The 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity, as reported by Chevrolet, is a maximum weight rating of 22,070 pounds1 with its Crew Cab. However, there's more to the story than just maximum capacity numbers. Each configuration of this full-sized pickup truck, even the lowest-rated one, is an impressive machine that can get most, if not all, of your jobs done. When work ends, the Silverado 2500 HD also makes for a great daily driver that can be as luxurious as it is strong. From Duramax power to safe towing features, the 2025 Silverado 2500 HD will show you how a heavy-duty truck can and should perform.
With our guide below, you can get a glimpse of the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity, engine options, towing features, and practical specs. You'll also be able to compare them to other Chevrolet options, like the Colorado, Silverado 1500 and 3500 HD, and Silverado EV, to see which option gives you the payload and towing capabilities you're looking for. You can then visit Bravo Chevrolet to explore everything this truck has to offer with a tour and test drive.
Like many trucks in the three-quarter tons category, building your dream Chevy Silverado 2500 HD begins with choosing your engine. For this truck, your choices are the standard gasoline 6.6-liter V-8 or a Duramax 6.6-liter turbo diesel V-8.
The gas powertrain gets you going with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Despite being the less powerful option, this engine's Silverado 2500 towing capacity is quite serviceable, letting you haul moderate loads like light vehicle carriers or medium-sized utility trailers.
This standard engine also sends its power to the wheels with excellent driveline strength using its Allison 10-speed automatic transmission. This adaptable system is used across all models, so you can be confident that your Silverado 2500 is on the optimal gear ratio whether you're hauling or cruising with the standard WT or the premium High Country trim.
If you need more power, you'll want to upgrade to the Duramax 6.6-liter turbo diesel. Find 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque in this available engine, then put it to use with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission that features an integrated Power Take-Off to enhance your job site equipment capabilities.
The diesel-powered 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity reaches a maximum of 22,070 pounds1 with a gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch and a Crew Cab or 20,000 pounds with a conventional hitch.1
Please keep in mind that other factors can affect the specific towing capacity of your truck, including cab/box configuration, selected trim level, added options, and onboard cargo. The owner's manual will contain the most accurate specs for your truck.
Regardless of which engine you choose, both iterations of the Allison transmission are capable of making your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 towing experience easier. They include Tow/Haul mode to manage drivetrain stresses and Auto Grade Braking to make the more nerve-wracking part of towing less stressful for you.
Available Hill Descent Control can make your confidence go even further, as can these features:
The Silverado 2500 towing capacity is impressive, but what about the bed capacity?
Cargo volume varies by configuration: All Chevy Silverado 2500 HD models with a long bed configuration will be able to hold 83.5 cubic feet of cargo in the pickup bed, while those with a standard bed can hold 69.5 cubic feet. The maximum payload capacity of this truck varies with many more factors, but the best baseline rating comes from the Regular Cab Long Bed configuration with the standard engine, which reaches a maximum of 3,926 pounds.2 This also provides the lowest curb weight at 6,074 pounds. The Crew Cab Standard bed has the lowest baseline payload at 3,625 pounds2 due to having the highest base curb weight at 6,825 pounds.
As with the Silverado 2500 towing capacity, consult your owner's manual to see detailed payload ratings for your truck – or talk to us to help narrow down your options based on your needs.
When you view Silverado 2500 HD inventory at Bravo Chevrolet Las Cruces, you'll get a look into a new world of capability. The maximum towing capacity of this truck is a nearly bottomless pit of power, but other Chevy trucks may also be able to fit your needs. Compare the Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity and practical specs to other Chevy trucks with this chart, and ask to test-drive the models that seem right for you.
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| 2024 Chevy Colorado | 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD | 2025 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD | 2025 Chevy Silverado EV | |
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N/A Electric Vehicle |
| Transmission: | Eight-Speed Auto |
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N/A Electric Vehicle |
| Maximum Available Horsepower: | 310 | 420 | 470 | 470 | 754 |
| Maximum Available Torque: | 430 lb-ft | 495 lb-ft | 975 lb-ft | 975 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft |
| Maximum Towing Capacity: | 7,700 lbs1 | 13,300 lbs1 | 22,500 lbs1 | 36,000 lbs1 | 12,500 lbs1 |
| Maximum Payload Capacity: | 1,720 lbs2 | 2,260 lbs2 | 3,926 lbs2 | 7,237 lbs2 | N/A - Results Pending |
| Maximum Bed Volume: | 41.9 cu ft | 89.1 cu ft | 83.5 cu ft | 83.5 cu ft | N/A Results Pending |
| Maximum Passenger Capacity: | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Interested in a Silverado 2500 HD? Or maybe its heavier-hauling brother, the Silverado 3500 heavy-duty truck, is better suited to your needs? Whether you're looking to complement the Silverado 2500 towing capacity with additional towing accessories or buy a new Chevy truck, we at Bravo Chevrolet have you covered. Contact us to learn more about safe towing or to set up a test drive for your next pickup.
Alternatively, ask us about our pre-owned inventory and see if you can find an ideal used Chevy Silverado 2500. The 2024 Silverado 2500 towing capacity is a nearly perfect match to the 2025 model, with only minor differences across some trims.
The 2025 Silverado 2500 HD can tow up to 22,070 pounds1 with the available Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8, the Crew Cab Long Bed configuration, and a gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch. However, even the standard engine is still a pretty capable hauler when properly equipped. Contact your trusted dealer or consult your manual for more information on Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity.
It is best to use the standard Tow/Haul mode in a Silverado 2500 HD when towing or carrying heavy equipment in the bed. This transmission mode (standard on all versions of the model's Allison 10-speed automatic transmission) will reduce shift cycling and improve your cooling, which is important when towing or hauling heavy loads with your truck. Use it whenever you hitch something significant to your pickup.
The 2025 Silverado 2500 curb weight measurements range widely depending on your add-ons, configurations, and engine. By base, a Regular Cab Long Bed Silverado 2500 weighs the least, at 6,074 pounds. Once you get to a Crew Cab Standard Bed, you have the heaviest Silverado, at a base curb weight of 6,825 pounds. However, your choice of trim, engine, and add-ons can change these weights significantly.
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1Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the
Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can
tow.
2For comparison purposes only. See the Owner’s Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for
the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
