2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd towing capacity
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd is published in 38 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,500 to 13,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (13,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd 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 133.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 4.1 | 13,000 | 10,400 | 5,775 | 4,625 |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 13,025 | 6,676 | 6,349 |
| LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 13,025 | 6,676 | 6,349 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 13,025 | 6,676 | 6,349 |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,900 | 13,025 | 6,958 | 6,067 |
| LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,900 | 13,025 | 6,958 | 6,067 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,900 | 13,025 | 6,958 | 6,067 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 13,025 | 6,781 | 6,244 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 13,025 | 6,781 | 6,244 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 13,025 | 6,781 | 6,244 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 13,025 | 7,111 | 5,914 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 13,025 | 7,111 | 5,914 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 13,025 | 7,111 | 5,914 |
| LT 4x2 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,500 | 10,700 | 6,257 | 4,443 |
| LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,500 | 10,700 | 6,257 | 4,443 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,500 | 10,700 | 6,257 | 4,443 |
| LT 4x4 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 11,000 | 6,545 | 4,455 |
| LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 11,000 | 6,545 | 4,455 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 158.2 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 11,000 | 6,545 | 4,455 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,400 | 10,700 | 6,392 | 4,308 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,400 | 10,700 | 6,392 | 4,308 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,400 | 10,700 | 6,392 | 4,308 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 11,000 | 6,734 | 4,266 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 11,000 | 6,734 | 4,266 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 167.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,100 | 11,000 | 6,734 | 4,266 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 153.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,500 | 10,500 | 6,313 | 4,187 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 153.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,500 | 10,500 | 6,313 | 4,187 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 153.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,500 | 10,500 | 6,313 | 4,187 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 153.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 10,800 | 6,610 | 4,190 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 153.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 10,800 | 6,610 | 4,190 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 153.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 10,800 | 6,610 | 4,190 |
| LT 4x2 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,600 | 13,400 | 6,178 | 7,222 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,600 | 13,400 | 6,178 | 7,222 |
| LT 4x4 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,300 | 13,400 | 6,525 | 6,875 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB DRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,300 | 13,400 | 6,525 | 6,875 |
| LT 4x2 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 4.1 | 13,000 | 10,400 | 5,775 | 4,625 |
| LT 4x4 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,700 | 10,700 | 6,092 | 4,608 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 133.7 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,700 | 10,700 | 6,092 | 4,608 |
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 2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd carried a maximum tow rating of 13,000 lb. The 2013 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 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2013 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB | 18,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended CAB | 18,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 18,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB | 16,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 13,000 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended 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.