1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 towing capacity
The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is published in 18 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,000 to 11,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (11,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4x2 Standard Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 4,586 | 4,014 |
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box | — | 270 | 315 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,586 | 2,614 |
| LS 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box | — | 270 | 315 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 7,200 | 4,586 | 2,614 |
| Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box | — | 270 | 315 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box | — | 270 | 315 | 3.42 | 10,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box | — | 270 | 315 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| Base 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LS 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,266 | 3,334 |
| LS 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,266 | 3,334 |
| Base 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| Base 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LS 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LS 4x2 Standard Cab 8 ft. box | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,000 | 8,600 | 4,586 | 4,014 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.
Other 1999 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 1999 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet 2500 HD Extended CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet 2500 HD Regular CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular CAB | 11,000 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended CAB | 10,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.