2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity

The Chevy Silverado 2500 was introduced into Chevrolet’s lineup as a full-size heavy-duty pickup truck in 1999 and is still made today. The Silverado 2500 is one of the best-selling heavy duty trucks in the USA and has many features consumers expect from today’s trucks, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500?

A 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 has a towing capacity of 13,000 pounds to 17,900 pounds.

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

There’s a bit more to know about the 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.

How Much Can The 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow?

The 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 17,900 pounds.

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.

The max conventional towing of the 2015 Silverado 2500 is 14,500 pounds, while the max gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch towing is 18,100 pounds.

You can always reach out to your local Chevy dealership for details to confirm how much your Silverado 2500 can tow.

You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.

2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Engine And Drivetrain

There are two engine options for the 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500: a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine that produces 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque.

2015 Silverado 2500 6.0L V8 Engine Towing Capacity: 14,500 pounds

2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax Engine Towing Capacity: 17,900 pounds

The 2015 Silverado 2500HD is also offered in 2WD and 4×4 options, which also affects towing capacity.

2015 Silverado 2500 2WD Towing Capacity: 17,900 pounds

2015 Silverado 2500 4WD Towing Capacity: 17,600 pounds

2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity Chart

The max tow cap of the 2015 Silverado 2500 varies by the cab configuration, bed length, trim level, wheel size, engine size, and installed towing equipment. Take a look at the charts below to determine yours.

2015 Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity Chart
2015 Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity Chart

2015 Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity By Trim Level

There are nine total trim levels for the 2015 Silverado 2500, and some engines are not available on certain trims, so they’ll each have different max towing limits.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2015 Silverado 2500:

2015 Silverado 2500 HD WT: 17,900 pounds

2015 Silverado 2500 HD LT: 17,900 pounds

2015 Silverado 2500 HD LTZ: 17,200 pounds

2015 Silverado 2500 HD High Country: 16,400 pounds

Note that these max capacities by trim level are based on the vehicle configuration with a 2WD drivetrain, the Duramax engine, Long Box bed, and using a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch. Changing the configuration will affect the total capacity.

2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Payload Capacity

The payload capacity of the 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 is 2,290 pounds to 3,560 pounds.

2015 Silverado 2500 Payload Capacity Chart
2015 Silverado 2500 Payload Capacity Chart

Please note, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler.

2015 Silverado 2500 WT Max Payload: 3,560 lbs (when equipped with the Vortec V8 engine, 2WD, Long Box, and Regular Cab)

2015 Silverado 2500 LT Max Payload: 3,560 lbs (when equipped with the Vortec V8 engine, 2WD, Long Box, and Regular Cab)

2015 Silverado 2500 LTZ Max Payload: 3,300 lbs (when equipped with 2WD, Vortec V8 engine, Double Cab, and Long Box)

2015 Silverado 2500 High Country Max Payload: 3,190 lbs (when equipped with 4WD, Vortec V8 engine, and Long Box)

If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow Packages

The 2015 Silverado 2500 offers a range of towing features, with advanced technologies available depending on the trim level.

Standard Towing Features:

  • Trailering Equipment Package: Includes trailer hitch platform 2.5″ with a 2.0″ insert, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector to hook up parking lamps, backup lamps, right and left turn signals, an electric brake lead, battery and a ground. Connector also includes the 4-way blade-style connector. 2500HD WT and LT models include trailer brake controller. (This package is not available with rear bumper delete).
  • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller: Standard across all trims. Requires Trailering Equipment Package on WT and LT models.
  • StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist: Helps maintain stability when towing large loads.
  • Tow/Haul Mode and Auto Grade Braking: Standard, improving performance while towing on slopes.

2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity Vs Competitors

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 17,900 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing.  This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2015 Ford F-250 and the 2015 Ram 2500.

Here are some similar vehicles to the Chevy Silverado 2500 and their towing capacities below:

2015 Ford F250 Towing Capacity: 16,600 pounds

2015 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity: 17,980 pounds

2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity: 15,400 pounds

2015 Chevy Trucks Towing Capacity Chart

ModelTowing Capacity
2015 Chevy Silverado 350023,300 lbs
2015 Chevy Silverado 250017,900 lbs
2015 Chevy Silverado 150012,000 lbs
2015 Chevy Colorado7,000 lbs
2015 Chevy Trucks Tow Capacity Chart

Data Accuracy

We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Owner’s Manual on Chevy’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.

Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Chevy Silverado 2500.

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