{"id":4353,"date":"2020-11-10T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/buyevscars\/?p=4353"},"modified":"2020-11-10T18:20:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T18:20:00","slug":"how-much-can-the-2021-chevy-silverado-hd-tow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-much-can-the-2021-chevy-silverado-hd-tow\/","title":{"rendered":"How much can the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD tow?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For those that need to get a big job done, the Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty lineup is practically rearing to go. And that lineup is now more ready than ever in its incarnation for the 2021 model year, thanks to a slew of significant updates and enhancements joining the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of these exciting upgrades fall into the towing realm. They include a multitude of upgraded and added trailering tech features, along with simply a higher maximum tow rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look a that latter element first: just how much is the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD rated to tow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2021 Chevy Silverado HD Maximum Tow Rating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The 2021 Chevy Silverado HD boasts a maximum tow rating of up to 36,000 pounds. <\/strong>This is a best-in-class figure, and 500 pounds higher than the previous year. Chevy says they were able to accomplish this improvement with hardware updates to the suspension and packaging changes to the wheels. The tow rating is certified to SAW J2807 standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That number is scary big. But is it <\/strong>as scary as this story?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I equip a 2021 Chevy Silverado HD to tow 36,000 pounds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To achieve the maximum tow rating of 36,000 pounds, one much choose the 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Work Truck model with a Regular Cab, dual-rear-wheel, two wheel drive and the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine paired to the 10-speed Allison transmission. The model must also be equipped with the Max Tow Package.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trailering Tech on the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the massive tow rating above, the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD boasts a variety of exciting enhanced trailering technology. The result is increased towing confidence and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the stand-outs in this arena is the available class-leading 15 unique camera views<\/a>, bestowed by eight cameras. Other cutting-edge tech elements on the model include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n