2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity.

Published trailer ratings range from 10,240 to 18,510 lbs across the configurations in Chevrolet's same-year guide.

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Built from the 2023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. Source pages are cited below.

PUBLISHED MAX
18,510 LBS
MAX GCWR
27,500 LBS
LOOKUP GROUPS
138 GROUPS
2023 Silverado 2500 HD towing chart
Engine group

Duramax 6.6L V8

10,240–18,510 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Duramax 6.6L V8 configurations

69 groups69 exact10,240 to 18,510 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 12,550 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 17,880 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 17,970 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 12,350 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 10,620 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,590 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 16,560 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 10,240 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 27,500 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 13,660 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,050 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,140 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 13,470 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,310 lbs 27,500 lbs High Country p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 11,720 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,750 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,850 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 11,530 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 27,500 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,040 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,010 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,750 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 11,690 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 26,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,720 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,170 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,890 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,610 lbs 24,500 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 26,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 17,860 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,510 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x2 Not listed 18,480 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,190 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 26,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed Duramax 6.6L V8 4x4 Not listed 18,160 lbs 26,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Engine group

6.6L V8 gas

12,000–17,370 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

6.6L V8 gas configurations

69 groups69 exact12,000 to 17,370 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,840 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,840 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,810 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs High Country p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed / High Country 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,170 lbs 24,000 lbs High Country p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,550 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,550 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 24,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,520 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.43 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,940 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,940 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,900 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs High Country p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed / High Country 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,280 lbs 24,000 lbs High Country p.42 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 24,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Crew Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,620 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.41 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,930 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,930 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 16,900 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 24,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,620 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.40 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 17,050 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 17,050 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 17,000 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,740 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,740 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 24,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Double Cab / Standard Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 16,710 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.39 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 17,370 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 17,370 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x2 Not listed 17,340 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 17,060 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 17,060 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 12,000 lbs 24,000 lbs with available 18" mud-terrain tires (QG3) p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Regular Cab / Long Bed 6.6L V8 gas 4x4 Not listed 17,030 lbs 24,000 lbs No row note p.38 Exact
Engine groups

Towing capacity by engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD configuration.

All consumer-visible condition groups in this year resolve to one published rating outcome.

Duramax 6.6L V8 69 configuration groups
Range: 10,240–18,510 lbs
Published max 18,510 LBS
6.6L V8 gas 69 configuration groups
Range: 12,000–17,370 lbs
Published max 17,370 LBS
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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD towing guide notes.

Chevrolet publishes these topics at document level. Use them with the matching rating row and verify the specific truck, hitch, trailer, and certification labels before towing.

FIG. 2023.1 Trailering Guide

Guide rating notes

Document-level guidance cited on p.3. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.2 Trailering Guide

Trailer brake guidance

Document-level guidance cited on p.6. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.3 Trailering Guide

Maximum-rating scope

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.4 Trailering Guide

Weight-rating checks

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.5 Trailering Guide

Trailer load distribution

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.6 Trailering Guide

GVWR guidance

Document-level guidance cited on p.8. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.7 Trailering Guide

GCWR and combined weight

Document-level guidance cited on p.7. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.8 Trailering Guide

Safety-chain guidance

Document-level guidance cited on p.9. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.9 Trailering Guide

Conventional trailer loading

Document-level guidance cited on p.9. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

FIG. 2023.10 Trailering Guide

Trailering Information Label

Document-level guidance cited on p.11. Check the guide and vehicle documentation for the full wording.

NOTE 1 Source uncertainty

WDH and sway-control scope

The guide's HD footnote is attached to the weight-distributing-hitch statement. It does not clearly say whether the adjacent sway-control guidance is also exempt; check the vehicle and trailer manuals for the specific setup.

These are document-level guide topics. A row requirement appears only when Chevrolet marks that specific rating row.
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