Owner`s manual

this truck was born
to tow huge loads.
When you can handle 21,700 lbs. of maximum fifth-wheel towing,
1,2
you won’t
have to say “no” to many trailers. We’ve even raised our conventional towing
capacity to a staggering 17,000 lbs.
2
We get there with a strong, sturdy frame and
suspension, massive rear axles and available heavy-duty trailering equipment
that includes an automatic locking rear differential. Tow/Haul mode is standard
and helps improve transmission performance when you’re hauling a hefty load.
To help manage unruly trailers, Trailer Sway Control (single rear wheel models
only) and an available trailer brake controller are fully integrated with the
antilock brake system. Of course, when you’re looking to move more than 10
tons, having the available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine doesn’t hurt
either. Couple it with the durable Allison six-speed automatic transmission, and
it’s a combination trailers are going to find hard to resist.
Silverado 2500HD Extended Cab Standard Box LT in Blue Granite Metallic with available features. 1 Requires Regular Cab model with available
Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.
2 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus
driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
3 LT requires available Convenience Package on 2500HD. LTZ requires available LTZ Plus Package and Convenience Package on 2500HD; requires Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
and LTZ Plus Package on 3500HD.
TOWING EQUIPMENT
Serious pulling needs
serious equipment.
The available Trailering
Package includes a trailer
hitch platform and 2.5-
inch receiver with 2-inch
adapter, 7-wire harness
mated to 7-way sealed
connector, integrated
trailer brake controller and
automatic locking rear
differential. A new heavy-
duty trailer hitch provides
a strong link between truck
and trailer. Camper mirrors
are available to help you
see what’s happening
behind you. And if you
need help getting your
HD into perfect position
to hook up, an available
rearview camera system
3
gives you eyes in the back
of your truck.
NEW 2011
SILVERADO HD
Max. fifth-wheel towing capacity
1,2
(lbs.) (diesel)
21,700
Max. ball-hitch towing capacity
2
(lbs.) (diesel)
17,000
Max. fifth-wheel towing capacity
2
(lbs.) (gas)
14,700
Max. ball-hitch towing capacity
2
(lbs.) (gas)
14,100
Max. 2500HD Extended Cab fifth-wheel towing capacity
2
(lbs.) (diesel)
17,500
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HEAVY-DUTY TOWING