There is a standard Vortec 6.0L V8 gasoline-powered engine rated at 360 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque and an available Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine that generates 397 horsepower and 765 lb.-ft. of torque at 1600 rpm. Both of these engines come paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, though the Duramax® engine gets a beefier Allison 1000 unit. These engines work hand in hand with Chevrolet’s advanced trailering technologies to deliver exceptional hauling and towing capability.
You can also find a Trailer Sway Control system that prevents the trailer from swaying, a fifth wheel gooseneck hitch, a stout Allison 1000 transmission that delivers an impressive 765 lb.-ft. of torque, and an available Duramax® Diesel Exhaust Brake System that provides additional brake pressure for your truck and trailer when driving downhill. When properly equipped, the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers a maximum payload capacity of 3,534 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 18,000 pounds, which are some of the highest capability numbers in its