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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Chevrolet lists a maximum of 35,500 lb on a gooseneck hitch for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in its 2020 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. That row is printed for the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW, 17" wheels. Other cited maximums for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD are 20,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 32,000 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch. Across 65 manufacturer chart rows for 2020, ratings run conventional 14,500 lb to 20,000 lb; fifth-wheel 16,180 lb to 32,000 lb; gooseneck 35,500 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventionalDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels.20,000 lb
fifth-wheelDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels.32,000 lb
gooseneckDuramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels.35,500 lb
The build table for 2020 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 | 20,000 lb | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 32,000 lb | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels. | OEM chart |
| Gooseneck | 35,500 lb | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 65 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Chevrolet, 2020 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, Silverado 1500 conventional p15, fifth-wheel/gooseneck p16; Silverado HD conventional pp17-18, fifth-wheel/gooseneck pp19-22; Colorado p23. Canadian edition also on chevrolet.ca.
Spec sheet
8 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
- 20,000 lb. Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels.Chevrolet source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 35,500 lb. Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels.Chevrolet source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 32,000 lb. Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW; 17" wheels.Chevrolet source
- Tongue or pin load
- 2,000 lb tongue at the 20,000 lb conventional maximum. 4,800 lb pin at the 32,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum. 5,325 lb pin at the 35,500 lb gooseneck 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
- 24,000–43,500 lb across 65 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)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 Bed, Standard BedChevrolet 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
- 3.42, 3.73Chevrolet source
- Tow package
- DRW; 17" wheels; SRW; 18"/20" wheels; SRW; 17"/18" wheels; SRW; 17" wheelsChevrolet 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 20,000 lb conventional maximum is 2,000 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 32,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 4,800 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 35,500 lb gooseneck maximum is 5,325 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 2019
- Conventional: 20,000 lb in 2019, 20,000 lb in 2020 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 23,100 lb in 2019, 32,000 lb in 2020 (+8,900 lb).
- Gooseneck is cited for 2020 and was not cited for 2019.
Generation
T1XX HD
2020 is year 1 of this generation (2020–2026). Current Silverado 3500HD. The 2024 update carried more Duramax power and a 10-speed automatic. Cited 2025 maxima are on the 2025 page only.
2020 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 65 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 | Gooseneck | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | 14,500–20,000 lb | 21,040–32,000 lb | 35,500 lb | 29 |
| 6.6L V8 Gas | 14,500–16,800 lb | 16,180–17,200 lb | — | 36 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,500 lb Gooseneck | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 1 | 43,500 lb | Page 19, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Regular Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo- Diesel V8 (Gooseneck)' axle 3.42, column Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW |
| 32,000 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 2 | 43,500 lb | Page 19, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Regular Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo- Diesel V8 (5th-Wheel)' axle 3.42, column Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW |
| 31,760 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 3 | 42,000 lb | Page 19, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Regular Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW |
| 31,500 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Double Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 3 | 40,000 lb | Page 20, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Double Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Double Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW |
| 31,400 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 3 | 40,000 lb | Page 22, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab, continued), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW |
| 31,340 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Double Cab, Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 3 | 40,000 lb | Page 20, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Double Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW |
| 31,180 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 · DRW; 17" wheelsnote 3 | 40,000 lb | Page 22, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab, continued), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 DRW |
| 21,500 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · SRW; 18"/20" wheelsnote 4 | 29,700 lb | Page 19, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Regular Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW |
| 21,500 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 · SRW; 18"/20" wheelsnote 5 | 29,700 lb | Page 19, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Regular Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Regular Cab Long Bed 4x4 SRW |
| 21,500 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · SRW; 18"/20" wheelsnote 6 | 29,700 lb | Page 22, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab, continued), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD SRW |
| 21,490 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Double Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · SRW; 18"/20" wheelsnote 7 | 29,700 lb | Page 20, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Double Cab), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Double Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW |
| 21,330 lb Fifth-wheel | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 · SRW; 18"/20" wheelsnote 8 | 29,700 lb | Page 22, Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer weight ratings (Crew Cab, continued), row 'Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8' axle 3.42, column Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD SRW |
- GVWR 14,000 lbs as printed. Chart row labeled "(Gooseneck)" - gooseneck rating.
- GVWR 14,000 lbs as printed. Chart row labeled "(5th-Wheel)" - fifth-wheel rating.
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types). GVWR 14,000 lbs as printed.
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types). GVWR 11,500 lbs as printed.
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types). GVWR 11,800 lbs as printed.
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types). GVWR 11,750 lbs as printed.
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types). GVWR 11,850 lbs as printed.
- Chart column: max gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight (single rating covering both hitch types). GVWR 11,900 lbs as printed.
Chart source: Chevrolet, 2020 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (65 rows) →Download 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tow?
- Chevrolet lists a maximum of 35,500 lb on a gooseneck hitch for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in its 2020 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. That row is printed for the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW, 17" wheels. Other cited maximums for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD are 20,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 32,000 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch.
- Did Silverado 3500HD towing change for 2020?
- Compare the cited 2020 figures on this page with the 2019 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 35,500 lb gooseneck maximum is printed for the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, DRW, 17" wheels.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2020 Silverado 3500HD?
- At the cited 20,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 2,000 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 32,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 4,800 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 35,500 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 5,325 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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