Some people buy a truck for the looks. But San Antonio drivers buy them because they have things to get done. If you have a trailer to tow, cargo to haul, and places to be, then you need a Chevrolet truck. Check out the classic Silverado’s capabilities below. If you'd like to know how much 2021 Chevy Silverado can tow, we have this information available, as well.
GCWR and Payload
Let’s get some terms out of the way. In truck commercials, you’ll often hear the phrase “payload,” and it’s a pretty simple concept. That’s just the cumulative weight that a truck can handle in its cabin and bed. If the max payload is 2,000 lbs, don’t put four 200lb adults in the cabin and 1,500lbs of stuff in the bed: You’ll have exceeded the max payload.
Gross Combined Weight Rating, or GCWR, is another important term to consider. It refers to the maximum amount that the vehicle’s drivetrain and frame can handle. For a truck, that’s the weight of itself combined with the payload and anything you may be towing, both the trailer and the cargo.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the most popular and capable trucks that you can buy today. It’s an American classic fully modernized, with excellent tech in the cabin and reliable performance under the hood and at the end of the trailer hitch. With four different available engines and countless configurations, it gives San Antonio drivers plenty of flexibility.
Payload
- 2.7L Turbo: 2,070lbs.
- 4.3L V6: 2,250lbs.
- 5.3L V8: 1,970lbs.
- 5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) and Max Trailering Package: 2,180lbs.
- 6.2L V8: 1,670lbs.
- 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package: 2,090lbs.
GCWR
- 2.7L Turbo: 12,000lbs.
- 4.3L V6: 12,800lbs.
- 5.3L V8 (with 6-speed): 15,000lbs.
- 5.3L V8 (with 8-speed) and Max Trailering Package: 16,800lbs.
- 6.2L V8: 15,000lbs.
- 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package: 17,800lbs.
Note: These are the maximum numbers for each engine. Because transmission, engine, axle ratio, and package options vary, check your specific model before towing.
2019 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 and 3500 Towing
Those who need even more brawn to get the job done will probably be looking for one of Chevy’s Heavy Duty trucks, the Silverado 2500 or Silverado 3500. These are the major haulers that are often outfitted and customized as work vehicles, and they boast some stunning numbers, with payloads up to nearly 5,000lbs and GCWRs easily exceeding 20,000.
Payload
- 2500 with Vortec 6.0L V8: 2,800 to 3,233lbs.
- 3500 with Vortec 6.0L V8: 4,052 to 6,112lbs.
- 2500 with Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8: 2,356 to 2,803lbs.
- 3500 with Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8: 3,821 to 4,930lbs.
GCWR
- Vortec 6.0L V8: 21,100lbs.
- Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8: 31,300lbs.
Shop Chevy Trucks Near San Antonio
If you need to buy a serious truck to get the job done, get it done at Gunn. Gunn Chevrolet in Selma stocks a massive selection of both Silverado 1500s, 2500s, 3500s, and even custom-fitted work trucks and vans for you to choose from. Stop in for a test drive!