The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 CC LB DRW 2WD 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
6.0L V-8 6.0L V-8 13,500
6.6L V-8 TD 6.6L V-8 TD 22,800

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow figures this high require a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch installed in the bed of the truck, and a corresponding trailer setup. Conventional bumper-pull towing on the same vehicle is typically capped well below this number — usually under 15,000 lb. Always check the door-jamb sticker and owner's manual for the maximum permitted on each hitch class before hooking up.

How this year compares to 2013

The 2013 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 CC LB DRW 2WD carried a maximum tow rating of 22,800 lb. The 2014 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 2013 Chevrolet-GMC Silverado/Sierra 3500 CC LB DRW 2WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2014 Chevrolet-GMC models

The rest of Chevrolet-GMC's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Notes

  • Requires 4.10:1 axle ratio
  • Requires 3.73:1 axle ratio.

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.