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 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500?
A 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 has a towing capacity of 13,000 pounds to 15,400 pounds.
The 2019 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 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow?
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 15,400 pounds.
The 2019 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 2019 Silverado 2500 is 14,500 pounds, while the max gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch towing is 15,400 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.
2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Engine And Drivetrain
There are two engine options for the 2019 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.
2019 Silverado 2500 6.0L V8 Engine Towing Capacity: 14,400 pounds
2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Engine Towing Capacity: 15,400 pounds
The 2019 Silverado 2500HD is also offered in 2WD and 4×4 options, which also affects towing capacity.
2019 Silverado 2500 2WD Towing Capacity: 15,400
2019 Silverado 2500 4×4 Towing Capacity: 14,200
2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity Chart
The max tow cap of the 2019 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.
2019 Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity By Trim Level
There are nine total trim levels for the 2019 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 2019 Silverado 2500:
2019 Silverado 2500 HD WT: 15,400 pounds
2019 Silverado 2500 HD LT: 15,400 pounds
2019 Silverado 2500 HD LTZ: 15,400 pounds
2019 Silverado 2500 HD High Country: 15,400 pounds
Note that these max capacities by trim level are based on the vehicle configuration with a 2WD drivetrain, the Duramax engine, Standard Box length, and using a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch.
2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 is 2,356 pounds to 3,276 pounds.
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.
2019 Silverado 2500 WT Max Payload: 3,276 lbs (when equipped with the Vortec V8 engine and Double Cab)
2019 Silverado 2500 LT Max Payload: 3,276 lbs (when equipped with the Vortec V8 engine and Double Cab)
2019 Silverado 2500 LTZ Max Payload: 3,233 lbs (when equipped with 2WD, Vortec V8 engine, and Standard Box)
2019 Silverado 2500 High Country Max Payload: 3,233 lbs (when equipped with 2WD, Vortec V8 engine, and Standard Box)
If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow Packages
The 2019 Silverado 2500 offers comprehensive towing features, with many advanced technologies available as add-ons depending on the trim level.
Standard Towing Features:
- Trailering Package: Includes a 2.5-inch receiver with a 2-inch insert, 7-wire harness with sealed connectors, and hitch guidance.
- Vertical Trailering Mirrors: Standard on certain trims, providing improved visibility when towing.
- StabiliTrak with Electronic Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist: Helps maintain stability when towing.
- Tow/Haul Mode with Cruise Grade Braking: Standard across trims, improving control while hauling on hilly terrain.
- Integrated BedSteps: Provide easier access to the bed, even with a trailer attached.
- Rear Vision Camera: Standard on all models, with guidelines to assist with hitch alignment.
Advanced Towing Features:
- Advanced Trailering System: Available on LT, standard on LTZ and High Country, includes tools like a trailering checklist, trailer maintenance reminders, trailer security alerts, and electrical diagnostics.
- Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package: Available across most trims, this package includes a hitch platform ready to accept gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch, along with a box-mounted trailer harness.
Towing Tech and Features:
- Hitch Guidance: Standard, aiding in precise hitch alignment using the rearview camera.
- Trailer Brake Controller: Integrated into the dashboard, allowing easier control of trailer brakes.
The 2019 Silverado 2500 provides dependable towing performance, especially with the optional Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine and Allison transmission, offering up to 15,400 lbs. towing capacit
2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 15,400 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing. This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2019 Ford F-250 and the 2019 Ram 2500.
Here are some similar vehicles to the Chevy Silverado 2500 and their towing capacities below:
2019 Ford F250 Towing Capacity: 18,500 pounds
2019 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity: 19,780 pounds
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity: 15,400 pounds
2019 Chevy Trucks Towing Capacity Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity |
| 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 | 22,700 lbs |
| 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 | 15,400 lbs |
| 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 12,200 lbs |
| 2019 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 lbs |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2019 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.