2013 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab towing capacity

Originally Published in Trailer Life Magazine

2013 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab towing capacity

For 2013 the full-size Silverado pickup comes in regular, extended and crew-cab iterations. Standard 6-foot, 6-inch and longer 8-foot cargo beds are available on regular and extended cabs; crew cabs have a short 5-foot, 9-inch bed. Silverados with the six-speed automatic transmission now get engine braking on downgrades without using Tow/Haul mode. Additionally, the 2500HD models have an optional 6.0-liter V-8 that runs on compressed natural gas or gasoline.

Engine choices include the following: A 195-horsepower, 4.3-liter V-6 with 260 lb-ft of torque, a 302-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 rated 305  lb-ft of torque; a flex-fuel 315-hp (gas) or 326-hp (E85), 5.3-liter V-8 with 335  lb-ft of torque (gas) or 348 lb-ft of torque (E85); a flex-fuel 403-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with 417 lb-ft of torque. Choose from a four- or six-speed automatic transmission and two- or four-wheel drive. For the 2500HD and 3500HD, buyers can select a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V-8 engine that’s rated 397 horsepower and 765 lb-ft of torque. An available smart exhaust brake provides greater control on downward grades and reduced brake wear.

2013 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab towing capacity

The LTZ offers heated and cooled front seats, a Bose stereo and large console.

Most V-8 1500 models are rated to tow around 9,000 pounds, but some models manage more than 10,500 pounds with an enhanced trailering package. Silverado Hybrid is a 1500-series pickup with better fuel economy than a gas-powered Silverado, but can still tow a 6,100-pound trailer. For trailerists who need to tow more than 20,000 pounds, there are the 2500HD and 3500HD versions with the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel. Silverado’s 2500HD trailer hitch receiver enables conventional towing of 18,000 pounds when properly equipped. The 3500HD is rated to tow up to 23,100 pounds with a fifth-wheel trailer.

Interiors of the WT, LS and LT are more Spartan, while the LTZ is more luxurious. The LTZ offers heated and cooled front seats, a Bose stereo and large console. Interior amenities include standard air conditioning, AM/FM stereo and tilt steering wheel. Integrated trailer brake controls are available and a dealer-installed Wi-Fi system brings internet access. Safety features include four-wheel ABS brakes, traction control, stability control, available OnStar, trailer-sway control and hill start assist.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 highlights

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RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined

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  • 2014

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New for 2013

  • Silverado 1500 trims have been upgraded with Vinyl Seats, Flex Fuel Vehicle, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
  • A/C Seat(s) and Manual Transmission features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The LT trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.

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Work Truck 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Cruise Control
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Long Bed
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch
  • Vinyl Seats

Drive type

2WD

Engine size

4.3L

Horsepower

195

Torque (ft-lbs)

260

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

26

Wheelbase

119"

Overall length

205.6"

Width

79.9"

Height

73.6"

Leg room

F 41.3"

Head room

F 41.5"

Front tires

P245/70R17

Rear tires

P245/70R17

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

720/9100 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is great for people who need a truck for work or for hauling light things. Customers like the handling and the cargo space.

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4 Stars12
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RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6th out of 25 among Fullsize Trucks.

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How much weight can a 2013 Silverado 1500 tow?

4,400 to 7,000 lbs2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 / Towing capacitynull

What can a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 tow?

A lineup of powerful small-block V-8 engines and six-speed automatic transmissions complement the strong chassis by enabling a maximum payload capacity of 1,937 pounds (838 kg). When equipped with the available max trailering package and the 6.2L V-8, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,700 pounds (4,853 kg).

How much can a 2013 Silverado pull?

With the max trailering package and the 6.2-liter V8, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,700 pounds. An integrated trailer brake controller is available on all V8 models, and stability control with electronic trailer sway control and hill-start assist is standard on all models.

How much can a 5.3 L V8 tow?

The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine comes standard and also allows you to tow up to 9,300 pounds. If you upgrade to the 6.2L V8, towing capacity remains the same.