2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity

Up to 20,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY, Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,900 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: 8,900 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.

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 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
Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	20,000 lbs	23,300 lbs	24
Vortec 6.0L V8	14,500 lbs	14,600 lbs	56

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity chart

All 80 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)

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	3.73	20,000 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	3.73	20,000 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	3.73	20,000 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	3.73	20,000 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	3.73	20,000 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	15,000 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 12

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Vortec 6.0L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,500 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	4.10	14,300 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	14,300 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,200 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,100 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	4.10	14,000 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	13,900 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	4.10	13,800 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	4.10	13,700 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	13,700 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	4.10	13,600 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	4.10	13,400 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	10,100 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,800 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,800 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,700 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,700 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,600 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,500 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,400 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,400 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,300 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,200 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,200 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,100 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	8,900 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 12

Fifth-wheel or gooseneck

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	3.73	23,300 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	3.73	23,200 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	3.73	23,100 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	3.73	22,900 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	3.73	22,700 lbs	31,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	17,600 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	17,500 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	17,500 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	3.73	17,400 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	17,200 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	17,200 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	3.73	17,000 lbs	25,300 lbs	p. 13

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Vortec 6.0L V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,600 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	4.10	14,300 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	14,300 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,200 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,200 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD	2WD	4.10	14,000 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	4.10	13,900 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	13,900 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	13,900 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	4.10	13,800 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY	2WD	4.10	13,700 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4	4WD	4.10	13,700 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	4.10	13,500 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY	4WD	4.10	13,300 lbs	21,100 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	10,100 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,800 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,800 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,700 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,700 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WDaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,500 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,400 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,400 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,400 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,300 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	2WD	3.73	9,200 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4axle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,200 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	9,000 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13
3500HD, CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLYaxle ratio footnote 3: fleet only	4WD	3.73	8,800 lbs	16,600 lbs	p. 13

Common questions

Which 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD engine tows the most?

Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, at up to 20,000 lbs. Next is Vortec 6.0L V8 at up to 14,500 lbs.

Can a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?

The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 23,300 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)

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Where these numbers come from

2018 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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