New Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

How Much Can The Chevy Silverado 1500 Tow?

DeFOUW Chevrolet takes our customers’ need for heavy lifting seriously. The new 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 does as well. With an available maximum 13, 300-lb† towing capacity and a 2,260-lb†† max payload, the job is getting done. Read on to discover more about Silverado engine types and performance. As always, browse our new Chevy truck specials and DeFOUW deals while they last!

The New Chevy Silverado 1500 For Sale in Lafayette

New Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity Tackles Every Task

Select the 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel engine for your new Silverado 1500 and depend on commendable towing and payload capacities during every shift, weekend adventure, and personal project!

The 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel

A standard for the ZR2 model, you can also opt for the Duramax® diesel on Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country trims.

• 305 horsepower
• 495 lb.-ft.
• 2WD towing of up to 13,300 lbs† with the Double Cab Standard Bed and Crew Cab Short Bed
• 3.0L Duramax® tow rating of 13,300 lbs† for the Double Cab Standard Bed RST 4×4

The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8

Enjoy these robust maximum hp/torque levels as available options on RST (4×4), LT Trail Boss, LTZ (4×4), ZR2, and High Country (4×4) models.

• 420 horsepower
• 460 lb.-ft. of torque

The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8

Enjoy the following capacities as a standard on the LTZ and High Country Silverado 1500 models. Opt for them on your WT, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, or LT Trail Boss configurations.

• 355 horsepower
• 383 lb.-ft. of torque

The TurboMax™

Get these standard capacities when you choose between the WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RS, or LT Trail Boss variants of the Silverado.

• 310 horsepower
• 430 lb.-ft. of maximum torque

What is The Max Trailering Package?

When you opt for the Max Trailering Package*, you’re opting for higher towing performance and an increased gross-combined vehicle weight rating (GCWR). There’s also a smoother ride to be had with an automatic locking rear differential, a trailer brake controller, revised shock tuning, more robust rear springs, and an enhanced cooling radiator. You can also increase your payload capacity with the package’s bigger rear gross axle weight rating (RGAWR), and larger rear axle and axle ratios.

Schedule Your New Chevy Silverado 1500 Test Drive With DeFOUW Chevrolet

We believe in the power of Chevy Silverado 1500 payload capacity along with the model’s robust trailering ability. Feel free to get in touch with our sales team or pay us a personal visit at our conveniently located new Chevy dealership in Lafayette. Schedule your 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 test drive today!

†Requires Silverado Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD or Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels or Silverado Double Cab Standard Bed RST 4×4 with available 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. 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 Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with TurboMax engine. For comparison purposes only. See the Owner’s Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.

*May require additional optional equipment. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle plus driver.

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