2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity

Max tow rating

18,500lb

2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck, 6.6L.
Base trim: 14,500 lb.

Trailer check

Trailer weight, lbTrim

Yes. 14,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 18,500 lb
80% rule: Up to 14,800 lb
Margin: 3,700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed: V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight: 233% of 6,342 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 14,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating: 18,500 lb
80% of the rating: 14,800 lb
Hitch class at max: V, over 10,000 lb

What it can pull at 14,800 lb
Trailer	Loaded weight	Fits
Teardrop camper	1,000 to 2,500 lb	Yes
Utility trailer	1,000 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Pop-up camper	1,500 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Boat on a trailer	2,000 to 6,000 lb	Yes
Small travel trailer	3,000 to 5,000 lb	Yes
Mid-size travel trailer	5,000 to 7,500 lb	Yes
Car on a car hauler	5,500 to 7,500 lb	Yes
Large travel trailer	7,500 to 10,000 lb	Yes
Fifth wheel	10,000 to 16,000 lb	Some, up to 14,800 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 18,500 lb: 2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck, $39,500.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	3,808 lb	10,150 lb	6,342 lb	$39,500
2WD Crew Cab 172" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	3,858 lb	10,300 lb	6,442 lb	$39,700
2WD Crew Cab 159" Custom	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	4,008 lb	10,350 lb	6,342 lb	$41,500
2WD Crew Cab 172" Custom	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	4,058 lb	10,500 lb	6,442 lb	$41,700
4WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	3,817 lb	10,450 lb	6,633 lb	$42,300
4WD Crew Cab 172" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	3,919 lb	10,650 lb	6,731 lb	$42,500
2WD Crew Cab 159" LT	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	3,808 lb	10,150 lb	6,342 lb	$43,200
2WD Crew Cab 172" LT	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	3,858 lb	10,300 lb	6,442 lb	$43,400
4WD Crew Cab 159" Custom	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,017 lb	10,650 lb	6,633 lb	$44,300
4WD Crew Cab 172" Custom	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,119 lb	10,850 lb	6,731 lb	$44,500
4WD Crew Cab 159" LT	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	3,817 lb	10,450 lb	6,633 lb	$46,000
4WD Crew Cab 172" LT	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	3,919 lb	10,650 lb	6,731 lb	$46,200
2WD Crew Cab 159" LTZ	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	4,008 lb	10,350 lb	6,342 lb	$51,300
2WD Crew Cab 172" LTZ	6.6L	2WD	18,500 lb	4,058 lb	10,500 lb	6,442 lb	$51,500
4WD Crew Cab 159" LTZ	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,017 lb	10,650 lb	6,633 lb	$54,100
4WD Crew Cab 172" LTZ	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,119 lb	10,850 lb	6,731 lb	$54,300
4WD Crew Cab 159" High Country	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,017 lb	10,650 lb	6,633 lb	$63,100
4WD Crew Cab 172" High Country	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,119 lb	10,850 lb	6,731 lb	$63,300
2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	14,500 lb	3,986 lb	9,900 lb	5,914 lb	$35,300
Work Truck Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	3,821 lb	10,050 lb	6,229 lb	$37,700
Work Truck Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	3,850 lb	10,200 lb	6,350 lb	$37,900
4WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,023 lb	10,250 lb	6,227 lb	$38,100
2WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	2WD	14,500 lb	3,986 lb	9,900 lb	5,914 lb	$39,400
Custom Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	4,021 lb	10,250 lb	6,229 lb	$39,700
Custom Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	4,050 lb	10,400 lb	6,350 lb	$39,900
Work Truck Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,805 lb	10,350 lb	6,545 lb	$40,500
Work Truck Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,861 lb	10,500 lb	6,639 lb	$40,700
LT Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	3,821 lb	10,050 lb	6,229 lb	$41,400
LT Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	3,850 lb	10,200 lb	6,350 lb	$41,600
4WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,023 lb	10,250 lb	6,227 lb	$42,200
Custom Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,005 lb	10,550 lb	6,545 lb	$42,500
Custom Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,111 lb	10,750 lb	6,639 lb	$42,700
LT Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,805 lb	10,350 lb	6,545 lb	$44,200
LT Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,861 lb	10,500 lb	6,639 lb	$44,400
LTZ Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	4,021 lb	10,250 lb	6,229 lb	$49,500
LTZ Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	4,050 lb	10,400 lb	6,350 lb	$49,700
LTZ Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,005 lb	10,550 lb	6,545 lb	$52,300
LTZ Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,111 lb	10,750 lb	6,639 lb	$52,500

No rating listed: 46 trims.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2026. Pounds.

Changed in 2016: 17,800 lb to 14,500 lb.
Changed in 2020: 14,500 lb to 18,500 lb.
Changed in 2024: 18,500 lb to 20,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (this car)	18,500 lb	2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck	$39,500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	11,900 lb	RST Crew Cab 4WD	$47,200
Ford F-150	11,200 lb	Limited SuperCrew RWD	$73,105
Toyota Tundra	10,200 lb	SR Double Cab RWD	$34,125

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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