2013 chevrolet silverado 1500 5.3 towing capacity

2013 chevrolet silverado 1500 5.3 towing capacity

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Engine Type and Required Fuel

Gas/Ethanol V8

Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

5.3L/323

Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 5200

Maximum Torque @ RPM

335 @ 4000

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

NA

Transmission Order Code

MYC

Transmission Description

Automatic

Number of Transmission Speeds

6

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.03

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

NA

Transfer Case Model

Magna MP3023/4

Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

2.69

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

NA

CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

10.7

Range, city/highway (miles)

390.00 / 546.00

EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

17 / 15 / 21

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

26

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

NA

Width, without mirrors (inches)

80.00

Ground Clearance, Front

9.00

Passenger / Seating Capacity

5

Front Head Room (inches)

41.20

Front Leg Room (inches)

41.30

Front Shoulder Room (inches)

65.20

Front Hip Room (inches)

62.50

Second Row Head Room (inches)

40.50

Second Row Leg Room (inches)

38.70

Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

65.10

Second Row Hip Room (inches)

65.40

Cargo Bed Length (inches)

69.30

Cargo Bed Width at Floor (inches)

62.40

Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches)

50.60

Cargo Bed Height (inches)

21.00

Cargo Space/Area (cubic feet)

53.20

Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

47.2

Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

NA

Front Suspension Type

Independent

Rear Suspension Type

2-stage multi-leaf

Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

46

Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

35

Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

1.42

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

NA

Anti-Lock-Braking System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

12.99 x 1.18

Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

NA

Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

11.61 x 2.36

Front Wheel Size (inches)

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Tire Size

P265/65R18

Rear Wheel Size (inches)

18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (inches)

17 x -TBD-

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

9500

Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

5000

Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

500

Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

6700

Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

1005

Base Curb Weight (pounds)

NA

Total Option Weight (pounds)

-26.00

Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds)

1712.00

As Spec'd Payload Capacity (pounds)

1738.00

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pounds)

7000.00

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds)

3950

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds)

3950

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

NA

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

145

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Engine, Vortec 5.3L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (with gas - 315 hp [234.8 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 335 lb-ft of torque [452.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm), aluminum block (Requires CK10543 or CK10753 models.)

Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking

Rear axle, 3.08 ratio (Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.)

Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty includes 46 mm piston monotube shocks and 36mm front stabilizer bar (Includes 36mm front stabilizer bar when (NHT) Max Trailering Pack is ordered.)

GVWR, 7000 lbs. (3175 kg) (Requires CC10753 models and (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack or CK10753, CK10953, or CK10543 models. Standard on CK10753, CK10953, or CK10543 models.)

Cooling, external engine oil cooler heavy-duty air-to-oil, integral to driver side of radiator tank

Heavy Duty Cooling Package, heavy-duty includes (KC4) external engine oil cooler, (KNP) auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, electric fan and heavy-duty radiator

Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil

Trailering Package, heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform and 2-inch receiver, 7-wire harness (harness includes wires for: park lamps, backup lamps, right turn, left turn, electric brake lead, battery and ground) with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector, wiring harness for after-market trailer brake controller (located in the instrument panel harness), (K5L) heavy-duty cooling package, (KC4) external engine oil cooler and (KNP) external transmission oil cooler

Transfer case, electronic Autotrac with rotary dial controls (Requires 4WD models.)

Differential, heavy-duty automatic locking rear

Four wheel drive

Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power

Alternator, 145 amps

Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section

Suspension, front independent, coil over shock

Suspension, rear 2-stage multi-leaf springs, semi-elliptic

Steering, power, rack-and-pinion

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum

Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe

Wheels, 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) chrome-clad aluminum (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels) (Upgradeable to (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels or (S80) 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) chrome-clad aluminum wheels. Included with (PDV) Chrome Essentials Package. Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package, (WEA) Z71 Enhanced Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.)

Tires, P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall includes all-season 17" spare (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road suspension package or (WEA) Z71 Enhanced Package.)

Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) steel spare (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels)

Spare tire lock keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door

Tire carrier, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear

Bumper, front body-colored (Includes body-colored bumper bar and end caps with Black lower section.)

Bumper, rear chrome, step-style with pad

Recovery hooks, front, Black (Standard on 4WD models. Not available with (WEA) Z71 Appearance Package.)

Air dam, Black

Moldings, bodyside, body-colored

Grille, body-colored with unique chrome insert

Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature

Fog lamps, front, halogen

Lamps, dual cargo area lamps

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators (Mirrors are body-colored and include curb-tilt feature. Upgradeable to (DPN) outside vertical camper mirrors.)

Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass) (With Regular Cab models, includes rear window. With Extended Cab models, includes rear and rear quarter windows. With Crew Cab models or (C49) rear-window defogger, includes light-tinted rear window.)

Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers

Door handles, color-keyed

Pickup box, Fleetside

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, USB port auxiliary input jack, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and 36 cross-band presets

Audio system feature, Bose premium speaker system with sub-woofer in center console

SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2013 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the XM Premier package, with over 140 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Not available with (UYS) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD/DVD player and navigation. If you subscribe after your trial period, subscriptions are continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change.)

Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system

Seats, front bucket includes 10-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters including 2-way power lumbar control, heated seat cushions and seatbacks, 2-position driver memory, adjustable outboard head restraints, floor console and storage pockets

Seats, Leather-appointed front seats

Seat adjuster, driver 10-way power

Seat adjuster, front passenger 10-way power

Seat, rear 60/40 folding bench (folds up), 3-passenger, folding (includes child seat top tether anchor)

Console, floor with storage compartment, 2 auxiliary power outlets and dual cup holders

Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting with rubberized vinyl floor mats (Extended and Crew Cab models also include rear floor mats)

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with theft-deterrent locking feature

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls

Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, and tachometer (Includes voltmeter and oil pressure indicators.)

Driver Information Center with odometer, trip odometer and message center (monitors numerous systems depending on vehicle equipment level including low fuel, turn signal "on", transmission temperature and oil change notification) (Driver Information Center controls are operated through the trip odometer button unless (UK3) steering wheel mounted audio controls is ordered. On 1LT, 1SF and 1LZ, includes 8-point compass and outside temperature.)

Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and passenger buckle up reminder and turn signal on

Windows, power with driver Express-Down (Includes front passenger Express-down.)

Door locks, power includes Remote Keyless Entry

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters, panic button and content theft alarm (Remote Keyless Entry does not lock/unlock tailgate.)

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, located on steering wheel

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger

Defogger, rear-window electric (Not available with (A48) power sliding rear window.)

Cup holders, front (Also includes rear cupholders on Extended and Crew Cab models.)

Power outlets, 2 auxiliary instrument panel-mounted with covers, 12-volt

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming

Visors, driver and front passenger, sliding with clip and illuminated vanity mirror on driver and passenger-side, Opal Gray-colored

Assist handle, front passenger (Also includes rear assist handles in the headliner on Extended and Crew Cab Models.)

Coat hooks, rear driver and passenger side

Lighting, interior with dome and reading lights, illuminated entry feature and backlit instrument panel switches

StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist

Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control

Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right-front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, First Assist, Injury Severity Predictor, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock (requires power locks), Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav, Destination Download (requires navigation radio), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands Free Calling and available OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)

Automatic Crash Response

Stolen Vehicle Assistance

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Door locks, rear child security (Crew Cab models only.)

Tire Pressure Monitor System (does not apply to spare tire)

3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years

100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles / 3 Corrosion Years

100,000 Corrosion Miles / 36,000 Corrosion Miles/km

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

4/5

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

4/5

Overall Side Crash Rating

5/5

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

5/5

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

5/5

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

5/5

Side Barrier Rating Driver

5/5

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

4/5

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

5/5

How much can a 5.3 L V8 tow?

5.3L V8 Engine: Stepping up to the 5.3L V8 engine, the Silverado deliver 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, making for a towing capacity of 11,600 pounds.

How much can a 5.3 liter Silverado tow?

The Silverado 1500's 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine offers up a whopping 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. This kind of power gives the Silverado the capability to tow as much as 11,000 pounds of trailer weight, with the correct equipment.

How much will a 2013 Silverado tow?

The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details. The MAX Trailering Pack, available with the Vortec 6.2L V8, gives Extended Cab models the capability to tow up to 10,700 lbs. 1 (10,600 lbs.

How much weight can a 5.3 tow?

Towing & Payload Capacities.