2001 Chevy 1500HD Towing

[Jnw1860]

Looking at getting a 2001 Chevy 1500HD. Not sure of the gears. Its the 6.0 gas automatic transmission. Crew cab short bed. Needing a truck that can tow around 10,000lbs. Can tis truck do it?

[arcasey]

All of the info I have found for that truck says it was rated between 10,000 and 10,300 lbs towing capacity.

[diyer2]

2500 would be safer and easier on the truck.

[muddkatt]

2500 would be safer and easier on the truck.

3500 would be better than your recommendation....for the reasons you listed.

Edited February 21, 2017 by muddkatt

[michigan2500hd]

You would be right at the max on that truck. It's the same thing as a 2500 light duty with a 3.73 gear. Personally I would look for a 2500 HD with a 8.1 or a Duramax to tow that much. I've had a couple 6.0 trucks and never thought they were much on usable power for towing that much weight especially often.

 

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[joe zamora]

I bought a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD and u  expectedly I need to tow or haul back to Texas  any ideas on how to properly for so I have a 2500 with me to pull it but don't know if acsr folly will work or what other options I have please help texas plumber stranded in Montana

[riverbanks]

What about a trucker?can't think of any sites,but, there are, Google it, someone has room on the trailer