Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 Comparison

Towing Capabilities

Need to tow a trailer or haul heavy equipment? The Silverado has you covered. The light-duty 1500 model offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 13,300 pounds when properly equipped, which is plenty for towing boats, campers, and utility trailers around Shelby, OH. But if you need even more towing power, the heavy-duty Silverado 2500HD tops out at a massive 18,510 pounds of max towing when configured with the Max Tow Package. Bucyrus, OH workers who frequently tow huge loads will benefit from the 2500HD's class-leading towing capacity.

Safety Systems

To help you drive with greater confidence, the Silverado 1500 and 2500HD come equipped with a suite of standard and available safety systems. The Forward Collision Alert warns you if you're quickly approaching a stopped or slower-moving vehicle ahead. At the same time, automatic emergency braking can intervene and apply the brakes to avoid a collision if you don't react in time. Pedestrians in Wooster will appreciate the standard Front Pedestrian Braking that can detect people directly ahead and automatically brake the truck at speeds below 50 MPH.

Another smart safety feature is the Following Distance Indicator, which displays your following time gap to the vehicle ahead so you know if you're following at a safe distance around Ashland. And with the available HD Surround Vision Camera, you'll have a high-resolution bird's-eye view around the entire truck at low speeds to help you easily navigate tight spaces in Shelby, OH.