Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

The Silverado is known for towing, and the appropriately named heavy-duty model is no different. The 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity maxes out at a massive 18,510 pounds when properly equipped. Let’s take a closer look at the capabilities of this powerful truck.

What Does “Properly Equipped” Mean?

You hear “properly equipped” a lot with towing. Your truck will have to be properly equipped to get the maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity, but what does that mean? For the Silverado 2500HD, it means:

• Regular cab/long bed combination
• 17” wheels
• Fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch

You’ll still have plenty of towing power without this specific combination, but if you need that full 18,510 pounds, this is what you’ll want.

That’s what it means to be properly equipped for towing, but we think every new truck you drive home from Sunset Chevrolet is properly equipped for a long, comfortable future of automotive savings thanks to Oil Changes for Life and Warranty Protection for Life, Sunset Auto Family exclusives.

Towing-Related Features

If you do a lot of serious towing, you know that it’s about more than just the Chevy Silverado towing capacity. Here are just a few of the features that make towing safer and easier:

• 15-View Camera – great for reversing and hitching up
• Advanced Trailering System
• Active Safety Alerts – projected directly on your windshield

2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Engine Specs

What accounts for the impressive Chevy Silverado towing capacity? That would be the equally impressive Chevy Silverado 2500 horsepower. Here are the engine specs:

Chevy Silverado 2500Horsepower and Other Engine Specs:

Gas V8

• Horsepower – 401 hp @ 5200 rpm
• Torque – 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Turbocharged Diesel V8

• Horsepower – 445 hp @ 2800 rpm
• Torque – 910 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

What You Can Tow with the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity?

What can’t you tow with a 18,510-pound towing capacity? Towing options really open up for you with this pickup. Here are just a few of the things you can tow:

• Camper trailer
• Horse trailer
• Large flatbed trailer
• Large enclosed utility trailer
• Dump trailer
• Sailboat
• Aluminum fishing boat
• Fiberglass fishing boat
• Some cabin cruiser boats
• Pontoon boat
• ATVs
• Motorcycles
• Jet skis

Check Out the New Chevy Silverado 2500 at Sunset Chevrolet of Sumner

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of your Chevy Silverado? Find out why drivers from Auburn and beyond come to Sunset Chevrolet to find the truck that’s just right for them. Contact us today to learn more!

Chevy Silverado 2500 EnginesPuyallup drivers want a dependable truck that gets the job done, and robust trucks need a high-performance engine! Below are the details of the 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 engines:
6.6L V8 Gas Engine: 

• Maximum towing capacity of 14,500 pounds when you choose the 2021 Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with 17-inch wheels and available fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch.
• Provides 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
• Six-speed automatic transmission

Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 

• The Silverado 2500 diesel engine provides a maximum towing capacity of an astounding 18,500 pounds on properly equipped configurations.
• This engine delivers 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque.
• The available Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission allows for such impressive torque that the Silverado 2500 can tow its full capacity in first gear.

Silverado 2500 Towing features

Along with the powerful engines and smooth transmissions that make the Chevy Silverado towing capacity possible, the 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 payloads are among the top in its class. Plus, Tacoma drivers get various towing features that enhance safety and convenience on those long drives to Auburn. The Advanced Trailering System provides the following features:

Customizable trailer profiles:

• Trailer maintenance reminders
• Trailer security alerts
• Trailer mileage
• Tow/haul reminder
• Trailer electrical diagnostics
• Trailer tire pressure monitoring alert
• Pre-departure checklist

Other tow-friendly options include:

• Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control
• StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control and Proactive Rollover Avoidance
• Auto Park Brake Assist
• New Park Grade Hold Assist

Experience the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at Sunset Chevrolet By now, you’re probably impressed with the Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity and ready for a test drive. If so, contact Sunset Chevrolet today! Our friendly team is always happy to answer your questions and take you on a test drive around Sumner. Review our new vehicle specials, and then head down to our dealership.