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Here Are The 2022 Chevy Silverado HD Towing Capacities

The 2022 Chevy Silverado HD is third model year of the latest fourth-generation heavy-duty nameplate, introducing just a few small changes as compared to the preceding 2021 model year. Now, GM Authority is taking a closer look at the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD’s towing capacities.

The 2022 Chevy Silverado HD towing capacities differ based on a number of different factors, including the drivetrain configuration, engine, and model (2500HD or 3500HD). The towing method also makes a big difference, with a fifth-wheel (or gooseneck) hitch offering a higher towing capacity than a standard ball hitch.

2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Towing Capacities With Ball Hitch

ModelDrivetrain6.6L V8 L8TTurbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P
Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)
Standard Bed Crew Cab2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4218,500 / 8,3921
Standard Bed Crew Cab4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4218,500 / 8,3921
Long Bed Crew Cab2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4218,500 / 8,3921
Long Bed Crew Cab4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4218,500 / 8,3921
Standard Bed Double Cab2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Standard Bed Double Cab4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Double Cab2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Double Cab4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Regular Cab2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Regular Cab4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
1. Requires 18-inch or 20-inch wheels.
NOTE: Trucks equipped with (QG3) LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires have maximum conventional trailer weight rating of 12,000 lbs. or 5,443 kg.

 

Let’s start with 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD models equipped with a standard ball hitch. In this configuration, the highest towing capacity is 18,500 pounds, offered by Crew Cab models with the L5P diesel engine.

2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Towing Capacities With 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch

ModelDrivetrain6.6L V8 L8TTurbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P
Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)
Standard Bed Crew Cab2WD3.7316,940 / 7,68413.4218,500 / 8,3922
Standard Bed Crew Cab4WD3.7316,650 / 7,55213.4218,500 / 8,3923
Long Bed Crew Cab2WD3.7316,840 / 7,63913.4218,500 / 8,3922
Long Bed Crew Cab4WD3.7316,550 / 7,50713.4218,500 / 8,3922
Standard Bed Double Cab2WD3.7317,050 / 7,73413.4218,200 / 8,2561
Standard Bed Double Cab4WD3.7316,740 / 7,59313.4217,890 / 8,1151
Long Bed Double Cab2WD3.7316,930 / 7,67913.4218,040 / 8,1831
Long Bed Double Cab4WD3.7316,650 / 7,55213.4217,750 / 8,0511
Long Bed Regular Cab2WD3.7317,370 / 7,87913.4218,510 / 8,3961
Long Bed Regular Cab4WD3.7317,060 / 7,73813.4218,190 / 8,2511
1. Requires 17-inch wheels.
2. Requires 18-inch or 20-inch wheels.
3. Requires 18-inch or 20-inch wheels. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 18,310 lbs. / 8,305 kg.

 

Stepping up to a fifth-wheel hitch, and the max towing capacity is increased to 18,510 pounds, offered by Long Bed / Regular Cab models with rear-wheel drive. More importantly, the other configurations also get a big boost in max tow ratings.

2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Towing Capacities With Ball Hitch

ModelDrivetrain6.6L V8 L8TTurbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P
Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)
Standard Bed Crew Cab SRW2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4220,000 / 9,072
Standard Bed Crew Cab SRW4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Crew Cab SRW2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Crew Cab DRW2WD3.7316,300 / 7,3943.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Crew Cab SRW4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Crew Cab DRW4WD3.7316,240 / 7,36613.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Double Cab SRW2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Double Cab DRW2WD3.7316,400 / 7,4393.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Double Cab SRW4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Double Cab DRW4WD3.7316,390 / 7,4353.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Regular Cab SRW2WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Regular Cab DRW2WD3.7316,800 / 7,6203.4220,000 / 9,072
Long Bed Regular Cab SRW4WD3.7314,500 / 6,5773.4214,500 / 6,577
Long Bed Regular Cab DRW4WD3.7316,800 / 7,6203.4220,000 / 9,072
1. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 16,020 lbs. / 7,266 kg.

 

As for 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD models, max towing with a ball hitch is set at 20,000 pounds, as offered by the majority of models equipped with the diesel engine.

2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Towing Capacities With 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch

ModelDrivetrain6.6L V8 L8TTurbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P
Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)Axle RatioMax Trailer Weight (lbs / kg)
Standard Bed Crew Cab SRW2WD3.7316,700 / 7,5753.4221,500 / 9,752
Standard Bed Crew Cab SRW4WD3.7316,530 / 7,49813.4221,300 / 9,6622
Long Bed Crew Cab SRW2WD3.7316,700 / 7,5753.4221,330 / 9,675
Long Bed Crew Cab DRW2WD3.7316,200 / 7,3483.4231,400 / 14,243
Long Bed Crew Cab SRW4WD3.7316,410 / 7,44433.4221,040 / 9,5444
Long Bed Crew Cab DRW4WD3.7316,120 / 7,31253.4231,180 / 14,1436
Long Bed Double Cab SRW2WD3.7316,700 / 7,5753.4221,490 / 9,748
Long Bed Double Cab DRW2WD3.7316,400 / 7,4393.4231,500 / 14,288
Long Bed Double Cab SRW4WD3.7316,500 / 7,4843.4221,210 / 9,621
Long Bed Double Cab DRW4WD3.7316,270 / 7,3803.4231,340 / 14,216
Long Bed Regular Cab SRW2WD3.7317,200 / 7,8023.4221,500 / 9,752
Long Bed Regular Cab DRW2WD3.7316,800 / 7,6203.4232,000 / 14,5157
Long Bed Regular Cab SRW4WD3.7316,950 / 7,6893.4221,500 / 9,752
Long Bed Regular Cab DRW4WD3.7316,710 / 7,5803.4231,760 / 14,406
1. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 16,230 lbs. / 7,362 kg.
2. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 21,030 lbs. / 9,539 kg.
3. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 16,110 lbs. / 7,307 kg.
4. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 20,910 lbs. / 9,485 kg.
5. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 15,900 lbs. / 7,212 kg.
6. High Country trim level max capacity limited to 31,000 lbs. / 14,061 kg.
7. When equipped with (NHT) Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch, increases to 36,000 lb. / 16,329 kg max trailer weight rating.

 

Equipped with a fifth-wheel hitch, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD can tow upwards of 36,000 pounds (Long Bed / Regular Cab DRW with rear-wheel drive). The other configurations get a healthy boost in ratings as well.

As a reminder, the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD is available with two powertrain options, including the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, rated at 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque, and the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. The gasoline engine connects to the GM six-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel engine connects to the Allison-branded GM 10-speed automatic transmission.

The 2022 Chevy Silverado HD rides on a more-capable version of the GM T1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Flint plant in Michigan, as well as the GM Oshawa plant in Canada.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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Comments

  1. Yeah great if I can get one. I ordered one in August I’m still driving my 13.

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  2. I feel the frustration as well. Mine was built and sitting in Canada since November 2021.
    No one can tell me when it will be shipped. Dealer cant get information either. Gm should be more transparent with the delivery process.

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  3. I ordered mine 12-4-21 and it is also sitting in Canada UGH….. Same thing. Dealer has little information. GM is not being very transparent or honest the customers / dealers. Imagine how much money they are loosing with all that inventory just sitting there… LOL

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  4. No Max Payload listed? That’s the biggest “gotcha” while towing a trailer

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