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2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD Towing & Payload Guide

A black 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD pulls a full size black and silver travel trailer. New 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD engine and towing specs at Gardner GM in Hope, BC

New Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD Engine Specifications at Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD have earned a reputation as top-tier heavy-duty haulers for their performance up to 470 horsepower, 975 pound-feet of torque, 36,000 lb towing capacity, and payload rating up to 3,979 lbs. With such impressive raw strength, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD can easily contend with fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing jobs, and can haul loads like boats, horse boxes, commercial trailers, other vehicles, and more. In addition to this rugged capability, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD also offers an available In-Vehicle Towing App that lets you check in on your trailer health, complete pre-departure checklists, and monitor various camera angles for safer hauls, whatever you’re towing. Keep reading as our experts at Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC walk you through the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD’s performance specs and show off its high-tech trailering tools! Don’t forget to book your test drive with us to take the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or 3500 HD for a spin in Hope, BC!

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What is the Towing Capacity of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD?

Towing and payload ratings can vary for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD depending on whether you opt for the 2500 model or 3500 model, and then depending on your preferred cab size. When properly equipped, however, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD can wrangle up to 19,080 lbs with an estimated 3,979 lb payload when configured with the 6.6 L gas V8. Alternatively, 2026 Silverado HD trucks outfitted with the intense 6.6 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 can achieve up to 36,000 lbs of towing power supported by a payload rating of around 3,428 lbs. Whichever configuration you choose, you’ll be set up for fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing, and heavy duty loads like a boat, a horse box, farm equipment, a camper, and travel, commercial, or utility trailers.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD Engine Specifications
Engine Duramax 6.6 L Turbo-Diesel V8 6.6 L V8 Gas
Horsepower 470 401
Torque (lb.-ft.) 975 464
Max Available Trailering Weight (lb) 36,000  19,080
Payload (lb) 3,428 3,979
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
A black 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD pulls a CAT vehicle on a trailer across a worksite. New 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 engine and towing specs at Gardner GM in Hope, BC

In-Vehicle Trailering App & Onboard Camera Views

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD boasts more than just muscle: inside, you’ll have access to a variety of essential towing tools courtesy of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD’s In-Vehicle Trailering App via the dashboard Uconnect touchscreen. As well as letting you set up custom trailer profiles and monitor its health and tire pressure, this app will generate comprehensive pre-departure checklists to give you peace of mind on the job. What’s more, you’ll be able to check in on up to 14 available camera views pulled from the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD’s 8 cameras, such as a close up of your hitch for easier trailer hookup, transparent trailer view for clear views of the road behind your haul, and the ability to check your cargo bed to ensure everything is still safely strapped in place.

The trailering app screen of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD. New 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 engine and towing specs at Gardner GM in Hope, BC
The transparent trailer view of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD. New 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 engine and towing specs at Gardner GM in Hope, BC

Shop the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD at Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD is a must-have pickup truck for jobs that require a lot of extra muscle, so come on down to the Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC showroom or book a test drive in Hope, BC for a closer look at the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD’s capability. Our team is standing by to help you secure and outfit the best pickup truck for your needs, with financing options available to ensure it’s the right fit for your budget. Get in touch to let us know how we can assist you!