The 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD brings heavy-duty capabilities to your Kansas City and Shawnee Mission job sites. If you’ve reviewed the light-duty Chevy Silverado towing capacity for the 1500 model and determined that it’s not quite enough for your needs, then an upgrade to the Silverado 2500HD is likely the right choice. At maximum, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity is a whopping 18,500 pounds! Pull a trailer full of work supplies or a family-size camper with no fear of straining your engine. Learn more about the Silverado 2500 towing capacity with Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission, below.

Silverado 2500HD Towing Capacity: Gas vs. Diesel

Whether you prefer gas or diesel power, the Silverado 2500HD delivers strong performance on the Overland Park roads. Choose from the standard 6.6L V8 gas engine for a towing capacity of up to 17,370 pounds, or upgrade to the 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 to achieve the maximum Silverado 2500 towing capacity of 18,500 pounds.

Chevy Silverado 2500 Gas Towing Capacity: 6.6L V8

• Maximum towing capacity of 14,500 pounds when you choose the Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD with 17-inch wheels and available fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. With a gooseneck trailer attached, the gas model can tow up to 17,370 pounds. 
• Engine performance: 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 7.5 sec
• Six-speed automatic transmission

Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel Towing Capacity: 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8

• Provides a maximum towing capacity of 18,500 pounds on properly equipped configurations (Crew cabs only)
• Engine performance: 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds
• The available Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission allows the Silverado 2500 to tow its full capacity in first gear

When to Use Tow/Haul Mode on a Silverado 2500

The Chevy Silverado 2500 towing capacity relies on an ultra-strong engine to get everything you need from point A to point B in Overland Park. However, the engine doesn’t have to work alone. The Silverado 2500HD is equipped with Tow/Haul mode to make towing large loads easier — for the engine and the driver. Do you know when to use Tow/Haul mode on a Silverado 2500? 

Anytime you’re towing a heavy load, Tow/Haul mode is useful because it automatically adjusts transmission shift points to relieve strain on the engine and the brakes. The feature is especially useful when you’re going uphill or downhill while towing, as it reduces the number of shift cycles to give better control on steep terrain.

Explore the Silverado 2500HD in Merriam

Contact us to start planning your visit to Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission! We’ll put you behind the wheel for a Silverado 2500 test drive in Merriam. Value your trade and explore our current Chevy specials to make a budget-friendly upgrade!