2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Towing Capacity

How much can a Silverado 2500HD tow? The answer depends on which configuration you bring home to Birmingham. There is a variety of strong powertrains available for the new Silverado 2500HD, including V8 gas and Turbo-Diesel options. The team at Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover can help you build a Silverado 2500HD with the equipment needed to achieve the towing capacity you require. Visit us in Hoover to get started! In the meantime, you can learn more about the maximum Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity for each engine in the guide below.

Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity: Gas vs. Diesel

How much can a Silverado 2500HD tow on your Vestavia Hills-area job sites? It depends on whether you select a gas or diesel powertrain. As you’ll learn, the diesel engine produces the absolute maximum Silverado 2500 towing capacity of 18,500 pounds when properly equipped. Rest assured, however, that the gas engine also produces respectable towing numbers. Compare the gas vs. diesel towing capacities, here:

Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity: 2500HD w/ 6.6L V8 Gas Engine

• Maximum towing capacity of 14,500 pounds when you choose the 2022 Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with 17-inch wheels and available fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. With a gooseneck trailer attached, the gas model can tow up to 17,370 pounds. 
• Engine performance: 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 7.5 sec
• Six-speed automatic transmission

Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity: 2500HD w/ Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 

• Provides a maximum towing capacity of 18,500 pounds on properly equipped configurations (Crew cabs only)
• Engine performance: 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque.
• 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds
• The available Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission allows the Silverado 2500 to tow its full capacity in first gear!

Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Features

The Silverado 2500HD is built with durable, high-strength components that ensure you won’t strain the engine, even if you’re towing at the maximum capacity in Bessemer. But it’s not just the engine that needs a little support while trailering — the driver will appreciate a little extra assistance, too! That’s why the Advanced Trailering System pairs with the myChevrolet mobile app to make life easier with customizable trailer profiles and more. Explore the system, as well as some other towing-friendly performance features, below.

Customizable trailer profiles:

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

Other tow-friendly options include:

• Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control
• StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control and Proactive Rollover Avoidance
• Auto Park Brake Assist
• New Park Grade Hold Assist

Upgrade to the Silverado 2500HD at Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover

When you’re ready to make a serious truck upgrade in Hoover, head to Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover! We’ll help you find a Silverado 2500HD that matches your towing needs. Apply for financing to start the next steps, or check out the Silverado 1500 towing capacity if you’d like to explore the Chevy Silverado towing capacity for other models in our inventory.