Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

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The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to capability. In fact, this model sets the standard for the full-size pickup truck class with its capabilities. In this towing capacity guide, we at Feldman Chevrolet of Highland will give you a taste of what this model is capable of. Drivers near Highland, Hartford, and Milford, MI, should read ahead to learn more!

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How Much Can the Silverado Tow?

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers five powerful engine options. In terms of towing capability, the most notable of this lineup is the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine with Dynamic Fuel Management, which pumps out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

When properly equipped with this engine and other necessary towing features, the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds of trailer weight. With this kind of capability at your fingertips, you’ll be able to accomplish all kinds of towing projects.

Use the souped-up Silverado 1500 to tow full-size campers or the family boat to the lake for a weekend in the woods. Additionally, you’ll be able to take every worksite project by the horns—move the company excavator without breaking a sweat.

Towing With the Silverado’s Other Equipment

While the four other engines offered by the 2021 Silverado 1500 can’t quite match up with the capabilities of the available 6.2L V8 engine, they certainly don’t leave you high and dry. For example, the available 5.3L V8 engine with the Max Trailering Package provides you with a towing capacity of 11,500 pounds when properly equipped.

You’ll also be able to tow quite a bit of weight with the available Duramax^® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine. This engine not only offers a towing capacity exceeding 9,500 pounds, but it also provides you with an EPA-estimated 23 city/33 highway MPG.

In addition to these powerful engines, the Silverado offers a handful of towing technologies you don’t want to miss out on. You can equip this model with a handy available Advanced Trailering System, which features an in-vehicle trailering app as well as up to 15 exterior cameras to provide you with a 360-degree view of your surroundings.

Chevy Silverado 1500 Payload Capacity

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 not only talks the talk with its massive towing capacity, but it can also walk the walk with an equally impressive payload capacity. With the right equipment, this model can handle up to 2,280 pounds of payload.

With the largest available bed size, you’ll have a maximum of 89.1 cubic feet of cargo space to work with in the bed of the truck. Combine that with more than one ton of payload capability and your project options are endless. Take on a DIY landscaping project by loading the bed with fresh mulch, or load up the dirt bikes when you’re craving an adrenaline rush.