What is the Chevrolet Silverado’s Towing Capacity?

With so many trims, cab, and trailer options, the Chevy Silverado has a model for everyone. When only the strongest, most advanced pickup will do, you need the Silverado. It’s hard working, smart, and bigger yet lighter than the previous generation. With a diesel engine that helps give it available best-in-class highway fuel economy and the amazing Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity, it’s the pickup that’s built to get the job done right — every time. Find a Chevy Silverado For Sale at a Chevrolet Dealer Near Me now! 

Class-Leading Towing Capacity 

If you look into the Silverado’s features, it’s easy to see why it stands out. With two heavy-duty powertrain options, innovative towing technologies, and a large and functional Durabed, Silverado HD pulls up ready to work. Impressively, the Silverado 1500 towing capacity is 13,400 pounds when paired with the RST Trim and 6.2L V8 engine. And whatever the job, there are five unique trim levels ready to match your needs. 

Here’s a breakdown of the Silverado 1500’s towing capacity across trims and models: 

• 2.7L Turbo (L3B): 9,300 lbs. with short crew cab (2WD) 
• 4.3L V6 (LV3): 7,900 lbs. with regular long bed (2WD)
• 5.3L V8 (L82): 10,900 lbs. with short crew cab (4WD)
• 5.3L V8 (L82/YK94): 10,900 lbs. with short crew cab (4WD)
• 5.3L V8 (L84): 11,500 lbs. with short crew cab (2WD) 
• 5.3L V8 (L84/YK96): 11,500 lbs. with short crew cab (2WD) 
• 6.2L V8 (L87): 13,300 lbs. with standard double cab (4WD)
• Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel: 9,300 lbs. with all models 

Get Your Silverado Today!

With the shortage of vehicles right now, there aren’t as many new Chevrolet vehicles available. You can still find used Chevys for sale, even gently used Chevy Silverados for sale now at Gordon Chevy!

Older models are just as great an investment. There are so many advantages of buying a used truck, especially with the auto market right now. One great benefit is that you’ll save big on the depreciation hit a truck takes when they drive off the dealer lot — about 20 percent of their value. This means when you choose to buy a pre-owned truck, you’re saving much more. 

Silverado’s Other Great Features 

On top of its amazing towing capabilities, the 2021 Chevy Silverado interior features a head-up display with an available multi-color 15-inch diagonal screen that projects speed, navigation, and available active safety alerts onto your windshield so you can keep your eyes on the road. 

The 2021 Silverado adds a load of new features to the pickup. There’s a newly available Multi-Flex tailgate that opens and folds six different ways. With this functionality, it can be used as a workbench, a makeshift bed step with a 375-pound (170-kilogram) capacity, and nearly everything in between. 

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Looking for Chevy Jacksonville? At Gordon Chevrolet, we have a great selection of new and used cars Orange Park, FL. Visit us to learn more about all of the amazing capabilities of the Silverado 1500 or schedule a test drive today!