2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

The Silverado has a reputation for being a tough pickup. That’s why you see it on so many Lake City job sites. But is the Chevy Silverado towing capacity enough for the serious towing you need to do? Well, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity is a massive 18,500 pounds, when properly equipped. Let’s take a closer look at the capabilities of this powerful truck. Then, once you’ve found the Silverado that works for you, the next step is applying for financing online and letting our team help you take it home. 

2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity by Engine

This powerful truck comes with your choice of two engines when you’re trying to decide which Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity you want. The good news is that either engine can handle the serious towing you need to do on our Carroll roads. Here is the Chevy Silverado towing capacity and other engine specs for each option:

Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity by Engine

Gas V8

• Maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity – 17,310 pounds when properly equipped
• Horsepower – 401 hp @ 5200 rpm
• Torque – 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Turbocharged Diesel V8

• Maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity – 18,500 pounds when properly equipped
• Horsepower – 445 hp @ 2800 rpm
• Torque – 910 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

Properly Equipped for the Maximum Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity

Here are the options and accessories you’ll need in order to get the maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity:

• Regular cab/long bed combination
• 17-inch wheels
• Fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch

Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity – What You Can Tow

What do you need to tow on the weekends? A camper? A fishing boat? A couple of jet skis? That’s no problem with this truck. Here are just a few of the things you can tow:

What Can Be Towed with the Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

• Camper trailer
• Horse trailer
• Large flatbed trailer
• Large enclosed utility trailer
• Dump trailer
• Sailboat
• Aluminum fishing boat
• Fiberglass fishing boat
• Some cabin cruiser boats
• Pontoon boat
• ATVs
• Motorcycles
• Jet skis

Chevy Advanced Trailering System

Fort Dodge drivers who do some serious towing know how important the right features are. Thanks to the Chevy Advanced Trailering System, your towing will be easier and safer. Here are the customizable trailer profiles in this system:

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

Come See the Chevy Silverado 2500 at Macke Motors, Inc.

Are you ready to do some real towing with the new Silverado 2500? Come test drive it and experience the power of this truck yourself so that you can enjoy the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity for yourself. You can get the ball rolling by filling out our online finance application. We’re just a short trip away from Lake View. Feel free to drop by or contact us today, or browse our car buying tips for additional car buying information.