Chevrolet Silverado Towing Capacity
When it comes to towing extremely heavy objects and equipment, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is an impressive pickup truck. The Silverado 1500 towing capacity is up to 13,300 pounds and the Silverado 1500 payload is 2,280 pounds. Livingston drivers can rely on this strong pickup truck paired with additional features such as the Chevy Silverado towing mirrors for their commutes. Explore the Chevy Silverado towing capacity according to various engines and the available towing features before browsing for the new Silverado 1500 inventory at Casey's Frontier Chevrolet Of Livingston.
Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity According to Engine Options
This pickup truck offers several engine options available across its wide range of trim levels. Depending on the engine, the Chevy Silverado towing capacity can vary. Take a look at how the engine affects the towing capacity below:
4.3L V6 Engine (standard Silverado 1500 engine)
- 285 hp
- 305 lb-ft of torque
- Max Towing Capacity – 7,900 pounds
2.7L Turbo Engine
- 310 hp
- 348 lb-ft of torque
- Max Towing Capacity – up to 9,600 pounds
5.3L V8 Engine with Direct Fuel Management
- 355 hp
- 383 lb-ft of torque
- Max Towing Capacity – 11,500 pounds
- Max Towing Capacity for same engine with Active Fuel Management – 10,000 pounds
6.2L V8 Engine
- 420 hp
- 460 lb-ft of torque
- Max Towing Capacity – 13,300 pounds (on the RST trim)
3.0L I6 Turbo-Diesel
- 277 hp
- 460 lb-ft of torque
- Max Towing Capacity – 9,500 pounds
Silverado 1500 Towing Features
Now that you know more about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity and Silverado 1500 payload, let’s learn more about the features that help with towing and hauling on the Cookeville streets. Some features are:
- Part of the Chevy Silverado 1500, the standard Trailering Package offers a trailer hitch platform, a 4-pin connector, an automatic locking rear differential, and a 7-wire harness with a 7-way sealed connector.
- The optional Max Trailering Package is available for some trims, which includes the Handling/Trailering Suspension Package, upgraded rear springs, and revised shock tuning.
- If you are looking for extra safe towing in Sparta, you can get optional tow mirrors or other towing accessories.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
Towing Capacities by Engine
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity can be attributed to its powerful performance. This model offers the choice among three engine options including:
- 2.7L Turbo Engine: This base engine is standard, providing 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque. This power gives the Silverado 1500 a towing capacity of up to 7,000 pounds.
- 4.3L V6 Engine: This engine produces 285 hp and a best-in-class 305 lb-ft of torque. Its towing capacity is 7,900 pounds.
- 5.3L V8 Engine: With this available engine, the Chevy Silverado 1500 achieves 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Towing capacity is elevated to 11,600 pounds.
- 6.2L V8 Engine: Equipped with this engine, the Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow its maximum of 13,400 pounds (on the RST trim). Additionally, this V8 generates an impressive 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.
- 3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel: With the available diesel powertrain, you’ll be able to tow up to 9,400 pounds. You’ll also be able to pull out 260 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque on the roads.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
Towing Capacities by Engine
Drivers can choose from four powerful engine options for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Each offers a unique towing capacity:
- 2.7L Turbo Engine — produces 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque and can tow up to 7,000 pounds.
- 4.3L V6 Engine — produces 285 hp and a best-in-class 305 lb-ft of torque. Its towing capacity is 7,900 pounds.
- 5.3L V8 Engine — produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Towing capacity is boosted to 11,600 pounds.
- 6.2L V8 Engine — tows the max. of 12,200 pounds. This V8 also produces 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
Towing Capacities by Engine
Just how impressive the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity and performance depend on which of its three powerful engine options you choose:
- 4.3L V6 Engine: The standard V6 engine generates 285 hp and a best-in-class 305 lb-ft of torque. Its towing capacity is 7,600 pounds.
- 5.3L V8 Engine: The second-level engine reaches 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Its towing capacity increases to 11,100 pounds.
- 6.2L V8 Engine: The most powerful engine on the Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow a maximum of 12,500 pounds. Moreover, the V8 puts out an impressive 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
Towing Capacities by Engine
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pickup is offered with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, as well as three different engine options.
- 4.3L EcoTec V6: A properly equipped Silverado 1500 with the 4.3L V6 base engine can tow up to 7,600 pounds.
- 5.3L EcoTec V8: Available on the 2017 Silverado 1500 LT and higher models, the mid-level 5.3L V8 engine upgrades this pickup to a maximum towing capacity of 11,100 pounds.
- 6.2L EcoTec V8: At the top of the lineup, the 6.2L V8 engine delivers a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 12,500 pounds.
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