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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 14,600 – 16,800 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tow?
Across 37 configurations with published ratings, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD towing capacity ranges from 14,600 lbs to 16,800 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,600 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 16,800 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 37 of 37
Highest-rated example: High Country · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 16,800 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Work Truck · 4x4 — 14,600 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,648 lbs |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,932 lbs |
| LT | Double Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 7,023 lbs |
| LT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 7,480 lbs |
| LT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,648 lbs |
| LT | Double Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,741 lbs |
| LT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 7,183 lbs |
| LTZ | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,932 lbs |
| LTZ | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,648 lbs |
| Work Truck | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 16,800 lbs | 6,932 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 14,600 – 16,800 lbs (median 14,600 lbs) across 17 configurations in this dataset.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 14,600 – 16,800 lbs (median 14,600 lbs) across 20 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,600 – 16,800 lbs (21 configurations).
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Double Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,600 – 16,800 lbs (8 configurations).
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,600 – 16,800 lbs (8 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 37 |
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 4,353 – 7,480 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 37
Highest-payload configurations
- LT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,480 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,480 lbs
- LT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 7,183 lbs
- Work Truck · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 7,183 lbs
- LT · 4x2 · Double Cab — 7,023 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 17 |
| 4x4 | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 20 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 21 |
| Double Cab | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 8 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 14,600 lbs | 7 |
| 8 ft | 14,600 – 16,800 lbs | 30 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab
- Bed lengths: 6.75 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 14,600 – 16,800 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,352 lbs | 6,648 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,068 lbs | 6,932 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LT 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 6,977 lbs | 7,023 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| LT 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 6,520 lbs | 7,480 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,352 lbs | 6,648 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LT 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,259 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| LT 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 6,817 lbs | 7,183 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,068 lbs | 6,932 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,352 lbs | 6,648 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,068 lbs | 6,932 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 6,977 lbs | 7,023 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 6,520 lbs | 7,480 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,352 lbs | 6,648 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 7,259 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB DRW | 16,800 lbs | 6,817 lbs | 7,183 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,947 lbs | 4,403 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| High Country 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 7,064 lbs | 4,436 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,647 lbs | 4,353 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| LT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,779 lbs | 4,371 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LT 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,689 lbs | 4,411 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| LT 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,231 lbs | 4,519 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,947 lbs | 4,403 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| LT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 7,064 lbs | 4,436 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LT 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,971 lbs | 4,429 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| LT 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,528 lbs | 4,572 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,647 lbs | 4,353 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,779 lbs | 4,371 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,947 lbs | 4,403 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 7,064 lbs | 4,436 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,647 lbs | 4,353 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,779 lbs | 4,371 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,689 lbs | 4,411 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,231 lbs | 4,519 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,947 lbs | 4,403 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 7,064 lbs | 4,436 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,971 lbs | 4,429 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB SRW | 14,600 lbs | 6,528 lbs | 4,572 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.