Summer of The Premier Tow: 2021 Chevy Silverado's In-Depth Breakdown of Towing Capabilities

When the sun is shining more frequently, the lakes are more appealing, and the many off-road trails near West Chevy of Knoxville become inviting, everyone who owns a truck begins to wonder about its towing capability. The 2021 Chevy Silverado HD has five different engine selections, 3 different transmissions, three cab sizes, and 3 bed lengths to ultimately choose from. Every option has its own distinct characteristics and the lofty boast of towing anywhere from 7200 to 13,300 pounds. 

Here are some vital statistics to keep in mind during your selection, and a detailed look at just how each engine fits in the all-important summer tow breakdown when jet skis and ATVs make their way excitingly into the picture!

The Turbocharged 2.7-Liter Four-Cylinder doles out 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque, and the top three tow ratings for this engine are 9,600 pounds, 9,400 pounds, and 9.300 pounds. To get the 2.7-liter's maximum 9,600-pound rating, you begin with a two-wheel-drive regular-cab long bed in the Worth Truck trim and can work up to the 9,400-lb rating with the 4WD regular-cab long-box. The 9,300-lb rating comes in the 2WD double-cab standard-box configuration in the WT trim, and many who have tried this potent engine love the way the turbocharger soups things up way beyond the 4-cylinders ground-level expectations. 

The 4.3-Liter V6 is the only Silverado currently available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and allows for towing capacities up to 7,900 pounds in the 2WD WT regular-cab long-box configuration. The third-highest rating of 7,400 pounds Is attainable with the 4WD crew cab with the short and standard boxes and the 4WD double-cab standard bed. 

The 5.3-Liter V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque is the choice of many Silverado owners who have their sights set on the bigger things in life, not stopping at all when it comes to lake and RV-themed toys to lug along. This choice of the engine can be equipped with the six-speed, 8 speed, or 10-speed automatic transmissions, and the maximum towing configurations are all gained with the 8-speed auto and addition of the Max Trailering Package. To pridefully pull 11,500 lbs are the fighting soldiers of summer fun with the 2WD crew-cab short bed and 2WD double-cab standard bed, both situated in LT trim. 

The 6.2-Liter V8 that doles out 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque is where your quest for a hauler that can really hang with the big boys ends. It sees the addition of the 10-speed auto, which is the only transmission offered. This choice equips you to confidently tow 13,300 pounds in the 4WD double-cab standard bed, putting to use the RST trim, hefty Max Trailering Package, and 20-inch wheels. 

The 3.0-Liter Inline-Six-Cylinder Diesel has a tow rating that is now increased by 200 pounds from 2020, to 9,500 pounds. The 4WD LT double-cab standard bed is rated at 9,100 pounds, and this particular configuration has won very high marks for its fuel efficiency and sense of resilience.

2022 Chevy Silverado Medium Duty Arrives Decked-Out For Duty With New Exterior Hues, Emergency Service Package

Everyone we know here at West Chevy of Knoxville has been rightfully excited to see their work lives come back full steam during 2021, and embrace a sense of normalcy that had gone a bit awry over the past 12 months! One of the best ways to get the job at hand done daily is to be properly equipped with an awesome truck, and the Chevy Silverado Medium Duty Line has seen a few changes and updates for this exciting new year. 

The Chevy Medium Duty Truck now will become available in Regular Cab and Crew Cab configurations with a few different wheelbases to better traverse the job site or distance to it. The available choices when looking for the perfect hauler or tower are the 4X4 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel, the 4X4 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel, the 2WD Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel, and the 2WD Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel models. For the 2021 model year, the five new exterior color choices are Smokey Quartz Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Northsky Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, and Satin Steel Metallic. 

If you wish, you can opt to get rid of the rear window with the option of the Shuttle Bus Package, School Bus Package, or the Emergency Service Package. Providing stellar and first-class service to your community's valuable first responders includes dual alternators, end-of-cab wiring potential, and a backup alarm. Inside, there is now the addition of a useful auxiliary A/C compressor for HVAC provisions, an available option that includes an A/C compressor directly mounted to the engine accessory drive, and an upfitter for AC hose connections, plumbing and control circuit. There is now the addition of StabiliTrak as standard on all models, as well as the Neutral-at-Stop feature. 

There is also an open, non-locking rear as the standard differential, as well as an exhaust brake. The Medium Duty pickups also see the new addition of FuelSense 2.0 transmission shift control calibration technology. This ingenious solution uses a unique set of software and electronic means to efficiently deliver fuel savings consistently up to 6% while keeping the truck's operation at a fully durable and productive, haughty hum. The purpose of a pickup truck is to get hard jobs done correctly and efficiently, and when this truck was released in cooperation with Navistar, a new force on any demanding job site or long road trip to be reckoned with was born. 

Unlocking a massive amount of potential and the ability to put in the extra hours when it counts, this entire line can make a new franchise owner, grocery supplier, or shipping expert's to-do list so much easier to accomplish. Record low temperatures had made it quite a bit tougher to move goods around this winter, and companies nationwide are realizing that having the most trusty and load-capable rigs are going to see them arriving at their destination with punctuality, flawless accuracy, and no-nonsense distribution potential!