2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 towing capacity
The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is published in 30 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,500 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 2000 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 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB HD | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 4,586 | 4,014 |
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,586 | 2,614 |
| LS 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,586 | 2,614 |
| Base 3dr 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| LS 3dr 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| LT 3dr 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| Base 3dr 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LS 3dr 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LT 3dr 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,266 | 3,334 |
| LS 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,266 | 3,334 |
| Base 3dr 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LS 3dr 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LT 3dr 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| Base 3dr 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LS 3dr 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LT 3dr 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LS 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB HD | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 4,586 | 4,014 |
| Base 4dr 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| LS 4dr 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| LT 4dr 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 285 | 325 | 3.42 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 4,766 | 2,434 |
| Base 4dr 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LS 4dr 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LT 4dr 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 11,000 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| Base 4dr 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LS 4dr 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| LT 4dr 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,485 | 3,115 |
| Base 4dr 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LS 4dr 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
| LT 4dr 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | 300 | 355 | 3.73 | 10,500 | 8,600 | 5,523 | 3,077 |
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.
How this year compares to 1999
The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 carried a maximum tow rating of 11,000 lb. The 2000 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2000 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2000 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2000 Chevrolet 2500 HD Extended CAB | 11,200 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended CAB | 11,200 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 11,200 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular CAB | 11,200 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 | 10,500 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 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.