Management technology is standard on the LT and RST trims and available for the WT and Custom models. Chevy mates this engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission to give you 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain tows up to 9,300 pounds with a 2,060-pound payload capacity.
5.3-Liter EcoTec 3 V-8
Two 5.3-liter EcoTec 3 V-8 engines are available, one with Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology and the other with Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) technology. The DFM version LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country models and available on the LT and RST trims. The AFM engine is only available on the WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss. The AFM mates with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the DFM mates with an eight-speed automatic.
If you choose the LT Trail Boss or the High Country 4×4, you’ll get an upgraded 10-speed automatic transmission. Both get impressive power numbers coming in at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain can tow up to 9,400 pounds and haul 2,060 pounds with the standard setup or tow 11,100 pounds and haul 2,170 pounds by adding the Max Trailering Package.
6.2-Liter V-8
A 6.2-liter V-8 engine with direct injection and DFM technology is available on the High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST, and Custom Trail Boss trims. Chevy mates this to its 10-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain gets a robust 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. It can tow up to 9,300 pounds and haul 1,690 pounds with the basic setup. If you add the Max Trailering Package, those numbers jump to 13,300 pounds and 2,090 pounds, respectively.
Duramax 3.0-Liter Turbo-Diesel
The Duramax turbo-diesel engine is available on the Lt, RST, LTZ, and High Country trim and offers the perfect blend of power and efficiency. A 10-speed automatic transmission completes this powertrain to deliver 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque and tows up to 9,500 pounds.
6.6-Liter V-8
The Silverado 2500 HD trim comes with a 6.6-liter V-8 engine with direct injection and variable valve timing. Chevy links this engine with a six-speed automatic transmission to deliver 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. As a result, it tows up to 17,370 pounds.
Duramax 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel
The Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel engine with an air induction system and a variable geometry turbocharger is available on the Silverado 2500 HD trim. This engine is paired with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission and gets 445 horsepower and a monstrous 910 pound-feet of torque. With a max towing capacity of up to 36,000 pounds, there aren’t many jobs this powertrain can’t handle.
Truck and Trailer Camera System
The Silverado 1500 and 2500 offer an advanced camera system that uses eight cameras to provide 15 unique views around your truck and trailer. Four of these views focus on the hitch alone. The Surround View provides a top-down bird’s eye view of the truck and trailer hitch. The Hitch View gives you a close-up of the receiver and hitch to help guide you. A Rear Top-Down View shows you how much clearance you have around your truck. The unique Bed View allows you to check on cargo or hook up a gooseneck trailer. New in 2021 is a Bed Zoom and Bed Hitch Guidance views.
Six views focus on driving views like the innovative Transparent Trailer view that lets you virtually see the following vehicles through the trailer. A Pic-In-Pic View combines the rear side view and rear trailer view, one inside the other like your picture-in-picture feature on your television. A dual-function rearview mirror doubles as both a reflective mirror and a live video feed from behind your truck. You also get five parking views that make parking easier.
Intelligent Trailer Technology
The Silverado offers an advanced trailering system that allows you to store multiple trailer configurations. The features include pre-departure checklists, trailer lighting diagnostics, and tire pressure information.
A trailer sway control system, hill start assist, and auto grade braking helps make towing more manageable and safer. You get new tech like an electric parking brake hookup assist, trailer theft alert, and brake gain memory on the integrated brake controller. A tow/haul mode allows you to dial up the torque for improved towing performance.Herb Easley Chevrolet has one of the largest inventories of Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD models in the region. We invite you to browse our inventory online or visit our showroom. We are conveniently located at 1125 Central Freeway in Wichita Falls, Texas. One of our friendly professional staff will be happy to show you first-hand how capable the Silverado is when it comes to towing.
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