2022 Chevrolet Silverado Towing Specs & Info
Towing Guide for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado
Pickup trucks are expected to be flexible platforms. This includes being able to tow the things truck owners need to be towed. The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado is among the class leaders in trailering and the automaker has ensured the truck’s range of powertrains will be able to do the job. The Ernie Dean GM team gets a lot of questions about the towing capability of the 2022 Silverado and they thought it would be helpful to compile as much information as possible. Let’s take a closer look at some information you might need to know.
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2022 Chevy Silverado Engine Options
We can’t have a discussion of how much a 2022 Silverado can tow without first examining the truck’s engine options. Ernie Dean GM customers will be able to choose among a turbocharged four-cylinder, two V-8 options and a turbo-diesel engine.
| Turbo. 2.7-L, I4-Cyl. | 5.3-L, V-8 | 6.2-L, V-8 | Turbo. 3.0-L, I6-Cyl. Diesel | |
| Horsepower | 310 | 355 | 420 | 277 |
| Torque | 420 | 383 | 460 | 460 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8- or 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
How Much Can the 2022 Silverado Tow?
Determining how much the 2022 Silverado can tow will depend on a few factors, including cabin style, drivetrain and powertrain. Take a look at the table below to determine which 2022 Chevy Silverado will meet your towing requirements.
| Regular Cab | Double Cab | Crew Cab | |
| Turbo. 2.7-L, (kg/lbs.) |
4,354 / 9,600 (2WD long box) |
4,218 / 9,300 (2WD) 4,127 / 9,100 (4WD) |
4,218 / 9,300 (2WD short box) |
| 5.3-L, V-8 (kg/lbs.) | N/A | 4,445 / 9,800 (2WD) 5,216 / 11,500 (2WD & NHT) 4,536 / 10,000 (4WD) 5,034 / 11,100 (4WD & NHT) 4,218 / 9,300 (Trail Boss) |
4,400 / 9,700 (2WD short box) |
| 6.2-L, V-8 (kg/lbs.) | N/A | 4,218 / 9,300 (4WD) 5,488 / 13,300 (4WD & NHT) 4,218 / 9,300 (Trail Boss) |
4,173 / 9,200 (4WD short box) |
| Turbo. 3.0-L Diesel (kg/lbs.) | N/A | 4,309 / 9,500 (2WD) 4,127 / 9,100 (4WD) |
4,309 / 9,500 (2WD short box) 4,218 / 9,000 (4WD short box) 4,082 / 9,000 (4WD std. box) |
Chevy Towing Support Systems
The Silverado’s ability to pull heavy loads requires a level of support that isn’t available on many of its competitors. One of the biggest additions to the towing capability of 2022 Silverado models equipped with Super Cruise technology. Not only will drivers be able to take their hands off the wheel while driving on more than 320,000 km of properly marked highways in Canada and the U.S., but the system will also allow trucks to make hands-free lane changes while towing. Additionally, several 2022 Silverado trim grades are equipped with the automaker’s advanced trailering system that helps drivers keep track of key information, including trailer maintenance reminders.
Make an appointment with a Ernie Dean GM product expert, today, if you want to learn more about the towing capacity of the 2022 Silverado or any vehicle available at our facility.