2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

Looking for a reliable pickup truck in the Wilmington area? Curious as to what the new Chevy Silverado towing capacity is? The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity maxes out at 13,300 pounds and has a Silverado 1500 payload of up to 2,280 pounds. Chevrolet has once again created a powerful light-duty pickup truck, thanks largely to its hydroformed boxed, high-strength steel frame and cutting-edge towing features. Find out more about the new Silverado 1500’s towing capacity, mirrors, and features with Bush Auto Place below!

Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity Per Engine

The impressive 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity, payload, and performance are because of its range of mighty engine options:

• 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: With this available engine, the Chevy Silverado 1500 achieves 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Towing capacity is elevated to 11,500 pounds (Note: the same engine with active fuel management tows up to 10,000 pounds). 
• 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 generates an impressive 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. 
• 3.0L I6 Turbo-Diesel: With the available diesel powertrain, you’ll be able to tow up to 9,500 pounds. You’ll also be able to pull out 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque on the roads near Washington Court House.

Chevy Silverado Towing Feature Highlights

The Chevy Silverado 1500 was designed for the toughest of hauls, so it only makes sense that it offers plenty of features to make towing across Sabina easier. Here are a few highlights: 

• Trailering Package: This package is standard for the Chevy Silverado 1500 and 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 Tow Mirrors: You can purchase extended view towing mirrors for Chevy Silverado trucks as accessories for safer towing around Waynesville. 
• Optional Max Trailering Package: Available for select trims, this package adds the Handling/Trailering Suspension Package, revised shock tuning, upgraded rear springs, and more. 

Experience the Chevy Silverado at Bush Auto Place Today!

If you’re ready to take advantage of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s towing capacity and capabilities, our team is standing by to help. Contact us today to schedule a test drive at Bush Auto Place, find out more about its performance features, or begin financing for your own Silverado 1500! Just be sure to check out our current new vehicle specials to save yourself money before beginning your truck-buying process.