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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 17,800 lb, the top of 30 rows transcribed from Chevrolet’s 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. That row is printed for the 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission. Most configurations are rated lower: 29 of the 30 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2011 are below 17,800 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 13,000 lb on a conventional hitch. Across 60 manufacturer chart rows for 2011, ratings run conventional 9,300 lb to 13,000 lb; fifth-wheel 9,300 lb to 17,800 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2011 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 13,000 lb | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 17,800 lb | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 60 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Chevrolet, 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, Trailer weight ratings pages 08-13 (Silverado, Silverado HD, Avalanche, Colorado).
Spec sheet
6 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 13,000 lb. 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission.Chevrolet source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 17,800 lb. 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission.Chevrolet source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,300 lb tongue at the 13,000 lb conventional maximum. 2,670 lb pin at the 17,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Long Box, Standard BoxChevrolet source
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDChevrolet source
- Axle ratio
- 3.73, 4.10Chevrolet source
- Tow package
- Automatic transmissionChevrolet source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 13,000 lb conventional maximum is 1,300 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 17,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 2,670 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2010
- Conventional: 13,000 lb in 2010, 13,000 lb in 2011 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 15,800 lb in 2010, 17,800 lb in 2011 (+2,000 lb).
Generation
GMT900 HD
2011 is year 4 of this generation (2008–2014). Redesigned heavy-duty Silverado for 2008.
2011 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 60 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | 13,000 lb | 15,600–17,800 lb | 20 |
| 6.0L V8 | 9,300–13,000 lb | 9,300–14,700 lb | 40 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,800 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Regular Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 1 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 17,500 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Regular Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 2 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 4x4', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 17,500 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Extended Cab, Standard Box | 2WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 3 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series extended Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 17,400 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Extended Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 4 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series extended Cab Long Box 2WD', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 17,400 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Crew Cab, Standard Box | 2WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 5 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 17,200 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Extended Cab, Standard Box | 4WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 6 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series extended Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 17,200 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Crew Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 7 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Crew Cab Long Box 2WD', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 16,700 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Crew Cab, Standard Box | 4WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 8 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Crew Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 16,500 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Extended Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 9 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series extended Cab Long Box 4x4', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 15,600 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax) | Crew Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 3.73 · Automatic transmissionnote 10 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Crew Cab Long Box 4x4', column 6.6L Diesel V8, axle 3.73 |
| 14,700 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.0L V8 | Regular Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 4.10 · Automatic transmissionnote 11 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 6.0L V8, axle 4.10 |
| 14,400 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.0L V8 | Regular Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 4.10 · Automatic transmissionnote 12 | — | Page 11, Silverado HD ratings with gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch, row '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 4x4', column 6.0L V8, axle 4.10 |
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series extended Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series extended Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series extended Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Crew Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Crew Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series extended Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Crew Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 6.6L Diesel V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 6.0L V8.
- Chart row label: '2500HD Series Regular Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 6.0L V8.
Chart source: Chevrolet, 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (60 rows) →Download 2011 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tow?
- The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 17,800 lb, the top of 30 rows transcribed from Chevrolet’s 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. That row is printed for the 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission. Most configurations are rated lower: 29 of the 30 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2011 are below 17,800 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 13,000 lb on a conventional hitch.
- Did Silverado 2500HD towing change for 2011?
- Compare the cited 2011 figures on this page with the 2010 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 17,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum is printed for the 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Automatic transmission.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2011 Silverado 2500HD?
- At the cited 13,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,300 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 17,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 2,670 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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