2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended CAB towing capacity
The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended CAB is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 11,200 lb (half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended CAB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Bed | V8, 6.0 Liter | 325 | 355 | — | 11,200 | — | 4,765 | — |
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 Extended CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 10,500 lb. The 2000 model adds 700 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended CAB 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 HD Extended CAB | 11,200 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular CAB | 11,200 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 11,000 |
| 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.