2022 Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

Take a look at Cary and Raleigh’s toughest job sites, and you’ll find them studded with Chevy trucks—a fact that should come as no surprise if you’re familiar with the brand’s class-leading capability. The Silverado 1500 towing capacity reaches as high as 13,300 pounds with the proper equipment, andthe Silverado 1500 payload is just as impressive, maxing out at over 2,000 pounds in most configurations. If you’re in need of a light-duty powerhouse, learn more about the Chevy Silverado towing capacity in this overview from the team at Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Southpoint!

2022 Silverado 1500 Payload & Towing Specs

Whetehr you’re buying a brand new truck or a 2021 model, the Silverado 1500 towing capacity allows you to hook up your trailer and tow more than most rivals in the half-ton truck segment, but you also have the option to load up your truck bed with up to 2,270 pounds of building supplies, tools, and more. The Silverado 1500 is upgradable with a variety of V8 engines and a diesel engine option. Here’s how your Chevy Silverado towing capacity and payload capacity will vary with each powertrain:

2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine

• Maximum towing capacity: 9,500 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity: 2,270 pounds
• Horsepower: 310 hp
• Torque: 430 lb-ft

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 

• Maximum towing capacity: 11,000 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity: 2,080 pounds
• Horsepower: 355 hp
• Torque: 383 lb-ft

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 w/ Dynamic Fuel Management

• Maximum towing capacity: 11,200 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity: 2,120 pounds
• Horsepower: 355 hp
• Torque:383 lb-ft

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 w/ Dynamic Fuel Management

• Maximum towing capacity: 13,300 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity: 2,030 pounds
• Horsepower: 420 hp
• Torque: 460 lb-ft

DuraMax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6

• Maximum towing capacity: 13,300 pounds
• Maximum payload capacity: 1,930 pounds
• Horsepower: 277 hp
• Torque: 460 lb-ft

Explore Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity Specs at Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Southpoint

If you need a truck that offers exceptional durability and power, you can’t afford to pass up the Silverado 1500! Stop by our showroom in Durham and find out why it’s a top pick for Chapel Hill-area contractors—and any driver looking for a comfortable and practical daily driver. Give us a call at (984) 666-9878 or contact us online so that we can help you find the perfect truck.