2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Towing Capacity

Drivers who choose a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD can tow up to 18,500 pounds, while those who choose a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD can tow up to 36,000 pounds. For payload, the Silverado 2500HD can haul up to 3,979 pounds, while the 3500HD can manage up to 7,442 pounds. Ready to learn more about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD towing and payload capacities? We’ll show you how to maximize your capability on the roads of Chicago and beyond.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Engines
Both the Silverado 2500HD and the Silverado 3500HD come standard with a 6.6L V8 gas engine. Of course, both models can handle much heavier towing jobs if you decide to upgrade with the available Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8. Compare the specs for both engines right here:
6.6L V8 Gas Engine: Standard
- 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
- Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
- Maximum towing capacity of 17,370 pounds
Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8: Available
- 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque
- Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission
- Maximum towing capacity of 36,000 pounds
Should you choose the latest model? The engine options and maximum capacities of the 2022 Silverado HD carry over more or less unchanged from the previous model year. However, this year’s Silverado HD offers the popular Multi-Flex tailgate feature for the first time. Many Madison and Waukesha drivers agree that it makes their toughest jobs a little easier.
2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Towing Capacity
When properly equipped, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD towing capacity can reach as high as 18,500 pounds:
Silverado 2500HD: Conventional Towing
- With V8 Gas: Tow up to 14,500 pounds
- With Duramax® V8: Tow up to 18,500 pounds
Silverado 2500HD: Gooseneck/5th-Wheel Towing
- With V8 Gas: Tow up to 17,370 pounds
- With Duramax® V8: Tow up to 18,500 pounds
Notably, the difference in capability between the gas and diesel trucks is lower than it would be if you were to choose the 3500HD.
2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Payload Rating
The Chevy 2500HD payload capacities do not disappoint:
- Payload with V8 Gas: Up to 3,979 pounds (2WD) / 3,965 pounds (4WD)
- Payload with Duramax® V8: Up to 3,715 pounds (2WD) / 3,715 pounds (4WD)
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Towing Capacity
The 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD towing capacity can reach as high as 17,200 pounds in gas-powered models or up to 36,000 pounds in diesel models:
Silverado 3500HD: Conventional Towing
- With V8 Gas + DRW: Tow up to 16,800 pounds
- With Duramax® V8 + DRW: Tow up to 20,000 pounds
Silverado 3500HD: Gooseneck/5th-Wheel Towing
- With V8 Gas + SRW: Tow up to 17,200 pounds
- With Duramax® V8 + DRW: Tow up to 36,000 pounds
2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Payload Rating
Across all configurations, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD payload capacity is much higher than the maximum offered by the 2500HD. See for yourself:
- With V8 Gas: Up to 7,442 pounds (2WD, DRW) / 7,145 pounds (4WD, DRW)
- With Duramax® V8: Up to 6,523 pounds (2WD, DRW) / 6,196 pounds (4WD, DRW)
SRW stands for Single Rear Wheel and DRW stands for dual or double rear wheel. In general, DRW models can handle higher payloads.
The New Chevy Silverado HD Could Be Yours!
If you’re impressed by the Chevy Silverado 2500HD towing capacity or you’d like to see the Silverado 3500HD in action, all you need to do is let us know! It’s easy to value your trade-in today, and you can contact us to schedule a test drive at any time. Badger Chevrolet Buick is located in Lake Mills, WI, so come see us today!
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