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Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity

You need to haul some heavy cargo and you’re going to need a truck that’s up to the demands. The Chevy Silverado is here with a high-powered engine and plenty of technology designed to make sure you’re completely prepared for every haul up ahead. That’s when you look to the Chevy Silverado that can handle some impressive demands.

If you’re looking to see what this truck can do in the Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego, KS, area, just look to us at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac.
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2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing

Chevy Silverado Engine Options

If there’s one thing the Chevy Silverado has to offer, it’s engine options. You’ll be able to pull off some truly impressive hauls when you look toward this truck and it’s mostly thanks to the heavy-duty performance offered by these vehicles. Just take a look at this table to see the engines you’ll have available when you choose this vehicle:
     4.3L EcoTec3 V6 Engine

    Engine Power:      285 Horsepower
    Torque:  285 Horsepower
    Towing Capacity:  7,900 Pounds

    5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine 

    Engine Power:  355 Horsepower
    Torque:  383 lb-ft
    Towing Capacity:  11,600 Pounds

    2.7L Turbo Engine 

    Engine Power:  310 Horsepower
    Torque:  348 lb-ft
    Towing Capacity:  7,100 Pounds

    3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 Engine

    Engine Power:  277 Horsepower
    Torque:  460 lb-ft
    Towing Capacity:  9,300 Pounds

    6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine

    Engine Power: 420 Horsepower
    Torque: 460 lb-ft
    Towing Capacity:  13,400 Pounds

      If you want to equip yourself with the advanced 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, you’ll need to upgrade to the 4-wheel drive driveline for this vehicle.

        Chevy Silverado Transmission Options

        One of the ways that these trucks manage to tow so much weight is because of this vehicle’s available transmission options. You’ll have your choice of 6-speed, 8-speed, and 10-speed transmissions. By choosing a transmission with a high number of gears for your transmission, you’ll be able to reach higher speeds while towing.

        To make towing easier on your vehicle, you can switch into the standard Tow/Haul mode, which raises your upshift points for improved acceleration while towing. You’ll have a much more comfortable ride while towing on the highway when you rely on this feature.
        2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Specs

          Chevy Silverado Towing Safety Features

          Towing a heavy trailer behind you can require a lot of skill when you need to stay safe. That’s why you have safety features such as the standard StabiliTrak® stability control system. If your vehicle detects your truck isn’t following the path of your wheels, it can provide brake pressure to keep you traveling steadily.

          To give you more control over your trailer, you’ll also have an available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller that lets you change the gain on your trailer brakes. Just use the built-in controller on your driver interface and you’ll be able to change how your trailer responds to brake pressure.

          Finally, the weight of your trailer can make driving downhill a challenge, but with the available Hill Descent Control you’ll navigate hills with ease. This vehicle automatically manages your brakes while you’re on an incline, so you account for gravity while going downhill and move at a steady pace.
          2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Safety

            Is the Chevy Silverado Right for Me?

            If you’re eager to start hauling around the Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego, Kansas, area, you’re going to want to gear up with the Chevy Silverado. This truck is equipped with plenty of technology that’s designed to make you tow with aplomb.

            Whenever you’re ready to see how this truck performs, just schedule a test drive with us at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac.

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