While the pickups of today are equipped with all sorts of modern bells and whistles, deep down the trucks are still designed with towing and hauling in mind. Of course, the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is no different, and now, we’re checking out which Silverado 1500 configurations are rated to pull the most.
For those who want to maximize the Silverado 1500’s towing capacities, there are three distinct configurations that come to mind. The first is a Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD equipped with 20-inch wheels, the Max Trailering Package (RPO code NHT), and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax, rated to pull up to 13,300 pounds. This setup is available on LT, RST, LTZ and High Country trim levels.
Notably, this is the most weight any 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is rated to tow.
Moving on, there are two Silverado Double Cab Standard Bed configurations that boast impressive pulling prowess. The first is a similar setup to the Crew Cab unit mentioned above, and is rated at the same 13,300 pounds. This setup is only offered on the LT trim.
The second is a 4WD example with 20-inch wheels, the Max Trailering Package (RPO code NHT), and the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine. Just the same as the other two configurations, the setup can haul up to 13,300 pounds. Finally, this combination is available in LT and RST trim.
It’s worth noting that all the towing figures quoted above are achievable with a ball hitch. For those looking to tow using a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch, a Silverado LT in Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD configuration with the Max Trailering Package (RPO code NHT) and the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine can tow up to 10,300 pounds.
As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is offered with a wide range of powerplant options, including the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline TurboMax, rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
In regard to transmission options, the L3B is matched to the GM eight-speed automatic, while the L84, the L87 and the LZ0 are all mated to the GM 10-speed automatic.
Under the skin lies the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Fort Wayne plant in Indiana, the GM Silao plant in Mexico, and the GM Oshawa plant in Canada.
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Comments
You don’t talk about the axle ratio’s in this article. I’m sure that is important in the max tow package. Although the modern transmissions with 8 to 10 gears help with acceleration especially from a stop.
3.42 with gas and max trailer package
3.73 with diesel and max trailer package
Rear ends are really not as critical with new 8/10speeds. FYI, did a comparison of my 09 Z71 with the 4 speed. Final crawl ratio in 4wLo is 21.5:1. A new custom with a single speed transfer case and 8 speed has a crawl ratio of 15.4:1, and an engine with more low end torque.
Also, these towing ratings are using SAE J2807, which will cap you at a squat/brakeing power/heat soak, so you might be able to put a gooseneck at the full 13,300 lbs behind your truck despite the “10,700” rating and in every regards it might appear to perform better! Enough you’ll feel confident to try a 14000, or forbid a 15000lbs trailer, not realizing that where SAE is capping you at is front wheel squat even though your other parameters are in spec.
On top of that, J2807 really has a huge factor of safety. I hear from multiple people talking about buying an HD and referencing a time back in the late 90’s/early 2K where their trailers were struggling and needed an HD. That’s also back when ford got caught rating their trucks without a spare tire. This Silverado would pull 16-17000lbs rated that way. That also goes to people complaining about how fuel consumption hasn’t improved over the past 20 years. IDK. I’d been tickled pink if I had a super duty that got 20MPG combined back in 04
I think the fuel consumption hasn’t improved thing applies more to cars and lighter duty trucks, but it mostly has to do with vehicles getting a lot more power, quicker, safer, bigger, and a lot more tech. Though, even 7.3PS SDs could get 20mpg unloaded, just ask my uncle about his Excursion. 22mpg average, though he does drive rather light-footed most of the time.
With the capabilities being increased on all these trucks, it does make me wonder what improvements to the average consumer if there limits such as why do you need to tow 12k with a half ton? Would they get more reliable, more efficient, even better ride than they currently have?
Thanks but I’m not towing over 7500 lbs with a 1/2 ton and P-rated tires, don’t care what the marketers say its “up to” capacity is.
Have seen too much # happen out there. I’ll get the right tool designed for the job, not chance something that might work.
So you were ok with towing 10K with a 4500lb truck and 160HP (dodge 2500 Cummins) but not a 5500lb “half ton” with 400HP???? Your making no sense.
And Pmetric is simply a way of measuring tire durability. It’s not a class of tire. There are Pmetric tractor trailer tires.
Correction, the double cab model is not available with a 6.2 V8 engine, in any configuration. I tried to order one, not available