2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity
Up to 14,400 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD, Vortec 6.0L V8, 2WD, 4.10 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 9,400 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity chart
All 28 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD | 2WD | 4.10 | 14,400 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD | 2WD | 4.10 | 14,300 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 14,100 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,900 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,000 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,000 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,000 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,900 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 12 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD | 2WD | 4.10 | 14,400 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD | 2WD | 4.10 | 14,300 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 14,200 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD | 2WD | 4.10 | 14,200 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 14,100 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,900 lbs | 21,100 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,900 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 2WD | 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,500 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 | |
| 2500HD, CREW CAB 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only | 4WD | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 16,600 lbs | p. 13 |
Common questions
Can a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 14,400 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2019 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet). Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2019 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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