2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd towing capacity
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd is published in 36 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,600 to 10,400 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,400 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,400 | — | 5,308 | 3,892 |
| LT1 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,400 | — | 5,308 | 3,892 |
| LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | — | 5,596 | 3,604 |
| LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | — | 5,596 | 3,604 |
| LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | — | 5,596 | 3,604 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | — | 5,596 | 3,604 |
| LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,735 | 3,465 |
| LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,735 | 3,465 |
| LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,735 | 3,465 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,735 | 3,465 |
| LT1 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,742 | 3,458 |
| LT2 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,742 | 3,458 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,742 | 3,458 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | 5,742 | 3,458 |
| LT1 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,899 | 3,301 |
| LT2 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,899 | 3,301 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,899 | 3,301 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,899 | 3,301 |
| LT1 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | — | 5,554 | 3,646 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | — | 5,554 | 3,646 |
| LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,847 | 3,353 |
| LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,847 | 3,353 |
| LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,847 | 3,353 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,900 | — | 5,847 | 3,353 |
| LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,700 | — | 6,006 | 3,194 |
| LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,700 | — | 6,006 | 3,194 |
| LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,700 | — | 6,006 | 3,194 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,700 | — | 6,006 | 3,194 |
| LT1 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,800 | — | 5,983 | 3,217 |
| LT2 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,800 | — | 5,983 | 3,217 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,800 | — | 5,983 | 3,217 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,800 | — | 5,983 | 3,217 |
| LT1 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,600 | — | 6,169 | 3,031 |
| LT2 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,600 | — | 6,169 | 3,031 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,600 | — | 6,169 | 3,031 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 9,600 | — | 6,169 | 3,031 |
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 2007
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd carried a maximum tow rating of 10,400 lb. The 2008 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 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2008 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB | 15,400 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 15,400 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 13,600 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 13,000 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended CAB | 13,000 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB | 13,000 |
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.