2022 Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity

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2021 was a challenging year for Chevrolet. There were sporadic shortages of parts for the range of pickup trucks due to the semiconductor drought. However, things are slowly getting back on track, with the iconic Silverado 1500 receiving impressive engine, body, and trim updates in 2022. We look at what's under the hood and uncover the technology behind the Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity.

What Are the 2022 Chevy Silverado Engine Options?

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado lineup features four engines; a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, two eight-cylinder, naturally aspirated Small Blocks, and a Duramax turbo-diesel. All four versions have improvements that upgrade the Chevy towing capacity from the previous year.

2.7-Liter High-Output Turbocharged 4-Cylinder

The base model's 2.7-Liter I4 L3B turbocharged 4-cylinder engine gets a high-output upgrade that GM estimates gives the vehicle a boost in torque from 348 to 420 lbs. Mated to Chevy's 8-speed automatic transmission, it has a stiffer crankshaft and a more sturdy cylinder block.

5.3-Liter V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management

The Silverado's 5.3-Liter V8 L84 gasoline engine features an Overhead Valve (OHV) design and is part of General Motors' legendary Small Block configuration called EcoTec3. The L84 is GM's smallest V8 engine and has Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) instead of the Active Fuel Management (AFM) on its predecessor, the L83.

6.2-Liter V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management

The 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine is a larger, more powerful variant of the L84. It is paired with the GM 10-speed Hydra-Matic, delivering 420 hp at 5,600 RPM and torque of 460 lbs at 4,100 RPM.

3.0-Liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel

The Silverado's 3.0L I6 LM2 is a Duramax turbo-diesel engine commonly used in half-ton SUVs and pickup trucks. Nicknamed the "baby Duramax," GM launched the engine as an all-new design in the 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500.

List of 2022 Chevy Silverado Maximum Towing Capacities by Body Style

Some updates and changes you can expect from the 2022 model are new towing capacity figures for different body styles, powertrain, and trim level combinations. We take a closer look at the new Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity numbers:

Chevy Silverado 2.7-Liter Towing Capacities

Due to a fully forged bottom end and use of torque production technologies from diesel engines, GM claims that the 2.7-Liter Silverado towing capacity tops any other base engine in its class, offering:

●    Regular Cab with Long Bed (2WD) – 9,500 Pounds
●    Double Cab with Standard Bed (2WD) – 9,200 Pounds
●    Crew Cab with Standard Bed (2WD) – 9,200 Pounds
●    Crew Cab with Short Bed (2WD) – 9,200 Pounds
●    Regular Cab with Long Bed (4WD) – 9,300 Pounds
●    Double Cab with Standard Bed (4WD) – 9,000 Pounds
●    Crew Cab with Standard Bed (4WD) – 8,900 Pounds
●    Crew Cab with Short Bed (4WD) – 9,000 Pounds

Chevy Silverado 5.3-Liter Towing Capacities

The 2022 Silverado's smallest V8 engine, the L84, is SAE-certified to produce 355 hp at 5,600 RPM and 383 lbs of torque at 4,100 RPM with its 10-speed automatic transmission.

 ●   Regular Cab with Long Bed (2WD) – 9,900 Pounds
●    Double Cab with Standard Bed (2WD) – 11,200 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Standard Bed (2WD) – 11,100 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Short Bed (2WD) – 11,200 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Regular Cab with Long Bed (4WD) – 9,700 Pounds
●    Double Cab with Standard Bed (4WD) – 11,000 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Standard Bed (4WD) – 10,900 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Short Bed (4WD) – 11,000 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)

Chevy Silverado 6.2-Liter Towing Capacities

For higher-end Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity, the 6.2Liter V8 L87 delivers massive amounts of power. Featuring both 4-wheel-drive and the NHT Max Trailering Package on all variants, it provides the following figures:

●    Crew Cab (4WD) with Standard Bed – 13,100 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Double Cab (4WD) with Standard Bed – 13,300 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab (4WD) with Short Bed – 13,200 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)

Chevy Silverado 3.0-Liter Duramax® Towing Capacities

The 3.0-Liter Duramax has an SAE-certified output of 277 hp at 3,750 RPM. With 460 lbs of torque at 1,500 rpm, it offers incredible pulling power for both the 2WD and 4WD variants:

●    Double Cab with Standard Bed (2WD) – 13,300 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Standard Bed (2WD) – 13,100 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Short Bed (2WD) – 13,200 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Double Cab with Standard Bed (4WD) – 13,000 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Standard Bed (4WD) – 12,900 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)
●    Crew Cab with Short Bed (4WD) – 12,900 Pounds (with NHT Max Trailering Package)

Test Drive the 2022 Chevy Silverado in Phoenix Today!

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado truck comes with a diverse selection of strong engines, rock-solid handling, an improved interior, and tech features. 

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