Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capabilities

January 23rd, 2023 by

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing

When it comes to reliability, the Chevy Silverado is at the top of the list for full-sized pickups. Chevy’s 1500 pickup line offers excellent versatility for the everyday driver and those looking to do some work off-road. Currently, the Chevy Silverado 1500 comes in nine different trim offerings, each with its own towing capability.

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck

The Chevy Work Truck, known shortly as the WT, comes with a 2.7L Turbo engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. Its GVWR is 7,000 pounds, its fuel tank capacity is 24 gallons, and its combined EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 MPG.

  • Towing Capability: 7,400 to 7,900 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom

The Silverado 1500 Custom has a 2.7L Turbo engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. The Chevy Custom has a combined EPA-estimated 19 MPG and a fuel tank capacity of 24 gallons. This truck’s GVWR is 7,000 pounds.

  • Towing Capability: 8,900 to 9,200 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss

The Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss has a 24-gallon fuel tank with estimated fuel economies of 18 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. Its GVWR is 7,000 pounds and comes standard with a 2.7L Turbo engine. However, a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine is available for this model.

  • Towing Capability: 7,200 to 9,300 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

The Silverado 1500 LT has a 2.7L turbo engine and a GVWR of 7,000 pounds. Its 24-gallon fuel tank offers a cruising range of up to 432 miles in the city and 504 miles on the highway.

  • Towing Capability: 8,900 to 9,200 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST

The Chevy Silverado 1500 RST comes standard with a 5.3L EcoTec V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. It has available upgrades of a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. Its GVWR is 7,100 pounds and has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 17 MPG.

  • Towing Capability: 9,000 to 11,000 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss

The Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 MPG city and 18 MPG highway. Its GVWR is 7,000 pounds. The LT Trail Boss comes standard with 8-speed automatic transmission and a 2.7L Turbo engine.

  • Towing Capability: 8,900 to 9,000 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ

The Silverado 1500 LTZ comes standard with a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine and a GVWR of 7,100 pounds. Regarding fuel economy, the LTZ has an EPA-estimated 384-mile cruising range in the city and 480 miles on the highway. It has a fuel tank capacity of 24 gallons.

  • Towing Capability: 9,200 to 9,500 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2

The Silverado 1500 ZR2 sports a 24-gallon fuel tank with an estimated MPG city of 17 and MPG highway of 17. Its GVWR is 7,100 pounds. It comes standard with a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.

  • Towing Capability: 8,900 lbs

 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

The Silverado 1500 High Country comes standard with a 5.3L EcoTech3 V8 engine with available upgrades of a 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel and a 6.2L EcoTech3 V8 engine. Its GVWR is 7,100 pounds and offers an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 17 MPG.

  • Towing Capability: 9,200 to 9,500 lbs

 

Call Us Today

If you’re interested in test-driving one of the all-new Chevy Silverado 1500s, then it’s time to stop by Jim Ellis Chevrolet. We’ll be happy to get you into the Silverado model that meets your needs and budget. Contact us to schedule a test drive!

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