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2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Engines & Towing | Gas vs. Duramax® Turbo Diesel Specs
Tackle the toughest demands with the relentless performance of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Bringing serious performance and capability to the jobsite and beyond, this heavy-duty truck offers two robust powertrain options engineered to push through the most punishing of workloads. For a detailed overview of its key engine, towing, and payload specifications, the specialists at Tom Kelley Chevrolet Decatur have prepared this 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD engines and towing guide.
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2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Engine Specs
Whether towing, trailering, or taking on the toughest tasks, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD never backs away from a challenge, delivering the raw power and refined capability you need from a heavy-duty workhorse. Choose between a robust 6.6L gas V8 with 401 horsepower or the relentless performance of the 6.6L Duramax® turbo diesel V8 engine, unleashing 470 horsepower and a formidable 975 pound-feet of torque. Each powertrain is matched with a precision-engineered Allison® ten-speed automatic transmission.
See key engine specifications in the accompanying table.
| Engine | 6.6L gas V8 | 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 464 lb.-ft. | 975 lb.-ft. |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | |
| Payload Capacity | 3,689 lbs. | 3,615 lbs. |
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity Chart
Harness the relentless power of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, letting you transport heavy equipment to the jobsite or bring along the family boat or trailer on a lakeside weekend getaway with ease. With the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8, the Silverado 2500 HD delivers up to 22,420 pounds of towing capability when properly equipped with a fifth wheel hitch and the Max Trailer Package. Refer to your owner's manual for essential towing guidelines, safety recommendations, and proper towing limits.
See the maximum towing configurations available for the Silverado 2500 HD, as well as the required configurations, in the accompanying table.
| Configuration | 6.6L gas V8 (Conventional) | 6.6L gas V8 (Fifth-Wheel) | 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 (Conventional) | 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 (Fifth-wheel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular cab, long bed, (4x2/4x4) | 14,500 / 14,500 lbs. | 18,700 / 18,300 lbs. | 14,500 / 16,000 lbs. | 22,420 / 22,050 lbs. |
| Double cab, standard bed, (4x2/4x4) | 14,500 / 14,500 lbs. | 18,600 / 18,200 lbs. | 14,500 / 14,500 lbs. | 14,500 / 14,500 lbs. |
| Double cab, long bed, (4x2/4x4) | 16,000 / 16,000 lbs. | 18,400 / 18,000 lbs. | 17,900 / 17,600 lbs. | 18,000 / 17,700 lbs. |
| Crew cab, standard bed (4x2/4x4) | 16,000 / 16,000 lbs. | 18,500 / 18,380 lbs. | 20,000 / 20,000 lbs. | 21,510 / 19,100 lbs. |
| Crew cab, long bed (4x2/4x4) | 16,000 / 16,000 lbs. | 18,500 / 18,380 lbs. | 20,000 / 20,000 lbs. | 22,070 / 21,490 lbs. |
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Cameras & Towing Tech
With a multitude of advanced technologies, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has the capability you need for your heavy-duty towing demands. With up to eight available cameras and 14 distinct viewing angles, the Silverado 2500 HD lets you hitch, haul, and park with confidence. Cutting-edge features such as trailer side blind zone alert, adaptive cruise control with trailering, and transparent trailer view add innovation to power when it comes to dynamic towing readiness.
Fourteen unique camera viewing angles include:
Trailer Hitch Views
- Hitch view
- Rear top-down view
- Bed view
Parking Views
- Rear side view
- Rear side view (turn signal activated)
- Front side view
- Front top-down view
Driving Views
- Transparent trailer view
- Front and rear underbody view
- Front camera view
- Pic-in-pic side view
- Rear camera mirror
- Rear trailer view
- Inside trailer view
Advanced tow capability features include:
- Adaptive cruise control with trailering
- Trailer side blind zone alert
- Trailer sway control
- Gooseneck/fifth-wheel prep provisions
- Tow/haul driving mode
Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
To assist you in learning more about the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, the experts at Tom Kelley Chevrolet Decatur have prepared a selection of informative tools to assist in your continuing research. Our comprehensive Chevy Silverado 2500 HD review offers an in-depth overview of its key features, including interior amenities, advanced technologies, and available color options. You can also refer to our Chevy Silverado 2500 HD trims guide to view the standard features of each model.
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