Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Pompano Beach – How Much Can the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Tow and What Trailer Tech Helps in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Choosing a heavy-duty truck comes down to confidence in the numbers and clarity in the tools that help you put those numbers to work. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD offers the kind of towing muscle and driver-focused trailering tech that turns steep grades and tight sites into repeatable tasks.
With the available 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8, the Silverado 2500 HD is rated to tow up to 36,000 pounds when properly configured. The standard 6.6-liter gas V8 is rated up to 17,400 pounds. The Allison 10-speed automatic transmission—paired to both engines—manages load and speed with smart, decisive shifts that feel particularly composed when you’re merging onto busy highways or descending with a trailer. If your plans include a fifth-wheel or gooseneck, the Silverado 2500 HD’s chassis and towing hardware are ready for serious work.
The story doesn’t end with raw numbers. Chevrolet’s available 14-camera trailering system gives you a surround-view perspective, including a Transparent Trailer view that virtually “looks through” your trailer to help with merge confidence and parking-lot maneuvering. Add Adaptive Cruise Control tuned for trailering, and you gain steadier speed and distance management that reduces fatigue on long hauls. Inside, a 13.4-inch Google-based infotainment interface on select trims supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and stores customizable trailer profiles, so your checklists, maintenance notes, and camera preferences follow you from job to job.
- Engine selection: Choose the gas 6.6L V8 for moderate loads and frequent mixed driving or the Duramax turbo-diesel for maximum towing and long-distance hauling.
- Camera coverage: Use hitch guidance, bed view, and Transparent Trailer to simplify connections, checks, and lane changes.
- Cruise with a trailer: Adaptive Cruise Control can help regulate following distance even when you’re towing, easing the workload on your right foot.
- Trailer profiles: Save settings for multiple trailers—including maintenance intervals and light checks—so each hookup runs the same proven routine.
To get the most from the Silverado 2500 HD’s trailering ecosystem, it helps to set up your trailer profiles and camera favorites before your first big tow. That way your displays and reminders are in place when the job calls.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I store multiple trailer profiles in the infotainment system?
Yes. The Silverado 2500 HD allows you to create and save profiles for different trailers, including maintenance reminders and feature preferences, so switching between rigs is faster and more consistent.
Does Adaptive Cruise Control work when towing?
Adaptive Cruise Control is available and optimized for trailering. It helps manage speed and following distance with a trailer attached, contributing to a calmer drive on longer routes.
Which trims include the 13.4-inch screen?
LT, LTZ, Trail Boss, High Country, and ZR2 models include the 13.4-inch touchscreen. All Silverado 2500 HD models feature a Google-based infotainment interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Is a diesel necessary for fifth-wheel towing?
Not always, but the Duramax turbo-diesel’s torque and higher tow ratings can provide added confidence for heavier fifth-wheel and gooseneck setups. We can help you match your trailer’s weight and tongue load to the right configuration.
If you’re aligning a heavy trailer with your next truck, Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Pompano Beach can walk you through the specific build, camera views, and trailer profiles that fit your equipment. We are proudly serving Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, and Lauderhill with hands-on demonstrations and practical advice for first-time and seasoned towers alike.
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