TOWING WITH SILVERADO
Chevrolet Trailering and Towing Guide

Tow with confidence

You know you want to tow. And we know the Chevrolet Silverado can get the job done. Keep reading to find out how the Silverado will handle your towing needs.

Silverado LTZ Premium : Towing glossary
Combined Mass

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado LTZ Premium’s GCM is 7,160kg†.
Kerb Mass

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado LTZ Premium’s Kerb Mass is 2552kg†.
Vehicle Mass

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado LTZ Premium’s GVM is 3,300kg†.
Maximum Rear Axle Load

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado LTZ Premium’s maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg†.
Maximum Tow Ball Down

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado LTZ Premium’s maximum tow ball weight is 422kg†.
Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado LTZ Premium has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado LTZ Premium can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes†. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg†.

 
Maximum Payload

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado LTZ Premium’s maximum payload is 748kg†.
Combined Mass

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado LT Trail Boss' GCM is 6,804kg†.
Kerb Mass

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ Kerb Mass is 2,469kg†.
Vehicle Mass

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado LT Trail Boss’ GVM is 3,221kg†.
Maximum Rear Axle Load

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg†.
Maximum Tow Ball Down

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ maximum tow ball weight is 422kg†.
Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado LT Trail Boss has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado LT Trail Boss can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.2 tonnes†. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg†.

 
Maximum Payload

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado LT Trail Boss’ maximum payload is 752kg†.

Silverado ZR2: Towing Glossary
Combined Mass

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado ZR2’s GCM is 6,851kg†.
Kerb Mass

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant, and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado ZR2’s Kerb Mass is 2587kg†.
Vehicle Mass

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. Silverado ZR2’s GVM is 3,300kg†.
Maximum Rear Axle Load

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado ZR2’s maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg†.
Maximum Tow Ball Down

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado ZR2’s maximum tow ball weight is 400kg†.
Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado ZR2 has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado ZR2 can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.2 tonnes†. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg†.

 
Maximum Payload

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado ZR2’s maximum payload is 713kg†. 
Combined Mass

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado ZR2’s GCM is 6,851kg†.
Kerb Mass

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant, and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado ZR2’s Kerb Mass is 2587kg†.
Vehicle Mass

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. Silverado ZR2’s GVM is 3,300kg†.
Maximum Rear Axle Load

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado ZR2’s maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg†.
Maximum Tow Ball Down

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado ZR2’s maximum tow ball weight is 400kg†.
Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado ZR2 has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado ZR2 can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.2 tonnes†. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg†.  
Maximum Payload

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado ZR2’s maximum payload is 713kg†.

Silverado HD LTZ Premium: Towing glossary
Combined Mass

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s GCM is 12,474kg†.
Kerb Mass

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s Kerb Mass is 3,762kg†.
Vehicle Mass

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s GVM is 4,495kg† under NB1 Category and 5,148kg† under NB2† Category.
Maximum Rear Axle Load

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum rear axle load is 2,994kg†.
Maximum Tow Ball Down

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum tow ball weight is 450kg†.
Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado HD LTZ Premium has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado HD LTZ Premium can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes†. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg†.  
Maximum Payload

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum payload is 733kg† under NB1 Category and 1,386kg† under NB2† Category.
Combined Mass

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s GCM is 12,474kg†.
Kerb Mass

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s Kerb Mass is 3,762kg†.
Vehicle Mass

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s GVM is 4,495kg† under NB1 Category and 5,148kg† under NB2† Category.
Maximum Rear Axle Load

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum rear axle load is 2,994kg†.
Maximum Tow Ball Down

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum tow ball weight is 450kg†.
Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado HD LTZ Premium has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado HD LTZ Premium can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes†. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg†.  
Maximum Payload

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado HD LTZ Premium’s maximum payload is 733kg† under NB1 Category and 1,386kg† under NB2† Category.
Advanced Trailering Tech

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HILL START ASSIST HILL START ASSIST
HILL START ASSIST

On inclines greater than a 5% grade, Hill Start Assist on Silverado automatically engages to hold the vehicle stationary for about a second, allowing the driver time to press the accelerator before the vehicle can roll backward. It’s especially helpful when you’re stopped on a steep grade with a vehicle close behind.
TRAILER THEFT ALERT TRAILER THEFT ALERT
TRAILER THEFT ALERT

An industry-first feature, if the harness on your attached trailer is disconnected, your Silverado lights will flash and horn will sound.
AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING
AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING

Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

Working in conjunction with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, the Trailer Sway Control feature on Silverado can sense trailer sway and can automatically apply the vehicle and trailer brakes and reduce engine power, if necessary, to help you get back on track.
StabiliTrak® ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL StabiliTrak® ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
StabiliTrak® ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

StabiliTrak helps improve Silverado’s stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers. The StabiliTrak control module compares your steering input with the vehicle’s actual response and then, if necessary, makes small, individual brake and engine torque applications to enhance control and help you keep on track. StabiliTrak automatically intervenes when it senses loss of lateral traction.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL
AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL

This Silverado-exclusive feature sends maximum drive power to the wheel with grip in low-speed situations when rear-wheel slippage happens.
TRAILER TYRE-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM TRAILER TYRE-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM
TRAILER TYRE-PRESSURE AND
TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM

This feature checks the pressure and temperature of the air inside of up to four trailer tyre to help detect potential blowouts.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE HOOK-UP ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE HOOK-UP
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE HOOK-UP

Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.
TOW/HAUL REMINDER TOW/HAUL REMINDER
TOW/HAUL REMINDER

When the system detects that a trailer is hooked up to your Silverado, this feature can remind you to engage Tow/Haul mode, which improves acceleration while hauling a heavy load.

Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.
In-Vehicle Trailering App

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PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

Make sure everything is secure before hitting the open road with this built-in checklist.
TRAILERING PROFILES TRAILERING PROFILES
TRAILERING PROFILES

Create named profiles for your trailers so you’ll have info like trailer mileage and tyre pressure, maintenance reminders and Tow/Haul mode reminders at your fingertips.
TRAILER LIGHT TEST TRAILER LIGHT TEST
TRAILER LIGHT TEST
SERVICE REMINDERS SERVICE REMINDERS
SERVICE REMINDERS

Provides trailer maintenance reminders for things like brakes, tyres and wheel bearings based on time or mileage.

Silverado comes standard with an industry-first Advanced Trailer System. To ensure safe towing, the system includes pre-departure checklist, light sequencing, maintenance reminders and security alerts. The system can also provide prompt tow reminders, provide trailer electrical diagnostics and monitor tyre pressure†.
Included Trailering Package

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Silverado comes standard with the Trailering Package, meaning you can get straight to towing from day one. This includes a fitted tow bar, towing hitch platform and 12-pin connector. Tow balls are available in 50mm (towing up to 3.5 tonnes) and 70mm (towing above 3.5 tonnes).

SEEING IS BELIEVING WITH UP TO 14 CAMERA VIEWS†

Silverado comes with up to 14 unique camera views† — all working to improve your towing job from start to finish. They can make it easier to get hitched up, provide confidence while you’re on the road, and even help you maneuver into tight spots when you’re ready to park.
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