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 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500?
A 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds when properly equipped.
The 2024 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 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow?
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 has a towing capacity of 20,000 pounds for a ball hitch, and up to 22,500 for a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch.
The 2024 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.
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.
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Engine And Drivetrain
There are two engine options for the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500: a 6.6L V8 engine that produces 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine that produces 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque.
2024 Silverado HD 6.6L V8 Engine Towing Capacity: 18,500 pounds
2024 Silverado HD Duramax Engine Towing Capacity: 22,500 pounds
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity Chart for Ball Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | – | – | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | – | – | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed ZR2 | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | – | – | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | – | – | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 17,900 / 8,119 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 17,600 / 7,983 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | – | – | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | – | – | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| 1- With Optional NHT Max Trailering Package | |||||
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity Chart for 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,500 / 8,392 | 3.42 | 19,200 / 8,709 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | – | – | 3.42 | 21,700 / 9,843 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,400 / 8,346 | 3.42 | 19,100 / 8,664 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | – | – | 3.42 | 21,600 / 9,798 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed ZR2 | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,100 / 8,210 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,000 / 8,165 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,500 / 8,392 | 3.42 | 19,200 / 8,709 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | – | – | 3.42 | 21,900 / 9,934 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,370 / 8,333 | 3.42 | 19,000 / 8,618 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | – | – | 3.42 | 21,600 / 9,798 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,900 / 8,119 | 3.42 | 18,700 / 8,482 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,600 / 8,437 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,200 / 8,256 | 3.42 | 17,700 / 8,029 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,400 / 8,346 | 3.42 | 17,900 / 8,119 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,000 / 8,165 | 3.42 | 17,600 / 7,983 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,700 / 8,482 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed WIth NHT1 | 2WD | – | – | 3.42 | 22,430 / 10,174 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,300 / 8,301 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed WIth NHT1 | 4WD | – | – | 3.42 | 22,050 / 10,002 |
| 1- With Optional NHT Max Trailering Package | |||||
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow Capacity By Trim Level
There are nine total trim levels for the 2024 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 2024 Silverado 2500:
2024 Silverado 2500 WT: 22,500 pounds (with Duramax engine and 5th Wheel/Gooseneck hitch)
2024 Silverado 2500 Custom: 22,500 pounds (with Duramax engine and 5th Wheel/Gooseneck hitch)
2024 Silverado 2500 LT: 22,500 pounds (with Duramax engine and 5th Wheel/Gooseneck hitch)
2024 Silverado 2500 LTZ: 22,500 pounds (with Duramax engine and 5th Wheel/Gooseneck hitch)
2024 Silverado 2500 High Country: 22,500 pounds (with Duramax engine and 5th Wheel/Gooseneck hitch)
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 is 3,689 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.
If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
| 2WD or 4WD | Regular Cab | Double Cab | Crew Cab |
| 2500HD – 2WD (lb. / kg): | 3689 / 1673 – gas 3613 / 1638 – diesel | 3422 / 1552 – gas (standard bed)3418 / 1550 – diesel (standard bed)3438 / 1559 – gas (long bed)3445 / 1562 – diesel (long bed) | 3418 / 1550 – gas (standard bed)3368 / 1527 – diesel (standard bed)3453 / 1566 – gas (long bed)3445 / 1562 – diesel (long bed) |
| 2500HD – 4WD (lb. / kg): | 3592 / 1629 – gas 3615 / 1639 – diesel | 3375 / 1530 – gas (standard bed)3372 / 1529 – diesel (standard bed)3434 / 1557 – gas (long bed)3441 / 1560 – diesel (long bed) | 3387 / 1536 – gas (standard bed)3387 / 1536 – diesel (standard bed)3495 / 1585 – gas (long bed)3508 / 1591 – diesel (long bed) |
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow Packages
The 2024 Silverado 2500 does not come with a tow package installed, but it is available as an add-on. The 2024 Silverado HD strictly comes with an accessory wiring harness installed unless you choose a towing package.
2024 Silverado HD Max Trailering Package
The 2024 Silverado 2500 Max Trailering Package Includes the following:
Gooseneck/5th Wheel Prep Provisions (Hitch platform to accept Gooseneck or 5th Wheel hitch, hitch platform with tray to accept ball, box-mounted 7-pin trailer harness)
Bed Stamped holes with caps installed
12″ Rear Axle
2024 Silverado HD Towing Technology Options
There are some really cool tech options for the 2500 HD for towing this year:
- Enhanced Transparent Trailer: now works with gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers
- Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert: extends the blind zone area to help with safety while towing a trailer
- Adaptive Cruise Control for Trailers: all-new tech that accounts for additional drag and increased braking distances when pulling a trailer
- Increased GCWR: The 2024 Silverado 2500 GCWR is now 26,000 pounds with the 6.6L gas engine, up from 24,000 pounds from the previous year.
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing. This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2024 Ford F-150 and the 2024 Ram 2500.
Here are some similar vehicles to the Chevy Silverado 2500 and their towing capacities below:
2024 Ford F250 Towing Capacity: 22,700 pounds
2024 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity: 19,990 pounds
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity: 22,070 pounds
2024 Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity: 12,000 pounds
2024 Nissan Titan XD Towing Capacity: 11,050 pounds
2024 Chevy Trucks Towing Capacity Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity |
| 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 | 36,000 lbs |
| 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 | 22,500 lbs |
| 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs |
| 2024 Chevy Colorado | 6,000 lbs |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2024 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.
