2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity

Up to 20,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels, Duramax 6.6L V8, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 14,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating20,000 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 14,500 lbs.

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.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

Engine	Conventional	Fifth-wheel or gooseneck	Configurations
6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000 lbs	22,420 lbs	20
Duramax 6.6L V8	20,000 lbs	22,050 lbs	81
6.6L V8 gas	16,000 lbs	18,700 lbs	74

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD towing capacity chart

All 178 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Duramax 6.6L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	2WD	20,000 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	20,000 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 34
High Country, Standard Bed High Country 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 20" wheels	4WD	20,000 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 35
Long Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	20,000 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 36
High Country, Long Bed High Country 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 20" wheels	4WD	20,000 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 36
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 34
ZR2, Standard Bed ZR2 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 35
High Country, Standard Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 36
High Country, Long Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,500 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 36
Standard Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	18,000 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	17,900 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Standard Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	17,800 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	17,800 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	17,700 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	17,600 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Long Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Long Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 32
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Long Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 33
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 36

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	Needs	Source
Crew Cab 2WD 6' 9" box 159 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 4: 'Requires Max Trailering Package.'	2WD	20,000 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package	p. 129
Crew Cab 4WD 6' 9" box 159 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 4: 'Requires Max Trailering Package.'	4WD	20,000 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package	p. 129
Crew Cab 2WD 8' box 172 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 4: 'Requires Max Trailering Package.'	2WD	20,000 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package	p. 129
Crew Cab 4WD 8' box 172 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 4: 'Requires Max Trailering Package.'	4WD	20,000 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package	p. 129
Double Cab 2WD 8' box 162 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	2WD	17,900 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Double Cab 4WD 8' box 162 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	4WD	17,600 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 142 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	2WD	14,500 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 142 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	4WD	14,500 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Double Cab 2WD 6' 9" box 149 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	2WD	14,500 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Double Cab 4WD 6' 9" box 149 in. conventionalfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	4WD	14,500 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6L V8 gas towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 33
Standard Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
ZR2, Standard Bed ZR2 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
High Country, Standard Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 36
High Country, Long Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	16,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 31
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 17"/18" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 32
Long Bed 2WD, 17"/18" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Long Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	14,500 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheelsprinted as '16.000' (point instead of comma); value left null rather than guessed	4WD	Not readable in the source	26,000 lbs	p. 33

Fifth-wheel or gooseneck

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 142 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 5: 'Requires Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch.'	2WD	22,420 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; Gooseneck hitch	p. 129
Crew Cab 2WD 8' box 172 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 5: 'Requires Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch.'	2WD	22,070 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; Gooseneck hitch	p. 129
Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 142 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 5: 'Requires Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch.'	4WD	22,050 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; Gooseneck hitch	p. 129
Crew Cab 4WD 6' 9" box 159 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 5: 'Requires Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch.'	4WD	21,600 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; Gooseneck hitch	p. 129
Crew Cab 4WD 8' box 172 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 5: 'Requires Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch.'	4WD	21,600 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; Gooseneck hitch	p. 129
Crew Cab 2WD 6' 9" box 159 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'; footnote 5: 'Requires Max Trailering Package and Gooseneck hitch.'	2WD	21,510 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; Gooseneck hitch	p. 129
Double Cab 2WD 6' 9" box 149 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	2WD	18,600 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Double Cab 2WD 8' box 162 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	2WD	18,400 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Double Cab 4WD 6' 9" box 149 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	4WD	18,200 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129
Double Cab 4WD 8' box 162 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 3: 'Requires 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.'	4WD	18,000 lbs	6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine	p. 129

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Duramax 6.6L V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Long Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	22,050 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 31
Long Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	22,050 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	21,600 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	2WD	21,510 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 34
Long Bed 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 18"/20" wheels	4WD	21,490 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 36
High Country, Long Bed High Country 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 20" wheels	4WD	21,180 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 36
High Country, Standard Bed High Country 4x4 with Max Trailering Package, 20" wheels	4WD	20,800 lbs	30,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 35
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	19,200 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	19,200 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	19,200 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	19,000 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 36
High Country, Long Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,700 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 36
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	18,500 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,400 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	18,200 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	18,200 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,100 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,100 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
ZR2, Standard Bed ZR2 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,100 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 35
High Country, Standard Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,100 lbs	27,500 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	18,000 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	18,000 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	17,900 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	17,900 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,900 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 35
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	17,700 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 32
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	17,700 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	17,700 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	17,600 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 33
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	17,600 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 36
ZR2 Bison Edition, Standard Bed ZR2 4x4 with available ZR2 Bison Editionrating stated in footnote 5, not in the grid; GVWR/GCWR not given for this variant	4WD	15,570 lbs			p. 35
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	13,950 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	13,950 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	13,120 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	13,120 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 35
Standard Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	12,640 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 32
Long Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	11,760 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 33
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	11,740 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	11,740 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 34
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	10,910 lbs	24,500 lbs		p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	10,910 lbs	26,000 lbs		p. 36

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6L V8 gas towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,700 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,600 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,500 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,500 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 18"/20"/22" wheels	2WD	18,400 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 33
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,380 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,280 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 36
Standard Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,200 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 32
ZR2, Standard Bed ZR2 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	18,070 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheels	4WD	18,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 33
High Country, Standard Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	18,000 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
High Country, Long Bed High Country 4x4, 20" wheels	4WD	17,900 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,700 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 17"/18" wheels	2WD	17,390 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,390 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Long Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	17,370 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 31
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	17,370 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 31
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,270 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	17,270 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,270 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Long Bed 2WD, 17"/18" wheels	2WD	17,260 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,260 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,200 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 18" wheels	2WD	17,200 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 35
Long Bed 2WD, 17" wheels	2WD	17,180 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 35
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	17,050 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Standard Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	17,000 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 32
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	16,960 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	16,960 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
ZR2 Bison Edition, Standard Bed ZR2 4x4 with available ZR2 Bison Editionrating stated in footnote 4, not in the grid; GVWR/GCWR not given for this variant	4WD	16,900 lbs		p. 35
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	16,870 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 36
Standard Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	16,410 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 34
Standard Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	16,410 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 34
Long Bed 4x4, 17"/18" wheels	4WD	16,390 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 33
Long Bed 4x4, 17" wheels	4WD	15,790 lbs	24,500 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 18" wheels	4WD	15,790 lbs	26,000 lbs	p. 36
Long Bed 4x4, 18"/20"/22" wheelsprinted as '18.300' (point instead of comma); value left null rather than guessed	4WD	Not readable in the source	26,000 lbs	p. 31

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6L V8 gas towing capacity, hitch type not stated
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Box Delete, Box Delete (Long Bed; Regular, Double and Crew Cab WT, LT, LTZ)table prints GCWR only, no trailer weight rating; max_trailer_lbs_raw left empty		3.73	Not readable in the source	24,500 lbs		p. 45

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Duramax 6.6L V8 (Regular Cab, Double Cab) towing capacity, hitch type not stated
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Box Delete, Box Delete (Long Bed; Regular, Double and Crew Cab WT, LT, LTZ)table prints GCWR only, no trailer weight rating; max_trailer_lbs_raw left empty		3.42	Not readable in the source	26,000 lbs		p. 45

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Duramax 6.6L V8 (Crew Cab with 17" wheels) towing capacity, hitch type not stated
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Box Delete, Box Delete (Long Bed; Regular, Double and Crew Cab WT, LT, LTZ)table prints GCWR only, no trailer weight rating; max_trailer_lbs_raw left empty		3.42	Not readable in the source	26,000 lbs		p. 45

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Duramax 6.6L V8 (Crew Cab with 18" or 20" wheels) towing capacity, hitch type not stated
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Box Delete, Box Delete (Long Bed; Regular, Double and Crew Cab WT, LT, LTZ)table prints GCWR only, no trailer weight rating; max_trailer_lbs_raw left empty		3.42	Not readable in the source	27,500 lbs		p. 45

Common questions

Which 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD engine tows the most?

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, at up to 20,000 lbs. Next is Duramax 6.6L V8 at up to 20,000 lbs.

What does a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD need to tow 20,000 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.

Can a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?

The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 22,420 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.

Gooseneck hitch, listed for 6 of 178 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)

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 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)

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Where these numbers come from

2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.

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Other pickup trucks that can tow 20,000 lbs
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, up to 20,000 lbs
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, up to 13,300 lbs
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, up to 12,500 lbs
2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo, up to 10,000 lbs
2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger, up to 9,600 lbs