2021 Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity
Chevy Silverado 1500 Inventory
The new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds, plus a maximum payload (hauling capacity) of up to 2,280 pounds. Depending on the engine you choose for your Silverado 1500, its towing capacity will differ.
Here is a break down of each towing capacity of the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500:
- 4.3L V6 Engine: This engine makes 285 hp and a best-in-class 305 lb-ft of torque. Its towing capacity is 7,900 pounds. It’s also the standard Silverado 1500 engine.
- 2.7L Turbo Engine: This engine offers 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque. This power gives the Silverado 1500 a towing capacity of up to 9,600 pounds, and also increases efficiency.
- 5.3L V8 Engine with Direct Fuel Management: The Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity reaches 11,500 pounds (Note: the same engine with active fuel management tows up to 10,000 pounds). This engine also provides 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.
- 6.2L V8 Engine: Equipped with this engine, the Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow its maximum of 13,300 pounds (on the RST trim). Additionally, this V8 makes up to 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.
- 3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel: With the available diesel Silverado 1500 engine, you’ll be able to tow up to 9,500 pounds. You’ll also benefit from access to 260 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque under-foot on Decatur roads.
Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance Features
When it comes to performance, there is none better than the Silverado 1500. With a perfectly balanced inline six that reduces internal parts for more efficient operation, and coupled with a Hydra-Matic® 10-speed automatic transmission, this helps Silverado achieve best-in-class highway fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 33 highway MPG.
The efficiency of the Silverado Diesel comes from advanced combustion technologies designed to optimize performance and efficiency while reducing noise and odor.
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