A Comprehensive Towing Capacity and Engine Guide for the
2025 Silverado Lineup
Powerful, Daunting, Resilient: All You Need to Know
Strength lies in the engine, torque, configuration, and engineering behind the truck. This guide details every available powertrain for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2500HD trucks, and how those specifications translate into towing capacity by cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch type. You always get your way; start here with the facts.
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2025 Silverado 1500 Engine Specs and Torque
- 2.7-liter TurboMax inline-four engine: 310 horsepower at 5,600 revolutions per minute and 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. Matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine: 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. Mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission. Note that it features Dynamic Fuel Management in higher trims.
- 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine: 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. Available only with four-wheel drive and paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
- 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel inline-six engine: 305 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 495 pound-feet of torque at 2,750 rpm. Uses ten-speed automatic transmission and includes automatic stop-start system.
2025 Silverado 2500 Engine Specs and Torque
- 6.6-liter gasoline V8 (L8T): 401 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 464 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Standard engine in all trims. Paired with an Allison-branded ten-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive standard; four-wheel drive optional.
- 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 (L5P): 470 horsepower at approximately 2,800 rpm and 975 pound-feet of torque at approximately 1,600 rpm. Optional on higher trim levels. Same Allison ten-speed automatic transmission and available in dual-rear-wheel configurations for maximum payload and towing.
Towing Capacity Comparison and Configurations
This section compares maximum towing capacities by configuration and engine choice. All figures are based on properly equipped vehicles.
Silverado 1500
- With the 2.7-liter TurboMax inline-four: maximum conventional towing up to 9,500 pounds.
- With the 5.3-liter V8: maximum conventional towing up to approximately 11,300 pounds.
- With the 6.2-liter V8: maximum conventional towing up to approximately 13,200 pounds.
- With the 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel inline-six: maximum conventional towing up to approximately 13,300 pounds.
Silverado 2500HD
- With the 6.6-liter gasoline V8: conventional towing capacity ranges between 14,500 and 17,900 pounds depending on cab, bed, and drivetrain configuration. Fifth-wheel or gooseneck setups increase towing up to approximately 18,700 pounds.
- With the 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8: conventional towing capacity up to 20,000 pounds; properly equipped fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch raises tensile towing capacity up to approximately 22,420 pounds.
Payload capacity varies by configuration. Regular Cab, long-bed, two-wheel drive models with the gasoline V8 allow payloads up to approximately 3,759 pounds. Diesel variants in similar configurations offer payload up to approximately 3,687 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which engine option delivers the highest towing capacity for each model?
For Silverado 1500, the 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel inline-six and the 6.2-liter gasoline V8 both allow towing near 13,300 pounds. For Silverado 2500HD, the diesel V8 achieves the highest rating, up to approximately 22,420 pounds with gooseneck or fifth-wheel setups.
Does four-wheel drive affect towing capacity?
Capacities vary slightly by drivetrain and configuration. The highest conventional towing values for the 1500 and 2500HD are often available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, but payload and hitch ratings depend on cab style, bed length, wheel size, and towing package.
Is payload capacity included in towing ratings?
No. Payload refers to the weight carried in the truck bed and cabin, not on a trailer. Maximum towing ratings assume that payload limits are not exceeded. For example, payload may range from roughly 1,870 to 2,260 pounds on Silverado 1500, depending on engine and cab configuration.
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At Ourisman Chevrolet, we guide you through engine options, towing packages, and configurations that meet your exact requirements. Schedule a test drive or driveway demo to experience these powertrains in person. You can choose your truck with confidence and drive it your way.
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