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  4. 2009
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  6. Silverado

Find 2009 Chevrolet Silverado towing capacity information by trim and configuration.

Trims

TrimEngineDrivetrainAxle RatioTowing CapacityShop
1500 Extended Cab Standard Bed4.8L V84WD
5,500 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Standard Bed5.3L V84WD
9,400 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Standard BedVortec 4.3L V6 MPI4X2
4,400 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Standard BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI LIVC4WD
9,400 lbsShop >
1500 Longbed Extended Cab5.3L V84WD
9,200 lbsShop >
1500 Longbed Regular Cab4.8L V84WD
5,800 lbsShop >
1500 Longbed Regular Cab5.3L V84WD
9,800 lbsShop >
1500 Longbed Regular CabVortec 4.3L V6 MPI4WD
4,900 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Standard Bed4.8L V84WD
6,000 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Standard Bed5.3L V84WD
8,900 lbsShop >
1500 Regular Cab Standard BedVortec 4.3L V6 MPI4WD
5,100 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Crew Cab4.8L V84X2
4,700 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Crew Cab5.3L V84X2
9,600 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Crew Cab6.2L V84X2
9,600 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Crew CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI LIVC4WD
9,300 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Extended Cab4.8L V84WD
5,500 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Extended Cab5.3L V84WD
7,500 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Extended CabVortec 4.3L V6 MPI4X2
4,400 lbsShop >
1500 Shortbed Extended CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI LIVC4WD
9,400 lbsShop >
2500 Crew Cab Standard Bed6.0L V84WD
9,800 lbsShop >
2500 Crew Cab Standard BedDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4X2
15,300 lbsShop >
2500 Extended Cab Standard Bed6.0L V84X2
10,200 lbsShop >
2500 Extended Cab Standard BedDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4X2
15,500 lbsShop >
2500 Longbed Crew Cab6.0L V84WD
9,600 lbsShop >
2500 Longbed Crew CabDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4X2
14,500 lbsShop >
2500 Longbed Extended Cab6.0L V84X2
10,000 lbsShop >
2500 Longbed Extended CabDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4X2
15,300 lbsShop >
2500 Longbed Regular CabDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4WD
15,500 lbsShop >
2500 Longbed Regular CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI VVT4WD
10,200 lbsShop >
3500 Crew Cab6.0L V84WD
9,400 lbsShop >
3500 Crew CabDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4X2
16,200 lbsShop >
3500 Extended Cab6.0L V84WD
9,600 lbsShop >
3500 Extended CabDuramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs.4WD
16,100 lbsShop >
3500 Regular Cab6.0L V84WD
10,000 lbsShop >
3500 Regular CabDuramax 6.6L V8 Turbodiesel4WD
16,500 lbsShop >
Two-Mode Hybrid6.0L V84WD
5,900 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. 3500 Regular Cab, Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbodiesel, 4X2, axle 3.73 (16,800 lbs) 2. 3500 Extended Cab, Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs., 4X2, axle 3.73 (16,300 lbs) 3. 3500 Crew Cab, Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs., 4X2, axle 3.73 (16,200 lbs) 4. 2500 Longbed Regular Cab, Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs., 4X2, axle 3.73 (15,800 lbs) 5. 2500 Extended Cab Standard Bed, Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 365hp 660ft. lbs., 4X2, axle 3.73 (15,500 lbs)

By highest conventional towing rating in this dataset: 1. 3.73 (up to 16,800 lbs) 2. 4.10 (up to 12,800 lbs) 3. 3.42 (up to 10,000 lbs) Always confirm your exact configuration from the manufacturer documentation and door-sticker ratings.

Fifth-wheel towing capacity is not published for these configurations yet. 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.