There are many reasons to think about buying the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500. It offers a lot of cabin space, making it a great family car. It also has many advanced tech features, including USB ports and smartphone connectivity.
But, perhaps most of all, is it’s towing ability. If you need a Chevy truck for towing, then these are the specs you’re probably most interested in:
Power
The base engine in the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a 4.3-liter V6 that puts out 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. Available engines include:
- 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque
- 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine that puts out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque
- 5.3-liter V8 engine that pumps out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque
- 6.2-liter V8 engine that can crank out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque
Depending on the engine and trim, you can get a six, eight, or 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but four-wheel drive is available.
Towing Capacity and Features
The towing capacity varies based on the cab style and trim level you go with.
- V6: Between 7,200 and 7,900 pounds
- Turbo-4: 9,000 to 9,600 pounds
- Turbodiesel: 9,000 to 9,500 pounds
- 5.3-liter V8: 9,300 to 11,500 pounds
- 6.2-liter V8: 9,100 to 13,300 pounds
Thanks to some available features, the Chevy Silverado 1500 makes towing easy. You can equip yours with a trailer sway controller, hitch guidance, and a multicamera trailer system. And if you’ll need to do some hauling, the payload numbers range from 1,800 to 2,280 pounds.
While we can’t offer a towing demonstration at our Plainfield Chevy dealership, you can come down to see exactly how the new Chevy Silverado 1500 performs out on the road. Get in touch to schedule your test drive.
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