TOWING WITH SILVERADO

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    THE STRONGEST, MOST ADVANCED SILVERADO EVER

    Chevrolet have put over 100 years of truck building know-how into the Silverado 1500 to deliver a truck that owns the road. A truck that redefines towing and all-round capability. A truck that boasts advanced tech, safety and comfort on a big scale. All this paired with the powerful 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 makes for a truck that builds upon the legacy of some of the most capable full-size pickups on the road.


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    TOWING

    STAY CONFIDENT WHILE YOU TOW

    Silverado has the legendary power and torque to handle heavy loads – but towing isn’t about power alone. Silverado also offers advanced trailering technology that provides confidence for the long haul.

    In-Vehicle Trailering

    Silverado comes standard with the industry-first Advanced Trailer System. To ensure safe towing, the system includes pre-departure checklist, light sequencing, maintenance reminders, security alerts. The system can also provide prompt tow reminders, provide trailer electrical diagnostics and monitor tyre pressure

    Trailering Tech

    Silverado offers a number of features that help make a long day of towing easy, including the proven technology of Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert, Electric Parking Brake Hookup Assist and Brake Gain Memory on the integrated trailer brake controller. 


    • Gross Combined Mass (GCM)

      Also known as the Gross Combined Weight (GCW), this represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined. Silverado’s GCM is 7,160kg


    • Kerb Mass

      The weight of an empty vehicle – without payload or driver – with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the Vehicle Weight. Silverado’s Kerb Mass is 2,540kg


    • Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

      Also known as the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), this is the actual weight of the entire vehicle and its contents, including fuel and occupants. The Silverado’s GVM is 3,300kg


    • Maximum Rear Axle Load

      The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado’s maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg


    • Maximum Trailer Weight

      This is the maximum weight a vehicle can legally tow. While Silverado has a high towing capacity, local regulations and the capacity of your tow ball will impact towing limits. In Australia, Silverado can tow the maximum braked trailer weight of up to 4.5 tonnes.
      The maximum unbraked towing capacity is 750kg


    • Maximum Rear Axle Load

      The maximum weight or load a vehicle’s rear axle can support. When loading a vehicle and/or trailer, ensure this load limit is not exceeded. Silverado’s maximum rear axle load is 1,724kg


    • Maximum Payload

      In the world of trucks, this is the maximum weight a vehicle can support in it’s in-vehicle tray and storage capacity. Silverado’s maximum payload is 760kg1,724kg

    • HITCH VIEW

      Provides a close-up view of the receiver hitch for precise alignment when connecting to a trailer.

    • HITCH VIEW

      Gives a top-down bird’s-eye view of the truck’s surroundings.

    • HITCH VIEW

      Shows the clearance between the truck bed and nearby objects.

    • FRONT CAMERA VIEW

      Displays front view to assist with parking and tight maneuvers.

    • REAR CAMERA MIRROR

      A dual-function camera-based rearview mirror that provides a wider, less obstructed field of view than a traditional rearview mirror.

    • BED VIEW

      Allows you to see inside the cargo bed to help with keeping an eye on your cargo.