2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity with Full Charts

The all-new 2023 Chevy Silverado HD is built with a combination of heavy-duty strength, and real-world capability. One of the major talking points of this powerful truck is its exceptional towing capability.

When paired with the 6.6L V8 engine, the Chevy Silverado HD can tow up to 30,000 lbs. Besides, several advanced towing features make a long day of towing easy.

In this article, we are exploring the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity with full towing charts, and safe towing guidelines.

So, let’s get started.

Introduction to the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Models

The 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 trucks are available in 4 different models including WT, LT, LTZ, and High Country. Both 2WD and 4×4 are available on all 3500 HD models.

Key Features of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD

• 6.6L V8 gas engine and 6-speed transmission
• Available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine and Allison® 10-speed transmission
• 7,442 lbs. of maximum payload
• 36,000 lbs. maximum trailering weight with available diesel engine
• Available Advanced Trailering System with an In-Vehicle App 5 and myChevrolet Mobile App
• 8 available cameras provide up to 15 unique views
• Durabed with 12 standard tie-downs
• Multi-Flex Tailgate with 6 different functions available
• Available segment-exclusive power-up/-down tailgate

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD WT – Trailering Package, Rear Vision Camera, Available Bed View Camera, Available WT Safety Package, Available WT Convenience Package, Vertical Trailering Mirrors, Automatic Locking Rear Differential

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD LT – Available Duramax and Appearance Package, Available All Star Edition, Power Lock and Release EZ Lift Tailgate, Available 20-inch aluminum wheels, Available Safety Package

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD LTZ – Advanced Trailering System, Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, Available Power-up/down tailgate or Multi-Flex Tailgate, Keyless Open and Start, Available Safety Package, Available Technology Package

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD High Country – Advanced Trailering System, Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, Available Multi-Flex Tailgate, Keyless Open and Start, Available Safety Package II, Available High Country Deluxe

Engines for the 3500 HD Models

2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD models are offered two engine options: the standard 6.6L V8 gas engine, and the available Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.

When paired with a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission, the 6.6L V8 gas engine delivers a peak power of 401 hp at 5200 rpm, and a peak torque of 464 lb.-ft at 4000 rpm.

Likewise, the available Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine produces a maximum power of 445 hp at 2800 rpm and a maximum torque of 910 lb.-ft. at 1600 rpm, and is paired with Allison 10-speed automatic transmission.

2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity based on engine types

ENGINE TYPE	MAX. CONVENTIONAL TOWING	MAX. 5TH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING
6.6L V8 Gas	16,800 lbs	16,800 lbs
Duramax 6.6L V8	20,000 lbs	36,000 lbs

Now, let’s explore the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity Charts.

The all-new 2023 Silverado 3500 HD trucks are available in three different configurations: Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab. 2WD SRW, 4×4 SRW, 2WD DRW, and 4×4 DRW are the four long bed models for the 3500 HD.

2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity (Regular Cab)

MODEL	ENGINE	WHEEL SIZE	GVWR	MAX. PAYLOAD	CONVENTIONAL TOWING	GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL
Long Bed 2WD SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	10,750 lbs	4,481 lbs	14,500 lbs	17,200 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,100 lbs	4,534 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,950 lbs
Long Bed2WD DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	7,442 lbs	16,800 lbs	16,800 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	7,145 lbs	16,800 lbs	16,710 lbs
Long Bed 2WD SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	11,500 lbs	4,215 lbs	14,500 lbs	21,500 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	11,800 lbs	4,217 lbs	14,500 lbs	21,500 lbs
Long Bed2WD DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17” (5th-Wheel)	14,000 lbs	6,523 lbs	20,000 lbs	32,000 lbs
Long Bed2WD DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17” (Gooseneck)	14,000 lbs	6,465 lbs	20,000 lbs	36,000 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17”	14,000 lbs	6,196 lbs	20,000 lbs	31,760 lbs

2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity (Double Cab)

MODEL	ENGINE	WHEEL SIZE	GVWR	MAX. PAYLOAD	CONVENTIONAL TOWING	GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL
Long Bed 2WD SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,100 lbs	4,373 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,700 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,400 lbs	4,391 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,500 lbs
Long Bed2WD DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	6,985 lbs	16,400 lbs	16,400 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	6,703 lbs	16,390 lbs	16,270 lbs
Long Bed 2WD SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	11,850 lbs	4,130lbs	14,500 lbs	21,490 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	12,150 lbs	4,148 lbs	14,500 lbs	21,210 lbs
Long Bed2WD DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17”	14,000 lbs	6,059 lbs	20,000 lbs	31,500 lbs
Long Bed 4×4 DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17”	14,000 lbs	5,777 lbs	20,000 lbs	31,340 lbs

2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity with Charts

MODEL	ENGINE	WHEEL SIZE	GVWR	MAX. PAYLOAD	CONVENTIONAL TOWING	GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL
Standard Bed2WD SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,000 lbs	4,316 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,700 lbs
Standard Bed4x4 SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,350 lbs	4,365 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,530 lbs
Standard Bed High Country4x4 SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	20”	11,350 lbs	4,068 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,230 lbs
Long Bed 2WD SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,150 lbs	4,333 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,700 lbs
Long Bed4x4 SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	18”/20”	11,500 lbs	4,398 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,410 lbs
Long BedHigh Country4x4 SRW	6.6L V8 Gas	20”	11,500 lbs	4,093 lbs	14,500 lbs	16,110 lbs
Long Bed 2WD DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	6,894 lbs	16,300 lbs	16,200 lbs
Long Bed4x4 DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	5,610 lbs	16,240 lbs	16,120 lbs
Long BedHigh Country4x4 DRW	6.6L V8 Gas	17”	14,000 lbs	6,390 lbs	16,020 lbs	15,900 lbs
Standard Bed2WD SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	11,750 lbs	4,135 lbs	20,000 lbs	21,500 lbs
Standard Bed4x4 SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	12,100 lbs	4,185 lbs	20,000 lbs	21,300 lbs
Standard Bed High Country4x4 SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	20”	12,100 lbs	3,915 lbs	20,000 lbs	21,030 lbs
Long Bed 2WD SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	11,900 lbs	4,013 lbs	20,000 lbs	21,330 lbs
Long Bed4x4 SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	18”/20”	12,250 lbs	4,078 lbs	20,000 lbs	21,040 lbs
Long BedHigh Country4x4 SRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	20”	12,250 lbs	3,947 lbs	20,000 lbs	20, 910 lbs
Long Bed 2WD DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17”	14,000 lbs	5,892 lbs	20,000 lbs	31,400 lbs
Long Bed4x4 DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17”	14,000 lbs	5,662 lbs	20,000 lbs	31,180 lbs
Long BedHigh Country4x4 DRW	Duramax 6.6L V8	17”	14,000 lbs	5,488 lbs	20,000 lbs	31,000 lbs

Some important information on Towing Charts.

• Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)  includes the weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and equipment. 
• The maximum payload ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it to haul people or cargo, carefully review the Vehicle Loading section of the Owner’s Manual and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle on the label on the inside of the driver door jamb. 
• 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. 
• The max towing of 36,000 lbs requires a Chevy Silverado 3500 HD WT model with the available Max Trailering Package.

Towing Features on the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD

There are several towing features and technologies offered by the all-new Silverado 3500 HD Trucks that make your towing job easy.

The major towing technologies featured by the Silverado HD are listed below.

Standard Trailering Package – Features trailer hitch with a 2.5–inch receiver & a 2–inch insert, a 7-pin wiring connector, and Hitch Guidance

Integrated BedSteps – Allow easy access to the front of the bed, even with a 5th-Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer hitched

Available Advanced Trailering System with an In-Vehicle App – features customized trailer profiles, pre-departure checklists, trailer lighting diagnostics, a Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System module, and the ability to create, and sync trailer profiles with the myChevrolet Mobile App

Camera Features – Four Available Hitch Views, Six Available Driving Views, and Five Available Parking Views

Other important Towing features include:

• StabiliTrak with Electronic Trailer Sway Control, and Hill Start Assist
• Tow/Haul Mode, and Auto Grade Braking
• Optimized Cargo bed rail height allows clearance for 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailers
• Vertical Trailering Mirrors 
• Available Trailer Theft Alert, Electric Parking Brake hookup assist, and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller

Towing Packages for the 2023 Silverado 3500 HD

Advanced Trailering Package – Includes Hitch Guidance with Hitch View,  Advanced Trailering System with Trailering App,  Chevrolet Infotainment Plus system, with 8-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, SiriusXM® with 360L, 3-month trial subscription to SXM Platinum Plan and HD Rear Vision Camera

Max. Trailering Package – Features Heavy-Duty Front Spring/Camper Package, 17″ forged polished-aluminum wheels (RS7), and Gooseneck/5th Wheel Package; not available with pickup bed delete (requires available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine, WT Convenience Package, and integrated trailer brake controller; does not include Chevytec spray-on bedliner and pre-drilled hole covers)

Gooseneck/5th Wheel Package – Includes Integrated Trailer Brake Controller on WT models

Gooseneck/5th Wheel Prep Package – Features a Hitch platform to accept gooseneck or 5th-wheel hitch; includes hitch platform with tray to accept ball, stamped bed holes with removable caps installed, and bed-mounted 7-pin trailer harness (WT, Custom, LT, and LTZ require available Gooseneck/5th Wheel Package)

Heavy-Duty Front Spring/Camper Package (not available with Snow Plow Prep/Camper Package)

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Conclusion on the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacity

As we come to the end of this guide, we explored the all-new 2023 Silverado 3500 HD including its engine specifications, towing charts, special features, towing guidelines, tow technologies, and more.

The 2023 Silverado 3500 HD can tow up to 36,000 lbs when equipped with the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine mated with Allison 10-Speed automatic transmission. To achieve this awesome towing capability, the 3500 HD needs to be equipped with the max trailer tow package.

Silverado HD is always ready to enhance your towing job. Let’s end our discussion with some important towing guidelines.

• Ensure Proper Weight Distribution: Make sure that the weight of the load is evenly distributed and within the towing capacity of the truck. Overloading the vehicle can result in damage to the transmission, brakes, and suspension.
• Use Proper Equipment: Make sure to use the right hitch, trailer ball, and safety chains to ensure a secure connection between the truck and the trailer. Always check that all equipment is properly installed and functioning before towing.
• Check Trailer Brakes: If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes, ensure that they are working correctly before you hit the road.
• Use Extended Side-View Mirrors: The Silverado 3500 HD is a large truck, so make sure to use extended side-view mirrors to help you see around the trailer.
• Slow Down and Maintain Safe Speeds: Always drive at a safe and controlled speed while towing. Remember, your vehicle’s handling and stopping distance will be different while towing, so give yourself extra time to react to traffic situations.
• Be Aware of Height and Length Restrictions: Towing a trailer can make your vehicle taller and longer, so be aware of height and length restrictions on roads, bridges, and parking garages.
• Maintain Your Vehicle: Regular maintenance of your Silverado 3500 HD will help ensure that it is operating at peak performance, especially when towing heavy loads. Check brakes, tires, and fluids before each trip.
• Plan Your Route: Plan your route ahead of time and be aware of potential hazards such as steep hills, winding roads, and narrow bridges. Avoid overloading your trailer, and don’t exceed the maximum towing capacity of your Silverado 3500 HD.

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