Chevy Silverado HD is the name for powerful performance and heavy-duty strength. The HD stands for Heavy Duty The all-new 2022 Silverado HD is equipped with an efficient engine, and powertrain to offer unrivaled performance in both on-road, and off-road conditions.
The 2022 Silverado HD offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 36,000 lbs when equipped with trailer tow packages, and powerful engines. With Silverado HD, you will get confidence every time you hitch up.
The towing capacity of Silverado HD varies according to the models, cargo, availability of towing accessories, number of passengers, and so on. Let’s explore this in detail.
Table of Contents
- What is the Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado HD?
- Chevy Silverado HD Towing Package
- Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
- Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado 3500 HD
- Camera Technologies for the Silverado HD
- Conclusion on Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado HD
What is the Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado HD?
The Chevy Silverado HD features robust powertrain options, impressive towing capacity, large & functional Durabed, and the available Multi-Flex Tailgate.
There are currently five models of the Chevy Silverado HD which are WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, and High Country. Two-wheel Drive (2WD), or 4×4 options are available on all models.
Talking about the engine, a 6.6L V8 Gasoline engine with 6-speed transmission is standard whereas there is an available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine with 10-speed transmission.
The maximum conventional towing capacity offered by the Chevy Silverado HD is 20,000 lbs when equipped with an available diesel engine. With the gas engine, this pickup truck can tow up to 17,370 lbs.
Likewise, the maximum gooseneck/5th-wheel trailering capacity of the Chevy Silverado HD is 36,000 lbs when powered by an available diesel engine. Likewise, the max towing capacity offered by the Silverado with a gasoline engine is 31,000 lbs.
The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD can tow up to 18,500 lbs whereas the Silverado 3500 HD offers a maximum towing capacity of 36,000 lbs.
Chevy Silverado HD Towing Package
The Chevy Silverado HD is equipped with various advanced towing accessories that are essential for pulling a heavy load with ease.
The following tool kits are available for the Silverado HD Powerful Pickup truck.
- A Standard Trailer Package is equipped that includes a trailer hitch with a 2.5-inch receiver, a 2-inch insert, a 7-pin wiring connector, and hitch guidance.
- All Silverado HD models are featured with Vertical Trailering Mirrors.
- Stabilitrak with Electronic Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist, Tow/Haul mode, and Auto Grade Braking are the additional standard features.
- Silverado HD models are built with optimized cargo bed rail height that allows clearance for fifth-wheel, and gooseneck trailers.
- Access to the front of the bed is easy even with a 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitched. Thanks to the Integrated BedSteps.
- Industry-first Trailering information is labeled on the driver-side door jamb that contains vehicle-specific information along with towing capabilities.
- Customized Trailer Profiles, Pre-Departure Checklists, Trailer Lighting Diagnostics, and a Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System module is available with the Advanced Trailering System. You can create and sync trailer profiles with the myChevrolet Mobile App.
- Trailer Theft Alert, Electric Parking Brake hookup assist, and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller are the additional available towing features.
Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
The 2022 Silverado 2500 HD is available in Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab. The towing capacity differs according to the cab type, engine configuration, and wheel size.
Silverado 2500 HD REGULAR CAB TOWING CAPACITY
| MODELS | ENGINES | MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING | MAX GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL TRAILERING |
| Long Bed 2WD SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 17,370 lbs – 18,480 lbs |
| Long Bed 4×4 | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 17,060 lbs – 18,190 lbs |
Silverado 2500 HD DOUBLE CAB TOWING CAPACITY
| MODELS | ENGINES | MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING | MAX GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL TRAILERING |
| Standard Bed 2WD | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 17,050 lbs – 18,200 lbs |
| Standard Bed 4×4 | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,740 lbs – 17,890 lbs |
| Long Bed 2WD | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,930 lbs – 18,010 lbs |
| Long Bed 4×4 | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 11,690 lbs – 17,750 lbs |
Silverado 2500 HD CREW CAB TOWING CAPACITY
| MODELS | ENGINES | MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING | MAX GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL TRAILERING |
| Standard Bed 2WD SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,000 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,700 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,500 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Standard Bed 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,530 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,300 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Standard Bed High Country 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,230 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,030 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 2WD SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,700 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,330 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,410 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,040 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed High Country 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,110 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,910 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 2WD DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,300 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,200 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,400 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,240 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,120 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,180 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed High Country 4×4 DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,020 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 15,900 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado 3500 HD
The 2022 Silverado 3500 HD is also available in Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab. The towing capacity differs according to the cab type, engine configuration, and wheel size.
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD REGULAR CAB TOWING CAPACITY
| MODELS | ENGINES | MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING | MAX GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL TRAILERING |
| Long Bed 2WD SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 17,200 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,500 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,950 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,500 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 2WD DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 20,000 lbs | 16,800 lbs (V8 gas) 32,000 lbs – 5th Wheel (V8 Diesel) 36,000 lbs – Gooseneck (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 20,000 lbs | 16,710 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,760 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD DOUBLE CAB TOWING CAPACITY
| MODELS | ENGINES | MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING | MAX GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL TRAILERING |
| Long Bed 2WD SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,700 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,490 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,210 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 2WD DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,400 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,400 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,500 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,390 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,270 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,340 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD CREW CAB TOWING CAPACITY
| MODELS | ENGINES | MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING | MAX GOOSENECK/5TH-WHEEL TRAILERING |
| Standard Bed | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,700 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,490 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 SRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 14,500 lbs | 16,500 lbs (V8 Gas) 21,210 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 2WD DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,400 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,400 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,500 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
| Long Bed 4×4 DRW | 6.6L V8 gas (Standard) Duramax 6.6L V8 (Available) | 16,390 lbs (V8 Gas) 20,000 lbs (V8 Diesel) | 16,270 lbs (V8 Gas) 31,340 lbs (V8 Diesel) |
Camera Technologies for the Silverado HD
The latest Chevy Silverado HD pickups are equipped with advanced camera technologies to assist you in towing with confidence. It offers 8 available cameras with which 15 unique views can be generated. The towing job becomes easier whether you are hitching, driving, or parking.
The available camera technologies for the Chevy Silverado HD are:
• Four available hitch views
Hitch View
Surround View
Rear Top-Down View
Bed View
• Six available driving views
Transparent Trailer View
Front Camera View
Pic-In-Pic Side View
Rear Camera Mirror
Rear Trailer View
Inside Trailer View
• Five available parking views
Rear Camera View
Rear Side View/Rear Side View (Turn Signal Activated)
Bowl View
Front Side View
Front Top-Down View
Conclusion on Towing Capacity of Chevy Silverado HD
We explored the Towing capacity of the Chevy Silverado HD Pickup truck. The maximum rated towing capacity is 36,000 lbs however, it is only achieved with Silverado 3500 HD when equipped with a Duramax 6.6L V8 Diesel engine.
The towing capacity includes the weight of the vehicle, cargo, and towing equipment. The statistics we discussed above are for comparison purposes only as the actual performance may vary depending on the driving conditions, vehicle configuration, and customizations.
Chevy Silverado HD customers are recommended to carefully review the Owner’s Manual before using the vehicle for towing purposes.
