How much can a 5.3 l v8 tow

Tow hefty loads when you drive a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500. This dynamic pickup truck can tow a maximum of 13,300 pounds when properly equipped, making it a true workhorse of a truck. For more information, read through the following 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing guide put together by the Jack Schmitt Chevrolet team.

Want to learn more about the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500? Head over to our Silverado 1500 review. Be sure to check out our available Silverado 1500 for sale near St. Louis, MO, and schedule a test drive if you find a model you love. If you have any questions, please reach out by phone at (618) 628-2500 or through our online form.


2022 Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity by Engine

There are five powerfully dependable Silverado 1500 engines for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking to tow bulky equipment and tools or just need enough towing capacity for a small single-horse trailer, you’ll find a powertrain to suit your needs. View the following chart for exact 2022 Silverado 1500 engine and towing specs. 

Engines and Performance Specs

ExteriorSummit WhiteEngine 2.7L Turbo engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 2.7L Turbo engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorSummit WhiteEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorSummit WhiteEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorSilver Ice MetallicEngine 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 engine

ExteriorRed HotEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorRed HotEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorDark Ash MetallicEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 engine

ExteriorGlacier Blue MetallicEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorCherry Red TintcoatEngine 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 engine

ExteriorDark Ash MetallicEngine 2.7L Turbo engine

ExteriorSummit WhiteEngine 2.7L Turbo engine

ExteriorSummit WhiteEngine 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel engine

ExteriorRed HotEngine 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel engine

ExteriorGlacier Blue MetallicEngine 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel engine

ExteriorSilver Ice MetallicEngine 2.7L Turbo engine

ExteriorGlacier Blue MetallicEngine 2.7L Turbo engine

ExteriorCherry Red TintcoatEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

ExteriorBlackEngine 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

  • 420 HP
  • 460 lb.-ft. torque
  • 13,300 lb. towing capacity
  • 2,090 lb. payload capacity
  • 4x4 only

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

  • 355 HP
  • 383 lb.-ft. torque
  • 11,500 lb. towing capacity
  • 2,170 lb. payload capacity
  • 4x2 or 4x4

4.3L EcoTec3 V6

  • 285 HP
  • 305 lb.-ft. torque
  • 7,900 lb. towing capacity
  • 2,250 lb. payload capacity
  • 4x2 or 4x4

3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel I6

  • 277 HP
  • 460 lb.-ft. torque
  • 9,500 lb. towing capacity
  • 1,870 lb. payload capacity
  • 4x2 or 4x4

2.7L Turbo four-cylinder

  • 310 HP
  • 348 lb.-ft. torque
  • 9,600 lb. towing capacity
  • 2,280 lb. payload capacity
  • 4x2 or 4x4

2022 Silverado 1500 Towing Features & Packages

  • Up to 15 available camera views. Take towing challenges seriously with the 15 available camera views, which help to make parking, turning, and hitching your trailer less of a chore. 
  • Advanced trailering system. Take advantage of an in-vehicle trailering app that offers customizable trailer profiles, pre-departure checklists, trailer lighting diagnostics, and trailer tire pressure/temperature monitoring.
  • Trailering tech. Utilize trustworthy trailering tech like trailer sway control, hill start assist, and auto grade braking. Additionally, the Silverado 1500 offers segment firsts like trailer theft alert, electric parking brake hookup assist, and integrated trailer brake controller brake gain memory. 
  • Trailering Package. You’ll find that the Trailering Package includes useful features like: trailer hitch, trailering hitch platform, 2-inch receiver hitch, 4-pin and 7-pin connectors, 7-wire electrical harness, 7-pin sealed connector, and hitch guidance.
  • Max. Trailering Package. Go forth and conquer with the Max. Trailering Package, which includes: automatic locking, rear differential, enhanced cooling radiator, revised shock tuning, heavy duty rear springs, 9.76-inch rear axle, 3.42 axle ratio, and trailer brake controller.
  • Advanced Trailering Package. Determined to tow at your Silverado 1500 model’s best? Use the features found with this package, which include: hitch guidance with hitch view, in-vehicle advanced trailering system, and trailer tire pressure and temperature monitoring system.

Test Drive the 2022 Silverado 1500

If you’re impressed with the 20212Silverado 1500, be sure to make a test drive appointment to help you decide which Silverado 1500 is right for you.

2022 Chevy Silverado for Sale Near St. Louis, MO

Have a look through our online inventory to find the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 that checks your boxes! If you have any questions, please call our Chevy dealership near St. Louis, MO, at (618) 628-2500.

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2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing & Payload Capacity

A full-size truck is ideal for measuring up to work tasks, as well as showing off a style that says it all. This configuration is the combination of the work hard play hard mindset, towing everything varying from small trailers to hauling lumber. Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of O’Fallon, IL, crafted the following Chevy Silverado towing capacity guide highlighting important information for your convenience. 

Discover the 2020 Chevy Silverado along with similar models within our inventory and determine which one interests you. A representative can assist you with the next steps when you fill out our form online or call (618) 628-2500. 

What Are the Engine Options for the 2020 Chevy Silverado? 

Choose from a diverse selection of engines to equip your 2020 Chevy Silverado with your preferred amount of power. Each powertrain is made with grit and stability to keep your day flowing smoothly. View the specific specs of each engine below. 

Engine

Performance Specs

2.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel with auto start/stop technology

  • 277 HP
  • 460 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 23 city/33 hwy MPG
  • Ten-speed automatic transmission
  • Available on LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country 

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 

  • 420 HP
  • 460 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 16 city/20 hwy MPG
  • Ten-speed automatic transmission
  • Available High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST, and Custom Trail Boss

5.3L EcoTec V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management 

  • 355 HP
  • 383 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 16 city/22 hwy MPG
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard on LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country; available on LTZ and RST

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management™

  • 355 HP
  • 383 lb.-ft. of torque 
  • 16 city/22 hwy MPG
  • Six-speed automatic transmission 
  • Available WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss

4.3L EcoTec3 V6

  • 285 HP
  • 305 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 16 city/21 hwy MPG
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard on WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss

2.7L Turbo

  • 310 HP
  • 348 lb.-ft. of torque 
  • 20 city/23 hwy MPG
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard on LT and RST; available on Custom and Work Truck 

Towing & Payload Capacities 

Experience advanced towing and hauling capabilities with the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500. This model is made to handle most jobs you throw at it, big or small. View the towing and payload capacities of the Silverado 1500 below. 

Engine

Towing & Payload Specs

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel with auto start/stop tech

  • 9,300 lbs. max. towing capacity 
  • 2,060 lbs. max. payload capacity

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 

  • 13,400 lbs. max. towing capacity
  • 2,100 lbs. max. payload capacity

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management

  • 11,500 lbs. max. towing capacity
  • 2,420 lbs. max. payload capacity 

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management™

  • 12,100 lbs. max. towing capacity
  • 2,420 lbs. max. payload capacity

4.3L EcoTec3 V6 

  • 9,800 lbs. max. towing capacity
  • 2,060 lbs. max. payload capacity

2.7L Turbo 

  • 11,500 lbs. max. towing capacity
  • 2,085 lbs. max. payload capacity 

Towing Features

The 2020 Chevy Silverado is equipped with an in-vehicle trailering system that equips your phone with a trailering app that easily allows you to monitor the trailering status of your vehicle. This model also includes trailer sway control, hill start assist, and auto grade braking to make the process of towing that much safer and manageable. Furthermore, this truck includes: 

  • Trailer theft alert
  • Electric parking brake hookup assist
  • Brake gain memory

Schedule a Test Drive

Are you ready to command the power of the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500? Schedule a test drive with Jack Schmitt Chevrolet O’Fallon in O’Fallon, IL. We’ll have a representative ready with your chosen model upon your arrival. If you have any questions, contact us online or call (618) 628-2500. 

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How many pounds can a 5.3 L V8 tow?

5.3L V8: Generates 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque for a 11,100-pound towing capacity. 6.2L V8: Generates up to 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque for a best-in-class V8 towing capability of 12,500 pounds.

Which 1500 Silverado is best for towing?

1. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD. For maximum towing power, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD is the one for you.

How much can a Chevy Silverado 1500 LT pull?

Shop the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 near you For 2021, the 5.3-liter V-8, however, provides up to 11,500 pounds of towing and can be had for around $43,000 with its max towing capability. You can check out Chevrolet's complete towing guide for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado to see more configurations.

Can a Silverado 1500 tow 10000 lbs?

Plus, it's more efficient! With this engine, the Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity reaches 11,500 pounds, or 10,000 pounds with active fuel management. It also provides 383 lb-ft of torque and 355 horsepower.

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