2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Towing Capacity

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is a full-size pickup truck. It has a standard eight-foot bed and is available in two- or four-wheel drive. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 was introduced in 2018. The main competitors of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 are the Ford F-350, Ram 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500.

In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.

 

How much can the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 tow?

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has a maximum towing capacity of 23,300 pounds, when properly equipped.

Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

 

Conventional vs Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity

The towing capacity of the 2018 Silverado 3500 will vary based on the type of trailer hitch.

Maximum Conventional Towing Capacity: 20,000 lbs

Maximum Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity: 23,300 lbs

 

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Payload Capacity

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has a payload capacity of 7,442 pounds.

As with towing capacity, payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

 

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Tow Package

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 does not come standard with a tow package. However, it is available as an optional extra. The tow package includes a trailer brake controller, heavy-duty trailering equipment and a hitch platform with a 2-inch x 2-inch receiver opening.

 

Towing Capacity By Engine Type

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is available with two engine options. The first is a 6.0-liter V8 and the second is a 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel. The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is available with both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.

The towing capacity of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by engine below:

6.0L V8 engine towing capacity: 14,500 pounds

6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine towing capacity: 23,300 pounds

 

Silverado 3500 Towing Capacity vs Competitors

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has a maximum towing capacity of 23,300 pounds. This puts it in the same towing range as its main competitors, the Ford F-350 gets up to 35,750 and the Ram 3500 gets up to 37,090.

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Towing Capacity: 23,300 pounds

2018 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity: 35,750 pounds

2018 Ram 3500 Towing Capacity: 37,090 pounds

2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Towing Capacity: 36,000 pounds

 

2018 Chevrolet Trucks Towing Chart

Towing Capacity Chart	Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs)
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500	12,500
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500	18,100
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500	23,300
2018 Chevrolet Colorado	7,700

 

Source: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silverado/2500hd-3500hd