The fourth-generation Chevy Silverado HD was refreshed for the 2024 model year, with the subsequent 2025 Chevy Silverado HD debuting a few important updates and changes, including the new Silverado HD Trail Boss. As expected, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD once again provides impressive capabilities when it comes to towing and hauling. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD payload ratings.
As was the case for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD is offered with two different engines, starting with the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, rated at 401 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 464 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, and followed by the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax engine, rated at 470 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 975 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm.
The 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline is equipped as standard, while the 6.6L V8 L5P Duramax is optional. It’s also worth noting that the 6.6L V8 L5P was uprated with the recent mid-cycle refresh, with the engine rated at 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque prior to the 2024 model year. Both powerplants connect to the Allison-branded GM 10-speed automatic transmission.
Check out the table below for a full breakdown of 2025 Chevy Silverado HD payload capacities:
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Payload Capacities
| Configuration | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload (lbs / kg) | Payload (lbs / kg) | ||
| Regular Cab Long Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,759 / 1,705 | 3,687 / 1,672 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 4,081 / 1,851 | 3,859 / 1,750 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,661 / 1,661 | 3,850 / 1,746 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 4,033 / 1,829 | 4,022 / 1,824 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,430 / 1,556 | 3,431 / 1,556 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,802 / 1,725 | 3,603 / 1,634 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,383 / 1,535 | 3,384 / 1,535 |
| Double Cab Standard Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,755 / 1,703 | 3,556 / 1,613 |
| Double Cab Long Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,508 / 1,591 | 3,519 / 1,596 |
| Double Cab Long Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,880 / 1,760 | 3,691 / 1,674 |
| Double Cab Long Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,504 / 1,589 | 3,516 / 1,595 |
| Double Cab Long Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,926 / 1,781 | 3,738 / 1,696 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,426 / 1,554 | 3,381 / 1,534 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,798 / 1,723 | 3,603 / 1,634 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,407 / 1,545 | 3,411 / 1,547 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,779 / 1,714 | 3,583 / 1,625 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed ZR2 | 4WD | 3,402 / 1,543 | 3,200 / 1,452 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country | 4WD | 3,357 / 1,523 | 3,195 / 1,449 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,523 / 1,598 | 3,534 / 1,603 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 2WD | 3,895 / 1,767 | 3,706 / 1,681 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed with 17-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,565 / 1,617 | 3,576 / 1,622 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed with 18/20-Inch Wheels | 4WD | 3,937 / 1,786 | 3,748 / 1,700 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country | 4WD | 3,434 / 1,558 | 3,288 / 1,491 |
2025 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Payload Capacities
| Configuration | Drivetrain | 6.6L V8 L8T | Turbo-Diesel 6.6L V8 L5P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload (lbs / kg) | Payload (lbs / kg) | ||
| Regular Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 4,583 / 2,079 | 4,486 / 2,035 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 7,290 / 3,307 | 6,644 / 3,014 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 4,590 / 2,082 | 4,444 / 2,016 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 6,947 / 3,151 | 6,301 / 2,858 |
| Double Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 4,464 / 2,025 | 4,306 / 1,953 |
| Double Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 6,820 / 3,094 | 6,114 / 2,773 |
| Double Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 4,456 / 2,021 | 4,299 / 1,950 |
| Double Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 6,513 / 2,954 | 5,807 / 2,634 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed SRW | 2WD | 4,332 / 1,965 | 4,162 / 1,888 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed SRW | 4WD | 4,361 / 1,978 | 4,191 / 1,901 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed High Country SRW | 4WD | 4,008 / 1,818 | 3,876 / 1,758 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SRW | 2WD | 4,429 / 2,009 | 4,265 / 1,935 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed DRW | 2WD | 6,735 / 3,055 | 6,023 / 2,732 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SRW | 4WD | 4,472 / 2,028 | 4,309 / 1,955 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed DRW | 4WD | 6,428 / 2,916 | 5,716 / 2,593 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country SRW | 4WD | 4,049 / 1,837 | 3,924 / 1,780 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed High Country DRW | 4WD | 6,093 / 2,764 | 5,378 / 2,439 |
Notably, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD payload capacities are identical to those for the 2024 model year. As such, the highest payload rating is offered by the Silverado HD 3500 2WD Regular Cab Long Bed DRW configuration with the 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, coming in at an impressive 7,290 pounds. The lowest payload rating is applied to the Silverado 2500 HD High Country Crew Cab Standard Bed when equipped with 4WD and the 6.6L V8 L5P Duramax, coming in at 3,195 pounds.
As a reminder, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD rides on a more-capable variant of the GM T1 platform, while vehicle production takes place at the GM Flint Assembly plant in Michigan and GM Oshawa plant in Canada.
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