Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

Reliability, rugged performance, and powerful capabilities are some of the characteristics of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. With its strongly built frame and robust engines, the Silverado 1500 will let you hitch up your trailer, equipment, or other gear to the back as you smoothly ride around WILMINGTON, Newark, and New Castle.

Just how much is the Chevy Silverado towing capacity? At Winner Chevrolet of Wilmington, we took a closer look at the various configurations of this truck and what that will mean for the Chevy 1500 towing capacity.

Specs of Each Engine Option

When it comes to the Chevy Silverado towing capacity, a few things will affect the weight this truck can tow including the engine inside the vehicle.

The standard engine found in the 2019 Silverado 1500 is the 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine. This will give the truck 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. With this engine is also the 6-speed manual transmission.

You also have four other available engines to choose from based on the trim level you decide to go with. The 2.7L Turbo engine produces 310 horsepower and 438 lb-ft of torque. You will have an 8-speed automatic transmission with this engine.

For an even bigger jump in power, there are two available V8 engines. The available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine will produce 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. With the Active Fuel Management™ this engine is combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. If it is matched with the Dynamic Fuel Management System, then the Silverado 1500 is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The most robust and powerful engine available in the Chevy Silverado 1500 belongs to the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. This engine, matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission, will boost the 2019 Silverado 1500'S output to 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

Towing Capacity of the Chevy Silverado 1500

So, what does all that power under the hood mean for the Chevy Silverado towing capacity? Depending on the engine you opt for, this is how much you Silverado 1500 can safely tow when properly configured:

Engine Maximum Towing Capacity:

• 4.3L Ecotec3 V6: 7,900 pounds
• 2.7L Turbo: 7,000 pounds
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (with Active Fuel Management™): 10,100 pounds
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (with Dynamic Fuel Management): 11,600 pounds
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8: 12,200 pounds

Added Confidence While Towing

As you can see, you will be able to hitch up and take a variety of equipment or load up your trailer based on the Chevy 1500 towing capacity. While you are towing, the truck also helps you stay in control and safe while driving.

Along with the standard rear vision camera, the Silverado 1500 also has available Side View Cameras and an available Rear Trailer Camera to be aware of you and your trailer's surroundings.

There is also the available Advance Trailering System that will give you various reminders and alerts from telling you to turn on Tow/Haul mode to gauging your trailer tire pressure and temperature. This available system will even give you a Predeparture Checklist and a Trailer Light Test to make sure everything is safe and secure before driving.

Learn More About the 2019 Silverado 1500

There are plenty of impressive features in this truck that drivers in WILMINGTON, Newark, and New Castle will enjoy along with the Chevy 1500 towing capacity. So if you are interested in finding out more on the Chevy Silverado 1500, come see us at Winner Chevrolet of Wilmington today and even schedule a test drive with us!