How much do you plan on towing between Bryson City and Canton? As you haul trailers through the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Smokies with your new Chevy Silverado 1500 truck from Countryside Chevrolet, it helps to know your full-size pickup's capability ratings. Interested in buying this new Chevrolet truck in Franklin, NC? Learn about the towing capacities for each Chevy Silverado 1500 powertrain first before visiting our Chevrolet dealership south of Sylva.
How Much Can the New Chevy Silverado 1500 Tow?
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Options for Bryson City Truck Buyers to Choose From
- 2.7-liter Turbo High-Output inline-4 engine: 310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque
- 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine: 355 horsepower, 383 pound-feet of torque
- 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine: 420 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque
- Duramax® 3.0-liter inline-6 Turbo-Diesel engine: 305 horsepower, 495 pound-feet of torque
Turbocharged Inline-4: 9,400 Pounds
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's base 2.7-Liter Turbo High-Output inline-4 engine is robust and capable of towing 9,400 pounds. WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST Double Cab, and LT Trail Boss trims are equipped with this standard engine.
Duramax® Turbo-Diesel I6: 13,300 Pounds
Upgrade to the efficient workhorse with the 3.0-Liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel inline-6 engine to unlock a 13,300-pound maximum towing capacity. Truck buyers from Bryson City can use this turbodiesel powertrain on Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, and LTZ trims.
5.3-Liter V8: 11,200 Pounds
The 5.3-Liter EcoTec3 V8 engine lets Canton drivers tow 11,200 pounds as they haul campers and other trailers around the Great Smokies. This V8 powertrain comes with High Country, LTZ, and RST Crew Cab models.
6.2-Liter V8: 13,000 Pounds
When Sylva truck shoppers select the other V8 powertrain, a 6.2-Liter EcoTec3 V8 engine that's outfitted on the ZR2, they can tow up to 13,000 pounds.
Test Drive a New Chevy Silverado 1500 Truck Around Franklin, NC
Truck shoppers from Canton can contact Countryside Chevrolet with a call or click to schedule a test drive around Franklin, NC in a new Chevy Silverado 1500 truck. As truck buyers from Bryson City explore our new inventory, they can find a Chevy Silverado 1500 truck configuration with the right engine that matches their towing demands.
Visit our Franklin, NC Chevrolet finance center, where helpful professionals can go over leasing and financing options for new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks.