General Motors has pulled the covers on the fully refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500, introducing a variety of changes and updates over the pre-refresh 2021 model year and 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Limited. Among these is a significantly higher towing capacity for models equipped with the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax.
With the introduction of the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado, models equipped with the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax have a max tow rating of 13,300 pounds, an increase of nearly 4,000 pounds compared to the 9,500-pound rating of similarly equipped 2021-model-year vehicles. The uprated towing capacity is the result of chassis changes that now allow the inclusion of the max tow package, upping the max tow rating to 13,300 pounds for 2022 Chevy Silverado models with a two-wheel drive configuration.
Notably, 2022 Chevy Silverado models equipped with four-wheel drive and the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 also have a 13,300-pound max towing capacity. Further engine options include the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, which now produces 20 percent more torque, and the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84. Models equipped with either of these two engines have small max tow rating decreases with the 2022 model year refresh.
Check out the complete maximum tow ratings for the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado and how they compare to equivalently equipped 2021-model-year vehicles in the tables below:
| RPO Code | Engine | 2022 Silverado 2WD/4WD (lbs) | 2021 Silverado 2WD/4WD (lbs) | Difference 2WD/4WD (2022 vs 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV3 | 4.3L V6 | - | 7,900 / 7,700 | - |
| L3B | 2.7L I4 Turbo | 9,500 / 9,300 | 9,600 / 9,400 | -100 / -100 |
| L82 | 5.3L V8 AFM | - | 10,000 / 9,700 | - |
| L84 | 5.3L V8 DFM | 11,200 / 11,000 | 11,500 / 11,100 | -300 / -100 |
| LM2 | 3.0L I6 Turbo-Diesel | 13,300 / 13,000 | 9,500 / 9,100 | +3,800 / +3,900 |
| L87 | 6.2L V8 DFM | - / 13,300 | - / 13,300 | - / 0 |
| RPO Code | Engine | 2022 Silverado 2WD/4WD (kg) | 2021 Silverado 2WD/4WD (kg) | Difference 2WD/4WD (2022 vs 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV3 | 4.3L V6 | - | 3,583 / 3,493 | - |
| L3B | 2.7L I4 Turbo | 4,309 / 4,218 | 4,354 / 4,264 | -45 / -46 |
| L82 | 5.3L V8 AFM | - | 4,536 / 4,400 | - |
| L84 | 5.3L V8 DFM | 5,080 / 4,990 | 5,216 / 5,035 | -136 / -45 |
| LM2 | 3.0L I6 Turbo-Diesel | 6,033 / 5,897 | 4,309 / 4,128 | +1,724 / +1,769 |
| L87 | 6.2L V8 DFM | - / 6,033 | - / 6,033 | - / 0 |
Further updates with the latest 2022-model-year refresh include a completely overhauled interior, which is equipped on LT trim levels and above. The new interior features a 13.4-inch color touchscreen and standard 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster. Tech options now include GM Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving assist for High Country trim levels, with assisted trailering. Chevy Safety Assist is standard on all enhanced trim levels.
The exterior was also revised, while the trim level cadence gains the new ZR2 off-roader, which is equipped with front and rear e-lockers, Multimatic DSSV dampers, and a raised ride height.
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Lmao at the 2021 buyers
At least the 2020 YM got uprated to 9k lbs. Isn't this also with the max tow package? So most of the trucks will still be rated the same? Seams toe that 277 HP might be a bit light for 13k lbs though. Much prefer the 6.2
277 hp & 460 lb ft is more than any 454 produced until port fuel injection was added in 1996, and more than either the 6.2 diesel or 6.5 turbo diesel made in their entire existence. Actually, 460 lb ft is more than any 454 produced (net) ever - not even the 8.1L/496 crossed the 460 threshold.
The difference is the Duramax makes it's peak torque a lot lower than the 6.2l does. If you watch acceleration vids, the 3l Duramax is actually quite quick. Especially compared to the Ecodiesel which is a slug by comparison.
Looks like gm is redesigning again. I guess it's been 2 years again. Constantly redesigning, Constantly loosing market to ram. They already stopped making cars. All but the vett, the failure aka camaro. And little bon fire aka the volt. Imagine Trans am, novas, Chavells. Competing with challanger etc. Lol. Just go out of business gm you have proved a failure. Hopefully this chip shortage will do them in. So they can no longer rape people.
Chaf, you need to stay off the damn site. By the away, the chevy have always look better the Ford or Ram 1500s, exterior wise.
This 2022 refresh in High Country trim, blows both competitors away inside and outside as well. Plus the new interior looks more functionable than the Ram interior for sure.
You clearly haven't experienced a laramie limited. Gm is not even in the same zip code. The f series platinum sure is. I drive each every day. Ram is by far the best all around. I'll pick a gm up in Texas drop it in Florida. Pick up 10 gm that were traded for ram. So enjoy your junk will be yesterday's redesign next year. Lol
chaf,you must be one of those that gets excited by shiny non functional items.Dodge has not created an attractive truck since the 40's.The f series are just boring,at one time I thought the Raptor was the best looking truck as it came towards you but Ford messed that up with the giant letters. The new dodges took their look from the mid 2000 GMC's & the rebel took its lead from the front of a '56 GMC pickup. The non functional hood scoops on the rebel look like the same ones that some people buy at walmart & glue on. Just be sure to keep a roadside assistance policy for you & your ram.
I forgot to mention that I do not particularly care for the fake wood trim,regardless of what make the vehicle is.I do like it when it is in vehicles from back in the day,like a classy V-16 Cadillac but not the plastic type that resides in these vehicles.
They must have beefed up the the back end of the frame.
What's really happening with this powerplant it's on hold for the rest of the year, as we learnt a week ago from GM Authorithy.
If they don't fix the lifter issue the truck is wortless
Wait, is there a valve train issue with the 3.0 Duramax, too?? Or are you referring to the 5.3 & 6.2 V8's?
If they do fix the lifter issue any truck is better than a GM Truck.
I am considering buying an incoming 2022 Sierra 1500 with the 3.0 diesel. It has the 3.2 rear axle. I am currently pulling a 7,000lb travel trailer about 5-6 times a year with a lifted Silverado and 5.3 gas engine. The 5.3 struggles on hills a bit here in South Carolina. How will the 3.0 diesel compare to the 5.3?
Heavy duty radiator is part of the Max Trailering Package.
Ok so if I bought a 2021 rwd and want to upgrade the tow rating can I do so on the current chassis or is the new model a complete refresh on the frame??
Yup exactly. It's getting more than just chassis improvements to gain 4000lbs towing capacity.
Cooling is what holds back many vehicles, and is also why some years HD trucks get increase ratings despite no apart change - slightly bigger rad or tweaked grille for better flow. I think it was Subaru that added a cooling package to one of their crossovers recently and tow rating went from something like 2500lbs to 5000lbs.
This is especially true for vehicles following J2807 spec
Andrew, incorrect! Gen V small blocks hit 90% of their torque from 1000rpm to redline, unlike the LS engines that need to get past 3000 for the torque to open up. Gen V also have 95% of that from 2000 to redline. So you have the exact same torque as the diesel down low, but your power is there when you want to climb a hill. 277 horses is going to be really weazy climbing most grades past 10K lbs. 6.2 is the superior engine in everything but fuel consumption. No turbo lag or DEF either.
Everything you wrote is incorrect. 90% of peak torque from 1,000 rpm to redline? Not possible with a naturally aspirated engine with an operating range of 10x it's idle speed. 95% of peak torque from 2,000 rpm to redline?? NO, it doesn't work like that!! Let me PROVE to you how you're wrong...
95% of 460 lb ft is 437 lb ft. 437 lb ft at 6,000 rpm (redline in L86 & L87) would produce 499 horsepower - 79 hp more than the engine makes (420) at its peak at 5,600 rpm.
Conversely, 420 hp at 5,600 rpm (published rating) is 394 ft lbs of torque - or about 85% of peak torque. It falls of significantly thereafter.
I don't know where you get this stuff from, but it's all wrong.