Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

When you’re searching for your next pickup truck in Indianapolis, Fishers, and Speedway, you’re more than likely going to be concerned with its towing capacity. Luckily, the Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,400 pounds, and has your back for all of your towing needs!

To give you the full scoop on the Chevy Silverado’s towing capacity, our team at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet has all the information you need, right here in one place. So, plan your next vacation, tell that friend you’ll help them with moving, and get ready to load up your ride!

What Are the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing & Payload Capacities? 

The 2020 Silverado is sure to impress with how much it can pull along. With a maximum towing capacity of 13,400 pounds, feel free to hitch up the boat or trailer to bring with you on your next family vacation.

With enough strength to pull a few extra things along, you’ll want to match how much you can carry. The Silverado has a maximum payload capacity of 2,250 pounds, so whether you’re using your new pickup for work or play, you’ll be able to load up all your gear with ease.

What Are the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cabin and Bed Sizes?

You can fully customize your Chevy Silverado 1500 to your unique specifications with several cabin and bed options. You’ll have a choice between three separate cabins with a Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab.

Drivers who choose the Regular Cab will have two doors giving access to the front-row seats. To expand your cabin further, the Double Cab offers an extra row of seats, along with two smaller doors for easy access. If you want full access to the back seats, move up to the Crew Cab, which offers a full set of four doors.

If you want to make more use of your truck’s bed, you can expand your space with three available sizes. With a Short Bed, Standard Bed, and Long Bed to choose from, you’ll be able to equip your truck with the bed that offers the right amount of space for your next haul.

Towing Technology 

While we’re on the subject of technology assistance, let’s point out a few features that will make towing much easier. StabiliTrak® electronic stability control allows you to maintain a more controlled ride. Plus, with an integrated trailer brake controller, you’ll have extra control over the excess weight you’re hauling around.

For added safety, the Silverado comes standard with 4-wheel drive and Hill Descent Control, which provide stability on all ends––no matter the roads or hills you’re driving along. The Hill Descent Control actively manages your speed by lightly applying your anti-lock brakes as you’re driving downhill.

Up to 15 Available Towing Camera Views

One challenge that drivers face while towing cargo is reduced visibility from the trailer. Chevy has a solution to this: They’ve designed the 2020 Silverado 1500 with up to 15 available camera views.

One of the key views your truck provides is a surround view, which allows you to eliminate blind spots with a full look at everything that’s around your truck. Using several cameras placed all along your truck, your vehicle can generate a composite image of your surroundings.

The truly standout view is an available Transparent Trailer view. This system lets you see right through your trailer with a combination of your rear-view camera, and a camera placed right on the back of the trailer. This feature is a huge help when you’re trying to back up or check if there are any vehicles trying to get around you.

Available Drive Modes

So, you want to make the most out of your truck’s capabilities? It’s easy to bring out the best from your truck, with an available Drive Mode Selector built into your vehicle. This dial provides you with several drive modes that you can choose from that help you optimize your truck’s performance for certain situations.

Just take a look at these available modes offered by the Chevy Silverado 1500:

• Normal
• Sport
• Tow/Haul
• Off-Road
• Terrain
• Snow/Ice

If you want to eke out more power from your vehicle when towing, just set this truck into Tow/Haul mode. This will tune your transmission to upshift at peak power, so you get the full potential offered by your truck every time.

Silverado 1500 Engine Power

To pull along your trailer or power up those steep inclines, you’ll need a capable lineup of engine options. Luckily, you’ll get three choices:

• A 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 that puts out 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque.
• A 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.
• A 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 that achieves 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

With any option, you can see you’ll have awesome power and strength to carry even your largest cargo.

What Are the Transmission Options of the Chevy Silverado 1500? 

One of the most important features in enhancing your truck’s towing capacity is your transmission.

This system is integral in transferring as much power as possible from your engine to your wheels. That’s why you want to have a heavy-duty transmission that can really meet the demands of some of the most intense workloads.

Aboard the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500, you’ll have your choice of these available transmissions:

• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• 10-speed automatic transmission

In order to make the most out of your towing capacity, your main focus is going to be getting the most gears available for your vehicle.

By opting for the available 10-speed automatic transmission, you’ll have a much more even distribution of power, so you can tow very effectively.

See the 2020 Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

If you’ve got your eye on the Chevy Silverado due to its awesome towing capacity, contact us at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet to learn more!

We proudly serve the areas of Indianapolis, Fishers, and Speedway, and would be happy to schedule your test drive today!