Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

The Serra Chevrolet Akron team gets asked a lot of questions about the 2022 Chevy Silverado, like, “How much can a Chevy Silverado 1500 tow?” The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity is an impressive 13,300 pounds when properly equipped with the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Package. Many towing features make handling your heaviest loads on Akron streets easier in the Chevy Silverado. Explore the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity and features below, and reach out to us when you’re ready for a test drive!

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity by Engine

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity is partly due to its wide range of engine options. Whatever your towing and hauling needs in Barberton, there’s a Chevy Silverado 1500 right for you!

• 2.7L Turbo Engine: 310 hp with 348 lb-ft of torque combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission
• 3.0L I6 Turbo-Diesel: Delivers 277 hp with 460 lb-ft of torque and tows up to 9,300 pounds
• 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 w/Dynamic Fuel Management: You’ll enjoy335 hp with 383 lb-ft per foot of torque, and a 10-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifting
• 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 Engine w/Dynamic Fuel Management & Auto Start/Stop: Provides up to 335 hp with 383 lb-ft per foot of torque paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
• 6.2L V8 Engine w/Dynamic Fuel Management: 420 hp with 460 lb-ft of torque and the maximum Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity of up to 13,300 pounds
• 6.2L V8 Engine w/Dynamic Fuel Management & Auto Start/Stop: 420 hp with 460 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed automatic transmission, plus a towing capacity of up to 9,100 pounds

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Features

Towing heavy loads is nearly effortless with the amazing towing features of the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500. Along with Chevy Silverado tow mirrors, you’ll also appreciate these towing features for your jobs in Massillon:

• Towing Performance Tech: The safety-enhancing Trailer Sway Control feature helps you maintain control. Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking help you tow even the heaviest loads with more confidence.
• In-Vehicle Trailering System: Includes trailer lighting diagnostics, trailer tire pressure, temperature monitoring, a pre-departure checklist, and the ability to sync your trailer profiles with the myChevrolet Mobile App.

Learn More About Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Today!

Now that we’ve answered the question, “What is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity?” do you want to get behind the wheel of one? If so, reach out to us to schedule a test drive at our dealership near North Canton, and we’ll happily show you the Chevy Silverado tow mirrors and other amenities.We invite you to apply for credit online and browse our inventory. Visit Serra Chevrolet Akron to get started!

Choosing a 2021 Chevy Silverado means getting an exceptional amount of towing and payload. The Chevy Silverado towing capacity reaches 13,300 pounds, while the Chevy Silverado 1500 payload has a 2,280 maximum. With its hydroformed, boxed high-strength steel frame, and a series of towing features, the Chevy Silverado towing capacity numbers aren’t just high, they’re backed by construction that enhances the towing experience. Take a closer look at how the Chevy Silverado towing capacity and the Silverado 1500 payload capacity, then get ready to haul everything you need in Barberton. 

Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity Per Engine 

Five engine options are at the base of the Chevy Silverado towing capacity. Here’s a look at how they compare: 

4.3L V6 Engine (Standard Silverado 1500 engine) 

• 285 hp
• Best-in-class 305 lb-ft of torque 
• Towing capacity of 7,900 pounds

2.7L Turbo Engine

• 310 hp
• 348 lb-ft of torque 
• Towing capacity of up to 9,600 pounds

5.3L V8 Engine with Direct Fuel Management

• 355 hp
• 383 lb-ft of torque
• Towing capacity of up to 11,500 pounds (Note: the same engine with active fuel management tows up to 10,000 pounds). 

6.2L V8 Engine

• 420 hp 
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• Towing capacity of 13,300 pounds on the RST trim 

3.0L I6 Turbo-Diesel

• 277 hp 
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• Towing capacity of  9,500 pounds 

Chevy Silverado Towing Features 

The Chevy Silverado 1500 was built to work, so it only makes sense that it offers plenty of features to make towing and hauling the Chevy Silverado 1500 payload easier. Some of those features are: 

• Trailering Package: Standard for the Chevy Silverado 1500, this package includes a trailering hitch platform and 2-inch receiver, a 4-pin connector, an automatic locking rear differential, and a 7-wire harness with a 7-way sealed connector. 
• Optional Max Trailering Package: This package is available for selected configurations and adds the Handling/Trailering Suspension Package, revised shock tuning, upgraded rear springs, and more. 
• Optional Tow Mirrors: Our parts department offers accessories like Chevy Silverado tow mirrors and more, so you can customize your Silverado for how you tow in North Canton. 

Experience the 2021 Chevy Silverado at Serra Chevrolet Akron

No matter what your Akron towing needs are, there’s a new Chevy truck to help! Contact Serra Chevrolet Akron to schedule a test drive and discover which Chevy Silverado 1500 payload capacity and towing ability is right for you.