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Looking for a work truck that can handle anything you throw at it? Look no further than the 2019 Chevy Silverado HD, a truck that was designed to take a beating. This truck comes in both 2500HD and 3500HD variants, depending on just how much power and precision you require. Here’s a quick look at the different towing abilities of these models so you can determine which one is right for you.
Maximum Towing Capacities
Needing to haul your boat or an extra vehicle? That should be no problem with either the 2019 Silverado 2500HD or the 3500HD. While the 2500HD does have a lower total towing capacity, it can actually pull more when equipped with the base engine option. When paired with the standard Vortec 6.0-liter V-8 engine, the 2500HD can pull up to 14,400 pounds. However, when you upgrade to the Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 engine, that number soars to 15,400 pounds.
As previously mentioned, if you’re going to stick with the base engine, you’re better off choosing the 2500HD, as the 3500HD can only pull 14,200 pounds with this setup. However, if you’re looking for the most power the HD series has to offer, choose the 3500HD with the turbo-diesel engine. This expands the maximum towing capacity to a mind-boggling 23,100 pounds — enough power to pull around three adult hippopotamuses.
Tow/Haul Mode
Now that you know just how much your new Chevy Silverado HD can carry, it’s also important to learn about other towing features, such as tow/haul mode. Imagine you’re towing a piece of heavy equipment and heading up a large hill. This is going to wreak havoc on your transmission as it tries to find the sweet spot between power and pull. Tow/haul mode puts an end to that by reducing shift cycling. Trust us — your transmission will thank you.
StabiliTrak With Trailer Sway Control
Another problem you can encounter when towing big loads is sway. Whether you take a turn just a bit too sharply or have to swerve out of the way quickly, things can promptly go wrong if your trailer starts to lose control. Luckily, StabiliTrak with trailer sway control is here to help. It senses whenever your trailer starts swaying and will apply both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s brakes to get things back in line.
Hill Start Assist
With a truck as hefty as the 2019 Chevy Silverado HD, sometimes it’s difficult to stop and start again on a hill, even without towing anything. Of course, when you add an additional load, the chances of you slowly creeping backward before you have the chance to hit the gas increase exponentially. Hill start assist helps you put a stop to all that by holding the brakes until you hit the accelerator. This limits the amount you roll back, preventing you from accidentally bumping into a car that pulled too close to you.
If you’re looking for a 2019 vehicle that has everything you need to pull the biggest loads, the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD are the trucks for you. Check out our online inventory and stop by Service Chevrolet, Inc. today to take a test drive!
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