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2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD may feature max GCWR of 31,300 lbs


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Zane Merva

Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

8/18/2016

 

GM-Trucks.com can exclusively bring to you the first solid numbers that may confirm the updated towing capacity of the 2017 Silverado HD when equipped with the all new L5P Duramax Diesel Engine. We've seen an early draft of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD's towing specifications from internal General Motors documents. Here's what we think we know.

 

PLEASE NOTE: These figures are not guaranteed to be accurate, final, or even representative of any production model. We can only confirm that they come from an internal source. We have omitted some numbers to obscure the source. A lack of a specific engine/cab/rating combination does not mean it will not be available.

 

All ratings are for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD when equipped with the L5P 6.6L Duramax Diesel. The only axle ratio available with the Duramax will be 3.73. These numbers are J2807 Compliant.

 

Model / Max Trailer Weight / GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)

 

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

  • 2WD C-2500 - Double Cab - Standard Box / 16,600 lb / 25,100lb
  • 2WD C-2500 - Crew Cab - Standard Box / 15,400 lb / 25,100lb
  • 2WD C-2500 - Regular Cab - Long Box / 17,900 lb / 25,100lb
  • 2WD C-2500 - Double Cab - Long Box / 15,800 lb / 25,100lb
  • 2WD C-2500 - Crew Cab - Long Box / 14,800 lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-2500 - Double Cab - Standard Box / 14,600 lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-2500 - Crew Cab - Standard Box / 13,500 lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-2500 - Double Cab - Long Box / 13,900 lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-2500 - Crew Cab - Long Box / 12,400 lb / 25,100lb

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

  • 2WD C-3500 Single RW - Double Cab - Long Box / 17,300lb / 25,100lb
  • 2WD C-3500 Dual RW - Double Cab - Long Box / 23,000lb / 31,300lb
  • 2WD C-3500 Single RW - Crew Cab - Long Box / 17,200lb / 25,100lb
  • 2WD C-3500 Dual RW -Crew Cab - Long Box / 22,900lb / 31,300lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Single RW - Regular Cab - Long Box / 17,500lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Dual RW -Regular Cab - Long Box / 23,100lb / 31,300lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Single RW - Double Cab - Long Box / 17,100lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Dual RW -Double Cab - Long Box / 23,100lb / 31,300lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Single RW - Crew Cab - Standard Box / 17,000lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Single RW - Crew Cab - Long Box / 16,900lb / 25,100lb
  • 4WD K-3500 Dual RW -Crew Cab - Long Box / 22,500lb / 31,300lb

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Those don't seem any higher than the current model year?

 

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2016&addOptions=true&regionID=1&divisionID=1&vehicleID=18911&section=trailer_specs&pagenum=1&butID=8

 

Using the 4WD K-3500 Dual RW -Regular Cab - Long Box combination...

 

GCWR for 2016 is 31,100lbs, vs 2017 at 31,300lbs (unconfirmed).

 

Max 5th wheel is 23,200 for a 2016, vs. 23,100lbs (unconfirmed) 2017.

 

Again, this is using the CK35903 regular cab DRW 4x4 truck.

 

Seeing as the frames are unchanged since 2011 (I think the hitches did for 2015 but that's about it), and if the Duramax makes more power, either the frame/axles/brakes is/are the limitation, or they are purposely aiming lower because of the rumored F450 competitor, a 4500hd Silverado/Sierra and that will be the one that takes the cake for top towing.

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And drivers will all need to get a Class A commercial driver license at that GVWR to legally drive the truck. I am not about to tow anything weighing more than 13,500 lbs. on a regular basis with a pickup truck. Above that load weight and I want a Freightliner M2 as the tow vehicle.

 

It is also going to require a DRW truck to have enough load support at the rear axle for a 5th wheel that weighs over 20,000 lbs as it will put a 5,000 lbs. or more load on the rear tires. With a truck rear end weight of 3,200 lbs. and a 5,000 lb pin weight to support no two pickup truck wheels will support the 8,000 plus pound load. At a 13,500 trailer load I can stay with a SRW truck.

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Amen, Wintersun. A truck may have the power to pull the trailer or load, but is the truck built to withstand the stress that load puts on it? Absolutely not. Not with those types of tires, frame, brakes.. you can't tow it safely.

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We have been thinking about moving up to a 2500 from our 6.2L with Max Trailering, but really not seeing putting the extra $$ down for only 1k pounds from the rear hitch of difference. Like others have said, not too keen on towing anything up around that amount on a regular basis and stay would be staying under 11k at most. Is there any real legitimate reason to move up?

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Early this year I actually saw a 1 ton pickup towing the type of car trailer similiar to what you would normally see with Semi, think he had 5 or 6 cars on it(think it wasn't a full double deck trailer, hadn't seen a one quite like it before, but a lot bigger than you'd expect behind a pickup). If the trailer weighed 2 tons, he was getting close enough. I don't remember more details, just thinking "Crap!" When he passed me.

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