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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 14,400 lb, the top of 14 rows transcribed from Chevrolet’s 2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. That row is printed for the Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle. Most configurations are rated lower: 13 of the 14 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2019 are below 14,400 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 14,400 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch. Across 28 manufacturer chart rows for 2019, ratings run conventional 9,400 lb to 14,400 lb; fifth-wheel 9,400 lb to 14,400 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2019 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 | 14,400 lb | Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 14,400 lb | Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 28 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Chevrolet, 2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, Silverado 1500 conventional p11; Silverado 2500HD/3500HD conventional p12, fifth-wheel/gooseneck p13; Colorado p14. Unmodified Chevrolet-authored PDF (PDF title "2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide", created Jan 2019, U.S. Covers the new-generation 2019 Silverado 1500 and 2019 Silverado HD (previous generation).
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
- 14,400 lb. Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle.Chevrolet source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 14,400 lb. Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle.Chevrolet source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,440 lb tongue at the 14,400 lb conventional maximum. 2,160 lb pin at the 14,400 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
- 21,100 lb (Double Cab, Long Box, 4.10); 21,100 lb (Crew Cab, Long Box, 4.10); 21,100 lb (Crew Cab, Standard Box, 4.10); 21,100 lb (Double Cab, Standard Box, 4.10); 16,600 lb (Double Cab, Long Box, 3.73); 16,600 lb (Crew Cab, Standard Box, 3.73); 16,600 lb (Crew Cab, Long Box, 3.73); 16,600 lb (Double Cab, Standard Box, 3.73)Chevrolet source
- 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
- 4.10, 3.73Chevrolet source
- Tow package
- Not transcribed for this model year.
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 14,400 lb conventional maximum is 1,440 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 14,400 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 2,160 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. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2018
- Conventional: 14,500 lb in 2018, 14,400 lb in 2019 (-100 lb).
- Fifth-wheel: 18,100 lb in 2018, 14,400 lb in 2019 (-3,700 lb).
Generation
K2XX HD
2019 is year 5 of this generation (2015–2019). 2015 heavy-duty redesign.
2019 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vortec 6.0L V8 | 9,400–14,400 lb | 9,400–14,400 lb | 28 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,400 lb Conventional | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Double Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 4.10 | 21,100 lb | Page 12, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD conventional trailer weight ratings (4-Door Double Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Double Cab Long Box 2WD |
| 14,400 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Double Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (4-Door Double Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Double Cab Long Box 2WD |
| 14,300 lb Conventional | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Crew Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 4.10 | 21,100 lb | Page 12, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD conventional trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Crew Cab Long Box 2WD |
| 14,300 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Crew Cab, Standard Box | 2WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD |
| 14,200 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Double Cab, Standard Box | 4WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (4-Door Double Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Double Cab Standard Box 4x4 |
| 14,200 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Crew Cab, Long Box | 2WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Crew Cab Long Box 2WD |
| 14,100 lb Conventional | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Double Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,100 lb | Page 12, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD conventional trailer weight ratings (4-Door Double Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Double Cab Long Box 4x4 |
| 14,100 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Double Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (4-Door Double Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Double Cab Long Box 4x4 |
| 14,000 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Crew Cab, Standard Box | 4WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Crew Cab Standard Box 4x4 |
| 13,900 lb Conventional | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Crew Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,100 lb | Page 12, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD conventional trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Crew Cab Long Box 4x4 |
| 13,900 lb Fifth-wheel | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Crew Cab, Long Box | 4WD | 4.10note 1 | 21,100 lb | Page 13, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Crew Cab Long Box 4x4 |
| 13,000 lb Conventional | Vortec 6.0L V8 | Double Cab, Standard Box | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,100 lb | Page 12, Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD conventional trailer weight ratings (4-Door Double Cab), row 'Vortec 6.0L V8' axle 4.10, column Double Cab Standard Box 4x4 |
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types).
Chart source: Chevrolet, 2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (28 rows) →Download 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tow?
- The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 14,400 lb, the top of 14 rows transcribed from Chevrolet’s 2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. That row is printed for the Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle. Most configurations are rated lower: 13 of the 14 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2019 are below 14,400 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 14,400 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch.
- Did Silverado 2500HD towing change for 2019?
- Compare the cited 2019 figures on this page with the 2018 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 14,400 lb conventional maximum is printed for the Vortec 6.0L V8, Double Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2019 Silverado 2500HD?
- At the cited 14,400 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,440 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 14,400 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 2,160 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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