How much can a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tow?

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tows up to 18,500 lb when equipped as Duramax 6.6L V8, Crew Cab, Standard bed, 2WD (2023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 41, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).

What is the lowest rated 2023 Silverado 2500 configuration?

14,500 lb for the Duramax 6.6L V8, Crew Cab, Long bed, 4WD. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.

Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?

Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

Name: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Brand: Chevrolet

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tows up to 18,500 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 14,500 lb.

64 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.

Ratings on this page last changed 18 Sep 2026.

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Highest rated2023 · Silverado 2500

18,500lb trailer

Duramax 6.6L V8, Crew Cab, Standard bed, 2WD

GCWR: 27,500
Axle: —
Hitch: Class V

Source: 2023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41

2023 Silverado 2500 towing capacity by engine

Highest published towing capacity for each engine
Engine	Tows up to (lb)	Best setup
Duramax 6.6L V8	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	Crew Cab, Standard bed, 2WD
6.6L V8 gas	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD

Show all 64 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)

Trim	Engine	Cab / body	Bed	Drive	Tow pkg	Max trailer (lb)	GVWR (lb)	GCWR (lb)	Hitch
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	11,050	27,500	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	11,350	27,500	Class V
High Country	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	11,350	27,500	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	11,200	27,500	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	11,550	27,500	Class V
High Country	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	18,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	11,550	27,500	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	18,1402023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	17,9702023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	17,8502023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	16,5602023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	9,900	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,150	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,250	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,450	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,050	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,250	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,350	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,550	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,200	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,400	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,500	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Double Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,750	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,150	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,350	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,450	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,650	24,000	Class V
High Country	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	10,650	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	10,300	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	10,500	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	10,650	24,000	Class V
—	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	10,850	24,000	Class V
High Country	6.6L V8 gas	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	10,850	24,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,550	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Regular Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,750	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	10,900	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Regular Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 38 · 16 Sep 2026	11,025	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,700	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,900	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,500	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	11,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 39 · 16 Sep 2026	11,200	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,900	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	11,100	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	24,500	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	11,200	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Double Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 40 · 16 Sep 2026	11,450	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,800	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Standard bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026	11,150	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	2WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 42 · 16 Sep 2026	11,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	10,000	26,000	Class V
—	Duramax 6.6L V8	Crew Cab	Long bed	4WD	—	14,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026	11,350	26,000	Class V

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Towing setup for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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Frequently asked

How much can a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tow?: The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 tows up to 18,500 lb when equipped as Duramax 6.6L V8, Crew Cab, Standard bed, 2WD (2023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 41, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
What is the lowest rated 2023 Silverado 2500 configuration?: 14,500 lb for the Duramax 6.6L V8, Crew Cab, Long bed, 4WD. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?: Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.