How Much Can a Silverado 2500 Tow?

April 20th, 2021 by
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 towing a trailer

Need a new work truck that can pull your boat or ATV on trips out of Griffin? Check out the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. How much can a Silverado 2500 tow? The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity reaches an impressive maximum of 18,500 pounds when properly equipped, enough for anything you can throw at it. Keep reading and learn more from Volume Chevrolet about what the Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity can do for you. If you have any questions, contact us.

The Source of The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

If you want a dependable truck that can get any McDonough job done, you need one with a high-performance engine. The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 engines are the source of its remarkable towing capacity:

Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity: 6.6L V8 Gas Engine: 

  • 14,500-pound maximum towing capacity when you opt for the 2021 Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with 17-inch wheels and optional gooseneck hitch or fifth-wheel.
  • Delivers 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
  • Six-speed automatic transmission

Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity: Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 

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

Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Features

The powerful engines and smooth transmissions of the Silverado 2500 aren’t the only things making the Chevy Silverado towing capacity possible. The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 payloads are also among the top in its class, and Forsyth drivers get access to top-of-the-line towing features that enhance safety and convenience when towing. When you opt for The Advanced Trailering System, you get the following features:

Customizable trailer profiles:

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

Other tow-friendly options include:

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

Try the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 For Yourself at Volume Chevrolet

So how much can a Silverado 2500 tow? As much as you could need. Try it for yourself at our Forsyth dealership by taking one of our trucks for a test drive. Our new vehicle specials can also help you get a great deal. Take a look at our new truck inventory here!