Modern pickup trucks are comfortable and easy to drive, which makes them excellent personal vehicles. However, being competent and reliable work companions is still their main priority. This makes their towing capacity one of the most important metrics when choosing a pickup truck. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an impressive towing capacity while also showcasing SUV-like comfort and cabin tech.
What Is Towing Capacity?
A pickup truck's towing capacity is the maximum weight it can safely tow. It varies based on multiple factors, including your truck's configuration, engine power, towing features, and how much weight it's already carrying. To calculate a truck's towing capacity, you need to know its gross combined weight rating (GCWR), which is the total weight it's designed to sustain, including its own weight, the weight of any passengers and cargo, and the weight of the trailer.
You can then subtract its curb weight, which is the truck's total weight, including passengers, gas, cargo, and anything else, from its GCWR. The resulting number is its maximum towing capacity.
What Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado has a maximum towing capacity of 13.300 pounds, which is one of the best in its class. Even in its basic configuration, the 2014 Silverado 1500 can tow up to 9.500 pounds. This means you can depend on it for a wide variety of work tasks. It can also haul an impressive 2,260 pounds. If you're planning on using your Silverado 1500 in your spare time, having this towing ability means that you can safely tow large boats and campers to your holiday destinations.
How Much Can the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Tow With Each Engine Option?
One of the most important factors when determining a pickup truck's towing capacity is its powertrain. These are the available powertrain options for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and the maximum towing capacity for each:
2.7L TurboMax 4-Cylinder
The basic engine option for the 2024 Silverado is powerful enough for most towing needs. The turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine can produce up to 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, with the help of an eight-speed automatic transmission. This gives it a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds. The standard Silverado configuration also has a great maximum payload capacity, as it can carry up to 2,260 pounds in its bed.
5.3L EcoTec3 V-8
The next available engine choice is a competent 5.3-liter V-8 with a maximum output of 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and has a better towing capacity than the basic engine choice, as it can tow up to 11,300 pounds. Its payload capacity is around 1,980 pounds.
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8
The top gasoline-powered version of the 2024 Silverado 1500 is a powerful 6.2-liter V-8 engine that can generate up to 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with the same 10-speed automatic transmission as the previous powertrain option. This configuration helps the 2024 Silverado 1500 reach its maximum 13,300-pound towing capacity. It can also carry up to 1,980 pounds.
DuraMax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6
A diesel engine will suit you well if you're looking for more power at low RPMs and better fuel economy. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500's diesel powertrain consists of a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It can generate up to 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque and can reach the Silverado's maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds.
What Are Some of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado's Towing-Specific Features?
If you're looking to tow heavy loads with the 2024 Chevy Silverado, there are two feature packages you can choose to make towing safer and easier. They are:
Trailering Package
This feature package gives you the basic elements you need for safe and competent towing. It includes a trailer hitch and trailer hitch platform, including a 2-inch receiver hitch with 4-pin and 7-pin connectors. It also provides a 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector, allowing you to connect your trailer's braking system and lights to the Silverado. The rear-view camera also has a hitch guidance system that makes it easier to align your truck to its trailer.
Max Trailering Package
If you're looking for the best of what the 2024 Chevy Silverado can offer in terms of towing ability, this package will certainly deliver. It comes with all the features from the Trailering Package, plus some essential additional ones. Some of them are:
- Automatic locking rear differential: This helps provide maximum traction by automatically locking the wheels with low traction. Besides towing, this can also be helpful when off-roading.
- Trailering Suspension Package: Towing a considerable amount of weight puts a lot of extra pressure on the Silverado's suspension system. This equips it with heavy-duty springs and shocks that can handle larger weights.
- Enhanced cooling radiator: The extra weight can heat up the engine, so if you're going to tow heavy loads regularly, you'll also need a radiator that can cool it effectively.
- Integrated trailer brake controller: Slowing down is also more challenging when carrying a heavy load. The trailer brake controller automatically applies the trailer's brakes when you hit the Silverado's brake pedal.
- 9.76″ rear axle: Having a larger rear axle makes better use of the Silverado's engine power, resulting in better towing performance.
Check out the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado at Ciocca Chevrolet
Knowing how much you can tow with the 2024 Chevy Silverado can help you decide if it's the right pickup truck for you, but nothing beats seeing it in person and experiencing it for yourself. Our new vehicle inventory at Ciocca Chevrolet includes multiple 2024 Silverado 1500 models in different trims, so you can choose the one that suits you best. You can also take it for a test drive to ensure it fits your needs and preferences. Contact us today to schedule a test drive or just come by and see the Silverado for yourself.
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