Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB towing capacity by year

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB has tow data across 13 model years, from 1999 through 2013. The most recent 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 13,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2005 model year at 15,600 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB years (2009–2013)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB years (1999–2008)

Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB, going back to 1999. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.