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Find 2004 Chevrolet Silverado towing capacity information by trim and configuration.

Trims

TrimEngineDrivetrainAxle RatioTowing CapacityShop
1500 Crew Cab Short Bed5.3L V84WD
7,500 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Long Bed4.3L V6RWD
5,900 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Short Bed4.3L V6RWD
6,100 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Long Bed4.8L V84WD
6,600 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Short Bed4.8L V84WD
6,800 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Long BedVortec 5.3L V8 SFI4WD
7,600 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Short BedVortec 5.3L V8 SFI4WD
7,800 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Short BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI High-Output4WD
10,000 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Long Bed4.3L V64WD
4,600 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Short Bed4.3L V64WD
4,800 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Long Bed4.8L V84WD
7,000 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Short Bed4.8L V84WD
7,200 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Long BedVortec 5.3L V8 SFI4WD
8,000 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Short BedVortec 5.3L V8 SFI4WD
8,200 lbsShop >
2500 Extended Cab Long Bed6.0L V84WD
10,100 lbsShop >
2500 Extended Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500 Extended Cab Long BedDuramax 6.6L Diesel Turbo V8 300hp 520ft. lbs.4WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500 HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFIRWD
8,800 lbsShop >
2500 HD Extended Cab Short Bed6.0L V84WD
8,300 lbsShop >
2500HD & Chassis Crew Cab Long Bed6.0L V84WD
9,700 lbsShop >
2500HD & Chassis Crew Cab Long Bed6.6L Turbo DieselI V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD & Chassis Crew Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long Bed6.6L Turbo DieselI V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
6,900 lbsShop >
2500HD Crew Cab Short Bed6.0L V84WD
8,000 lbsShop >
2500HD Crew Cab Short Bed6.6L Turbo DieselI V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD Crew Cab Short Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed6.0L V84WD
6,500 lbsShop >
2500HD Extended Cab Short Bed6.0L V84WD
8,300 lbsShop >
2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD Extended Cab Short Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD Extended Cab Long BedDuramax 6.6L Diesel Turbo V8 300hp 520ft. lbs.4WD
12,000 lbsShop >
2500HD Extended Cab Short BedDuramax 6.6L Diesel Turbo V8 300hp 520ft. lbs.4WD
12,000 lbsShop >
3500 Crew Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
3500 Crew Cab Long BedDuramax 6.6L V8 Turbodiesel4WD
12,000 lbsShop >
3500 Crew Cab Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
9,500 lbsShop >
3500 Extended Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
12,000 lbsShop >
3500 Extended Cab Long BedDuramax 6.6L V8 Turbodiesel4WD
12,000 lbsShop >
3500 Extended Cab Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
9,700 lbsShop >

Related Glossary Terms

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, is the maximum allowable weight of an RV including cargo, fluids, and passengers. Staying within GVWR is essential for safe handling, braking, and compliance.

GCWR

Gross Combined Weight Rating, or GCWR, is the maximum total allowable weight of a tow vehicle plus the RV or trailer it is pulling. It is one of the most important towing specifications to understand before buying or towing an RV.

Payload Capacity

Payload capacity is the maximum combined weight of cargo, passengers, fluids, and gear that a vehicle or RV can safely carry. It is an important figure for both tow vehicles and RVs.

Dry Weight

Dry weight is the weight of an RV without cargo, fluids, propane, or passengers. It is often used as a starting point when estimating towing requirements.

Tongue Weight

Tongue weight is the downward force a trailer places on the hitch of the tow vehicle. Proper tongue weight is critical for towing stability, steering control, and safety.

Hitch Weight

Hitch weight is the amount of weight a trailer places on the hitch of the tow vehicle. It is closely related to tongue weight and helps determine whether a towing setup is safe.

Curb Weight

Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle with standard equipment and fuel but without passengers or cargo. It is often used when evaluating tow vehicle and payload calculations.

Weight Distribution Hitch

A weight distribution hitch helps spread trailer weight more evenly across the tow vehicle and trailer axles. It improves towing stability, braking, and overall handling.

Frequently asked questions

Top configurations in this dataset: 1. 2500 Extended Cab Long Bed, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (12,000 lbs) 2. 2500HD & Chassis Crew Cab Long Bed, 6.6L Turbo DieselI V8, 4WD, axle 3.73 (12,000 lbs) 3. 2500HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long Bed, 6.6L Turbo DieselI V8, 4WD, axle 3.73 (12,000 lbs) 4. 2500HD Crew Cab Short Bed, 6.6L Turbo DieselI V8, 4WD, axle 3.73 (12,000 lbs) 5. 2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 3.73 (12,000 lbs)

By highest conventional towing rating in this dataset: 1. 4.10 (up to 12,000 lbs) 2. 3.73 (up to 12,000 lbs) 3. 3.42 (up to 7,500 lbs) Always confirm your exact configuration from the manufacturer documentation and door-sticker ratings.

Top fifth-wheel capacities in this dataset: 1. 2500HD & Chassis Crew Cab Long Bed, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (65,535 lbs) 2. 2500HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long Bed, 8.1L V8, RWD, axle 4.10 (16,100 lbs) 3. 2500HD & Chassis Regular Cab Long Bed, 6.6L Turbo DieselI V8, RWD, axle 3.73 (15,900 lbs) Fifth-wheel limits can differ from conventional towing ratings.

Gooseneck towing capacity is not published for these configurations yet. Gooseneck limits can differ from both fifth-wheel and conventional towing values.