GM pulled the wrapper on the fully refreshed 2024 Chevy Silverado HD back in September, unveiling a revised exterior, an overhauled cabin, new tech goodies, the Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 off-roader, and several powertrain updates. Critically, the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD also introduces a variety of towing capacity changes.
For those readers who may be unaware, the refreshed 2024 Chevy Silverado HD offers two engine options, starting with the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, which is rated at 401 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 464 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Whereas the L8T previously connected to the GM six-speed automatic transmission prior to the 2024-model-year refresh, L8T-powered 2024 Chevy Silverado HD models now rely on the Allison-branded 10-speed automatic transmission as standard.
Customers also have access to the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax engine as optional. Output from the diesel is now rated at 470 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 975 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm, a significant boost over the 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque produced prior to the recent 2024-model-year refresh. Like the standard gasoline engine, the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel connects to the Allison-branded 10-speed automatic transmission as standard.
With all that covered, let’s take a closer look at the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD towing capacities:
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacities With Ball Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | - | - | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed ZR2 | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | - | - | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 17,900 / 8,119 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 17,600 / 7,983 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | - | - | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
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.
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacities With 5th Wheel Or Gooseneck Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,500 / 8,392 | 3.42 | 19,200 / 8,709 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 21,700 / 9,843 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,400 / 8,346 | 3.42 | 19,100 / 8,664 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | - | - | 3.42 | 21,600 / 9,798 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed ZR2 | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,100 / 8,210 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,000 / 8,165 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,500 / 8,392 | 3.42 | 19,200 / 8,709 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 21,900 / 9,934 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,370 / 8,333 | 3.42 | 19,000 / 8,618 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed With NHT1 | 4WD | - | - | 3.42 | 21,600 / 9,798 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,900 / 8,119 | 3.42 | 18,700 / 8,482 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,600 / 8,437 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,200 / 8,256 | 3.42 | 17,700 / 8,029 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,400 / 8,346 | 3.42 | 17,900 / 8,119 |
| Double Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,000 / 8,165 | 3.42 | 17,600 / 7,983 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,700 / 8,482 | 3.42 | 18,500 / 8,392 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed WIth NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 22,430 / 10,174 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,300 / 8,301 | 3.42 | 18,100 / 8,210 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed WIth NHT1 | 4WD | - | - | 3.42 | 22,050 / 10,002 |
2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacities With Ball Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,700 / 8,482 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,800 / 8,074 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,600 / 7,983 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Double Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Double Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,300 / 8,301 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Double Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 16,000 / 7,258 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Double Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,000 / 8,165 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,700 / 8,482 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 / 6,577 | 3.42 | 14,500 / 6,577 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,400 / 8,346 | 3.42 | 20,000 / 9,072 |
2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Towing Capacities With 5th Wheel Or Gooseneck Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,650 / 8,460 | 3.42 | 21,900 / 9,934 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,300 / 8,301 | 3.42 | 21,600 / 9,798 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,900 / 8,119 | 3.42 | 21,300 / 9,662 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,510 / 8,396 | 3.42 | 22,070 / 10,011 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,240 / 8,274 | 3.42 | 31,450 / 14,266 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,230 / 8,269 | 3.42 | 21,510 / 9,757 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,600 / 7,983 | 3.42 | 21,200 / 9,616 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,800 / 8,074 | 3.42 | 31,000 / 14,062 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,600 / 7,983 | 3.42 | 30,900 / 14,016 |
| Double Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,620 / 8,446 | 3.42 | 21,900 / 9,934 |
| Double Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,300 / 8,301 | 3.42 | 31,580 / 14,325 |
| Double Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,310 / 8,305 | 3.42 | 21,590 / 9,793 |
| Double Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,990 / 8,160 | 3.42 | 31,280 / 14,189 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,080 / 8,655 | 3.42 | 22,430 / 10,174 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,760 / 8,510 | 3.42 | 35,500 / 16,103 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW With NHT1 | 2WD | - | - | 3.42 | 36,000 / 16,330 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,700 / 8,482 | 3.42 | 22,050 / 10,002 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,380 / 8,337 | 3.42 | 31,500 / 14,288 |
Looking over the numbers, we see the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD with the highest towing capacity is the 3500 HD Regular Cab / Long Bed DRW (Dual Rear Wheel) model with 2WD, a gooseneck hitch, and the optional NHT Max Trailering package, which is rated at a maximum 36,000 pounds. Meanwhile, the lowest towing capacity rating for the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD is 14,500 pounds, which is attached to a variety of different configurations. However, ratings have increased across most configurations compared to the 2023 Chevy Silverado HD’s towing capacities.
As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD rides on a more-capable variant of the GM T1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Flint Assembly plant in Michigan and the GM Oshawa plant in Canada.
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Comments
how many owners pay attention to these numbers as if you got a trailer and a pickup you hook them up and off you go
Note to GM….please don’t lay-off your website designers until they update it to allow us to build a Chevy HD truck online.
I have a 2020 hd3500. Only a 300 pound change upwards for fifth wheel. I expected a lot more.
Is GM going to humor us and let us build the 2023 Silverado HD or just get a dealer quote.
It’s finally available on the website!!
Just went through a build for a GMC 2500 and noticed the max trailering package gets you 3500 frame, 3500 springs, 3500 axles and 3500 shocks. Why not just get a 3500 truck?
When will the 2024 model hd2500 arrive in Australia
Im curious why the QG3 package (18in mud tires) reduce the trailering capacity to 12000 on the 2500 crew cab? Is it just a tire rating thing that could just be changed out later?
If I order a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4×4 Diesel, and I lower the spring package from 11.3k to the 10k free option, it makes for a smoother ride, right? Also, what does that do to the tow rating?