chevrolet silverado 1500 towing a boat

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 delivers the rugged power that North Dakota drivers want from a pickup truck. With a maximum towing capacity of 13,400 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 2,543 pounds, this is a truck that is more than capable of handling any challenge that comes its way. Learn more about the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity in this guide from Bessette Motors.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity by Engine 

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity and overall performance capabilities depend on which engine you select. Choose from the following:

  • 2.7L Turbo Engine: The standard Chevy Silverado 1500 engine delivers 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque, and has a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds.
  • 4.3L V6 Engine: Generating 285 hp and a best-in-class 305 lb-ft of torque, this engine enables the Silverado 1500 to tow 7,900 pounds.
  • 5.3L V8 Engine: This robust V8 engine has an output of 355 hp with 383 lb-ft of torque and can tow up to 11,600 pounds.
  • 6.2L V8 Engine: Producing 420 hp with 460 lb-ft of torque, this V8 engine on the RST trim can tow a maximum of 13,400 pounds.
  • 3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel: This diesel powertrain generates 260 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, and tows up to 9,400 pounds.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Features

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity and strong performance capabilities are directly related to the engine you choose, as well as to the hydroformed boxed high-strength steel frame, along with various towing features such as:

  • Trailering Package: Standard on all Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels, this package offers a trailering hitch platform with a 2-inch receiver, an automatic locking rear differential, a 4-pin connector, and a 7-wire harness with a 7-way sealed connector.
  • Optional Max Trailering Package: Available on select trims, this package includes revised shock tuning, upgraded rear springs, the Handling/Trailering Suspension Package, and more.
  • Optional Tow Mirrors: These extended view towing mirrors for Chevy Silverado trucks are ideal accessories for making your next towing experience safer.

Test Drive the Chevy Silverado 1500 at Bessette Motors

Browse our new Chevy Silverado inventory to find the configuration that has the towing capacity you need, then contact us to schedule a test drive. Take advantage of our current specials to save on your new Silverado, then apply for financing with us online. We're ready to put you behind the wheel of the Silverado that best suits your needs today!

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