Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD tows up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, configurations for that year range from 14,500 lb to 20,000 lb.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000Max Trailering Package, 18 or 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000Max Trailering Package, 18 or 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000Max Trailering Package, 18 or 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V820,000n/an/a30,000Max Trailering Package, 18 or 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V818,500n/an/a27,50018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V818,500n/an/a27,50018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V818,500n/an/a27,50018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V818,500n/an/a27,50018, 20 or 22 in wheels
ZR2 · Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V818,500n/an/a26,000
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V817,900n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V817,600n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
ZR2 · Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas16,000n/an/a26,000
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V816,000n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a24,50017 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD6.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x46.6L V8 Gas14,500n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Crew Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Double Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00017 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a26,00018, 20 or 22 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WDDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a30,000Max Trailering Package, 18 or 20 in wheels
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4x4Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V814,500n/an/a30,000Max Trailering Package, 18 or 20 in wheels
All figures in pounds, from the Chevrolet 2026 Silverado 2500 HD Max Conventional Trailering chart. Hitch: The 20,000 lb conventional maximum is the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 with the Max Trailering Package and 18 or 20 in wheels on the Crew Cab, 2WD or 4x4, standard or long bed (GCWR 30,000 lb). Chevrolet's 2026 conventional chart gives no payload or GVWR. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity by year

Model yearMax towingTowing rangeMax payloadGVWRConfigs
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD20,000lb14,500 to 20,000n/an/a47
Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD tow?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD tows up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, configurations for that year range from 14,500 lb to 20,000 lb.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 20,000 lb (2026).

Where do I find my exact Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.