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Tow with confidence

You know you want to tow. And we know the Chevrolet Silverado can get the job done. Keep reading to find out how the Silverado will handle your towing needs.

Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado's GCM is 7,160kg

Figures correct for MY21 (Mid-Model Year Update)

Kerb Mass

The weight of an empty vehicle - without payload or driver - with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado's Kerb Mass is 2,540kg

Figures correct for MY21 (Mid-Model Year Update)

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

Also known as Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehickle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverdaro's GVM is 3,300kg

Figures correct for MY21 (Mid-Model Year Update)

Maximum Rear Axle Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle's rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado's maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg

Figures correct for MY21 (Mid-Model Year Update)

Maximum Tow Ball Down Load

The maximum weight or load a vehicle's tow ball can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this weight limit is not exceeded. Silverado's maximum tow ball weight is 422kg

Figures correct for MY21 (Mid-Model Year Update)

Maximum Trailer Weight

This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes1. The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg

¹Maximum braked towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements and vehicle weight restrictions (which may require occupants and/or luggage to be restricted).

Maximum Payload

In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it's in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado's maximum payload is 760kg

Figures correct for MY21 (Mid-Model Year Update)

Advance Trailering Tech

In-Vehicle Trailering App

Included Trailering Package

Advanced Trailering Tech

Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller.

Overseas model shown.

In-Vehicle Trailering App

Silverado comes standard with the industry-first Advanced Trailer System. To ensure safe towing, the system includes pre-departure checklist, light sequencing, maintenance reminders, security alerts. The system can also provide prompt tow reminders, provide trailer electrical diagnostics and monitor tyre pressure†.

Overseas model shown.
†Requires compatiable trailer accessories. Does not monitor spare tyre.

Included Trailering Package

Silverado comes standard with the Trailering Package, meaning you can get straight to towing from day one. This includes a fitted tow bar, towing hitch platform and 12-pin connector. Tow balls are available in 50mm (towing up to 3.5 tonnes) and 70mm (towing above 3.5 tonnes).

Overseas model shown.