2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity

Max tow rating

20,000lb

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

Trailer check

Trailer weight, lbTrim

Yes. 16,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 20,000 lb
80% rule: Up to 16,000 lb
Margin: 4,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed: V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight: 246% of 6,495 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 16,000 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: 20,000 lb
80% of the rating: 16,000 lb
Hitch class at max: V, over 10,000 lb

What it can pull at 16,000 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	Yes

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 20,000 lb: 2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck, $47,900.

2024 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	20,000 lb	3,655 lb	10,150 lb	6,495 lb	$47,900
2WD Crew Cab 172" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	3,690 lb	10,300 lb	5,924 lb to 6,610 lb	$48,100
2WD Crew Cab 159" Custom	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,055 lb	10,550 lb	6,495 lb	$49,600
2WD Crew Cab 172" Custom	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,090 lb	10,700 lb	5,924 lb to 6,610 lb	$49,800
4WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	3,625 lb	10,450 lb	6,825 lb	$50,700
4WD Crew Cab 172" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	3,733 lb	10,650 lb	6,237 lb to 6,917 lb	$50,900
2WD Crew Cab 159" LT	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	3,655 lb	10,150 lb	6,495 lb	$52,200
2WD Crew Cab 172" LT	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	3,690 lb	10,300 lb	5,924 lb to 6,610 lb	$52,400
4WD Crew Cab 159" Custom	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,025 lb	10,850 lb	6,825 lb	$52,400
4WD Crew Cab 172" Custom	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,133 lb	11,050 lb	6,237 lb to 6,917 lb	$52,600
4WD Crew Cab 159" LT	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	3,625 lb	10,450 lb	6,825 lb	$55,000
4WD Crew Cab 172" LT	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	3,733 lb	10,650 lb	6,237 lb to 6,917 lb	$55,200
2WD Crew Cab 159" LTZ	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,055 lb	10,550 lb	6,495 lb	$59,400
2WD Crew Cab 172" LTZ	6.6L	2WD	20,000 lb	4,090 lb	10,700 lb	5,924 lb to 6,610 lb	$59,600
4WD Crew Cab 159" LTZ	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,025 lb	10,850 lb	6,825 lb	$62,200
4WD Crew Cab 172" LTZ	6.6L	4WD	20,000 lb	4,133 lb	11,050 lb	6,237 lb to 6,917 lb	$62,400
4WD Crew Cab 159" ZR2	6.6L	4WD	18,500 lb	4,025 lb	10,850 lb	6,825 lb	$70,600
Work Truck Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	17,900 lb	3,675 lb	10,200 lb	6,525 lb	$46,300
Custom Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	17,900 lb	4,075 lb	10,600 lb	6,525 lb	$48,000
LT Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	17,900 lb	3,675 lb	10,200 lb	6,525 lb	$50,600
LTZ Double Cab LB RWD	6.6L	RWD	17,900 lb	4,075 lb	10,600 lb	6,525 lb	$57,800
Work Truck Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	17,600 lb	3,671 lb	10,500 lb	6,829 lb	$49,100
Custom Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	17,600 lb	4,121 lb	10,950 lb	6,829 lb	$50,800
LT Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	17,600 lb	3,671 lb	10,500 lb	6,829 lb	$53,400
LTZ Double Cab LB 4WD	6.6L	4WD	17,600 lb	4,121 lb	10,950 lb	6,829 lb	$60,600
4WD Crew Cab 159" High Country	6.6L	4WD	16,000 lb	4,025 lb	10,850 lb	6,825 lb	$72,000
4WD Crew Cab 172" High Country	6.6L	4WD	16,000 lb	4,133 lb	11,050 lb	6,237 lb to 6,917 lb	$72,200
2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	2WD	14,500 lb	3,926 lb	10,000 lb	5,924 lb to 6,442 lb	$44,400
Work Truck Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	3,659 lb	10,050 lb	6,391 lb	$46,100
4WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,829 lb	10,250 lb	6,237 lb to 6,731 lb	$47,200
Custom Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	4,059 lb	10,450 lb	6,391 lb	$47,800
2WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	2WD	14,500 lb	3,926 lb	10,000 lb	5,924 lb to 6,442 lb	$48,400
Work Truck Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,612 lb	10,350 lb	6,738 lb	$48,900
LT Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	3,659 lb	10,050 lb	6,391 lb	$50,400
Custom Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,012 lb	10,750 lb	6,738 lb	$50,600
4WD Reg Cab 142" LT	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,829 lb	10,250 lb	6,237 lb to 6,731 lb	$51,200
LT Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	3,612 lb	10,350 lb	6,738 lb	$53,200
LTZ Double Cab RWD	6.6L	RWD	14,500 lb	4,059 lb	10,450 lb	6,391 lb	$57,600
LTZ Double Cab 4WD	6.6L	4WD	14,500 lb	4,012 lb	10,750 lb	6,738 lb	$60,400

No rating listed: 35 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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (this car)	20,000 lb	2WD Crew Cab 159" Work Truck	$47,900
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	13,300 lb	RST Crew Cab RWD	$51,400
Toyota Tundra	11,200 lb	SR5 Double Cab RWD	$45,500
Ford F-150	10,000 lb	Lightning Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD	N/A

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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