Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing recreational vehicle

 

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is an HD truck boasting the power and performance you want for tough jobs and ambitious road trips outside Dalton. If you are ready to switch from a light-duty pickup to an HD option, learn about the new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tow rating today! Our guide includes engine specifications and available performance packages to help you decide whether to schedule a test drive at our Rome dealership. Please contact us to make an appointment and let us know if you have any questions.

 


New Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Tow Rating

How much can you haul in Rockmart and beyond with a Chevrolet Silverado 2500? The new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tow rating depends on the engine. Check out the towing capacity per engine, among other new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 performance specs:

6.6L V8 gas engine

  • 401 hp
  • 464 lb-ft torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 19,080 pounds max available trailering weight*

Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8

  • 470 hp
  • 975 lb-ft torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 22,420 pounds max available trailering weight**

New Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Performance Packages

There are numerous packages and accessories available to help you customize your new ride and get more out of every driving experience in Adairsville. New Chevrolet Silverado 2500 performance packages include:

Gooseneck Hitch Package

  • Gooseneck ball
  • Chain tiedown kit with case
  • May require additional optional equipment

Z71 Off-Road Package

  • Z71 Off-Road suspension with Rancho™ twin tube shocks
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Skid plates
  • Z71 hard badge (Work Truck, LT, and LTZ models)
  • Z71 grille emblem (LT and LTZ models)
  • 17-inch all-terrain blackwall tires (Work Truck and LT models)

Gooseneck / 5th Wheel Prep Package

  • Hitch platform to accept Gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch
  • Hitch platform with tray to accept ball and stamped box holes with caps installed
  • Box-mounted 7-pin trailer harness
  • May require additional optional equipment

Snow Plow Prep / Camper Package

  • Power feed to accommodate a backup and roof emergency light
  • A single 220-amp alternator
  • Heavy-duty front springs
  • Underbody skid plates to help protect the transfer case from debris
  • May require additional optional equipment

Test-Drive A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 At Riverside Chevrolet of Rome

Experience the new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 performance specs at our dealership! Call (706) 622-9605 or contact us online to schedule your appointment. Our team looks forward to working with you. For more helpful information, browse our manufacturer research. We also invite you to use our trade-in valuation tool!

*Requires Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed WT 2WD with 6.6L gas engine and gooseneck hitch. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.

**Requires Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD with available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and gooseneck/5th-wheel hitch, Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD Towing

Are you shopping around Dalton for a truck that can truly work miracles at the job site? The 2025 Chevy Silverado HD towing capacity for the 2500 variant maxes out at 20,000 pounds when properly equipped. What’s more, the Silverado 2500 provides our Rockmart neighbors with all kinds of advanced towing features, like Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, an Auxiliary Trailer Camera, and so much more! Compare the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD towing capacity for each of this truck’s configurations. Then, apply for financing and test-drive the Silverado 2500 at Riverside Chevrolet of Rome in Rome!

2025 Chevy Silverado HD Towing Capacity By Configuration

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity can vary for dozens of reasons, including which cabin style, truck bed length, hitch option, engine option, drivetrain, and trailering package you select. Explore how the Chevy Silverado HD towing capacity changes across the intersections of each of these variables:

Ball Hitch:

6.6L V8 Gas Engine:

  • Crew Cab Standard 2WD/4WD: Up to 16,000 Pounds
  • Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 14,500 Pounds
  • Double Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to16,000 Pounds
  • Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 14,500 Pounds

6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine: 

  • Crew Cab Standard 2WD: Up 18,500 Pounds (Add Max Trailering Package for 20,000 Pounds of Towing)
  • Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 14,500 Pounds
  • Double Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 17,900 Pounds/Up to 17,600 Pounds
  • Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 14,500 Pounds (Add Max Trailering Package for 14,500 Pounds of Towing)

5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch

6.6L V8 Gas Engine:

  • Crew Cab Standard 2WD/4WD: Up to 18,500 Pounds/Up to 18,380 Pounds (18,000 for High Country Trim w/ 4WD)
  • Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 18,500 Pounds/Up to 18,280 Pounds (17,900 Pounds for High Country Trim w/ 4WD)
  • Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 18,600 Pounds/Up to 18,200 Pounds
  • Double Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to18,400 Pounds/ Up to 18,000 Pounds
  • Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 18,700 Pounds/Up to 18,300 Pounds

6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine: 

  • Crew Cab Standard 2WD/4WD: Up 19,200 Pounds/Up to 19,100 Pounds (Add Max Trailering Package for 21,600/21,510 Pounds of Towing (2WD/4WD); 18,100 Pounds for ZR2 Trim w/ 4WD; 18,100 for High Country Trim w/ 4WD)
  • Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 19,200 Pounds/Up to 19,000 Pounds (Add Max Trailering Package for 22,070 Pounds/21,490 Pounds of Towing (2WD/4WD); 18,700 Pounds for High Country Trim w/ 4WD)
  • Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 18,100 Pounds/Up to 17,700 Pounds
  • Double Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 17,900 Pounds/Up to 17,600 Pounds
  • Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD/4WD: Up to 18,500 Pounds/Up to 18,090 Pounds (Add Max Trailering Package for 22,420/22,050 Pounds of Towing (2WD/4WD)

Test-Drive the Chevy Silverado 2500 Near Adairsville

While we can’t demonstrate the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD towing capacity for you, we’d love to give you a tour of all the advanced towing features this heavy-duty truck has to offer. You can head to our showroom during our working hours at your convenience, and if you have more questions about the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity, give us a call at (706) 622-9605. Before you head out, explore our Chevy research guides for helpful reads about the newest Chevy models!

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at Boat Launch

 

The Silverado has a reputation for being a tough pickup. That’s why you see it on so many Rome job sites. But is the Chevy Silverado towing capacity enough for the serious towing you need to do? Well, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity is a massive 18,500 pounds, when properly equipped. Let’s take a closer look at the capabilities of this powerful truck.

 

 

2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity by Engine

This powerful truck comes in your choice of two engines. The good news is that either engine can handle the serious towing you need to do on our Dalton roads. Here is the Chevy Silverado towing capacity and other engine specs for each option:

Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity by Engine

Gas V8

  • Maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity — 17,310 pounds when properly equipped
  • Horsepower — 401 hp @ 5200 rpm
  • Torque — 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Turbocharged Diesel V8

  • Maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity — 18,500 pounds when properly equipped
  • Horsepower — 445 hp @ 2800 rpm
  • Torque — 910 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

Properly Equipped for the Maximum Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity

Here are the options and accessories you’ll need in order to get the maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity:

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

Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity — What You Can Tow

What do you need to tow on the weekends? A camper? A fishing boat? A couple of jet skis? That’s no problem with this truck. Here are just a few of the things you can tow:

What Can Be Towed with the Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

  • 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

Chevy Advanced Trailering System

Rockmart drivers who do some serious towing know how important the right features are. Thanks to the Chevy Advanced Trailering System, your towing will be easier and safer. Here are the customizable trailer profiles in this system:

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

Come See the Chevy Silverado 2500 at Riverside Chevrolet of Rome

Are you ready to do some real towing with the new Silverado 2500? Come test drive it and experience the power of this truck yourself. You can get the ball rolling by filling out our online finance application. We’re just a short trip away from Adairsville. Feel free to drop by or contact us today!


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