2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity is a maximum weight rating of 22,500 pounds,1 but there’s more to the story than maximums alone. Each configuration, even the lowest-rated one, is an impressive spec 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 2024 Silverado 2500 HD will show you how a heavy-duty truck can and should perform.
Get a glimpse of the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity, engine options, towing features, and practical specs with our guide below, and visit Bravo Chevrolet Las Cruces to explore everything this truck has to offer with a tour and test drive.
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Tow Capacity Ratings & Towing Features
The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD begins with you choosing your engine: A standard gasoline 6.6-liter V-8 or a Duramax 6.6-liter turbo diesel V-8.
The gas motor gets you going with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. It lets the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity reach a maximum of 18,700 pounds1 when using a gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch or 16,000 pounds1 with a conventional hitch.
This standard engine also sends its power to the wheels with excellent driveline strength by using its standard Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission; 2023 models kept this legendary transmission as an option, but the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity is enhanced by it on all configurations for 2024.
The Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 engine configuration gets a boost for the 2024 Silverado 2500 HD, too. 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 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity reaches a maximum of 22,500 pounds1 with a gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch or 20,000 pounds1 with a conventional hitch.
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 time using the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity easier. They both include Tow/Haul mode to manage drivetrain stresses, and both boast 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 features like:
- Available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert
- Available Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Available In-Vehicle Trailering App
- Up to 14 Available Camera Views
- Available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
- …And more
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Payload Capacity & Bed Volume
The Chevy 2500 HD 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 2024 Silverado 2500 HD trucks with the gasoline V-8 can carry up to 3,850 pounds,2 while turbo-diesel models offer a 3,759-pound2 maximum payload rating.
As with the Chevy 2500 HD towing capacity, consult your owner’s manual to see detailed payload ratings for your truck.
Silverado 2500 HD Towing Specs vs. Other Chevy Trucks
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 be able to fit your needs as well. Compare the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity and practical specs to other Chevy trucks with this chart, and ask to test-drive the models that seem right for you:
| Chevy Colorado | Chevy Silverado 1500 | Chevy Silverado 2500 HD | Chevy Silverado 3500 HD | Chevy Silverado EV | |
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| 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 | 10,000 lbs1 |
| Maximum Payload Capacity: | 1,720 lbs2 | 2,260 lbs2 | 3,850 lbs2 | 7,234 lbs2 | N/A – Results Pending |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity (Pickup Box): | 41.9 cu ft | 62.9 cu ft | 83.50 cu ft | 83.50 cu ft | 57.7 cu ft |
| Maximum Passenger Capacity: | Five | Six | Six | Six | Five |
Interested in a Silverado 2500 HD? Or maybe its heavier-hauling brother, the Silverado 3500 HD, is better suited to your needs. Whether you’re looking to complement the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity with additional towing accessories or buy a new Chevy truck of your own, our Chevy dealership has you covered. Contact us to learn more about safe towing or to set up a test drive of your next pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a Silverado 2500 HD tow?
The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD can tow up to 22,500 pounds1 with the available Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 and a gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch. The Silverado 2500 HD can still tow up to 16,000 pounds1 with its standard gas V-8 and a conventional hitch. However, the gas engine and a gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch let you tow up to 18,700 pounds.1
When is best to use Tow/Haul mode in a Silverado 2500 HD?
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 (which is standard on all versions of the model’s Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission) will reduce drivetrain stresses and increase transmission cooling, which is very important when towing or hauling heavy loads with your truck.
How much does a Chevy Silverado 2500 weigh?
The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD curb weight measurements have not been officially released, but the 2023 model generally had a curb weight of around 6,950 pounds. For towing and hauling, though, the 2024 Silverado 2500 HD reaches new weight-moving heights: a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds1 and a maximum payload capacity of 3,850 pounds.2
1Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
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.