Can the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 27% of the 18,500 lb rating.
- 13,500 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 6,342 lb. Rated to pull 2.9 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | 2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck |
| Tow rating | 18,500 lb |
| Curb weight | 6,342 lb |
| Horsepower | 401 hp |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft |
| Drive | 2WD |
| MSRP | $39,500 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 27% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 2.9 |
Max tow rating: highest of 13 trucks (2021).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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