• TOWING WITH SILVERADO



    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 †

    TOW MODE

    Tow mode on Silverado adjusts the shift schedule in the automatic transmission to prevent “hunting” for the correct gear while towing.

    TRAILER LIGHT TEST

    To help you ensure that all of your truck and trailer lights are in working order, this feature activates your brake lights and turn signals so you can perform a visual inspection.

    SERVICE REMINDERS

    Provides trailer maintenance reminders for things like brakes, tires and wheel bearings based on time or mileage.

    PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

    Make sure everything is secure before hitting the open road with this built-in checklist.

    TRAILERING PROFILES

    Create named profiles for your trailers so you’ll have info like trailer mileage and tire pressure, maintenance reminders and Tow/Haul mode reminders at your fingertips.

    REAR VISION CAMERA

    This feature is designed to allow the driver to use the touchscreen display to see certain stationary obstacles located behind the vehicle when traveling in reverse at low speeds. This feature is especially helpful when backing up to hitch your trailer.

    • TOW MODE

      Tow mode on Silverado adjusts the shift schedule in the automatic transmission to prevent “hunting” for the correct gear while towing.

    • TRAILER LIGHT TEST

      To help you ensure that all of your truck and trailer lights are in working order, this feature activates your brake lights and turn signals so you can perform a visual inspection.

    • SERVICE REMINDERS

      Provides trailer maintenance reminders for things like brakes, tires and wheel bearings based on time or mileage.

    • PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

      Make sure everything is secure before hitting the open road with this built-in checklist.

    • TRAILERING PROFILES

      Create named profiles for your trailers so you’ll have info like trailer mileage and tire pressure, maintenance reminders and Tow/Haul mode reminders at your fingertips.

    • REAR VISION CAMERA

      This feature is designed to allow the driver to use the touchscreen display to see certain stationary obstacles located behind the vehicle when traveling in reverse at low speeds. This feature is especially helpful when backing up to hitch your trailer.

    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.

    TRAILER TIRE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM

    This feature checks the pressure and temperature of the air inside of up to four trailer tires to help detect potential blowouts.

    TOW/HAUL REMINDER

    When the system detects that a trailer is hooked up to your Silverado, this feature can remind you to engage Tow/Haul mode, which improves acceleration while hauling a heavy load.

    TRAILER THEFT ALERT

    Should your trailer become unhitched while your Silverado is parked, this industry-first technology can sound the horn and flash the lights to alert you.

    • TRAILER TIRE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM

      This feature checks the pressure and temperature of the air inside of up to four trailer tires to help detect potential blowouts.

    • TOW/HAUL REMINDER

      When the system detects that a trailer is hooked up to your Silverado, this feature can remind you to engage Tow/Haul mode, which improves acceleration while hauling a heavy load.

    • TRAILER THEFT ALERT

      Should your trailer become unhitched while your Silverado is parked, this industry-first technology can sound the horn and flash the lights to alert you.
    Included Trailering Package
    Silverado comes standard with the Trailering Package, meaning you can get straight to towing from day one. This includes a fitted tow bar, towing hitch platform and 12-pin connector. Tow balls are available in 50mm (towing up to 3.5 tonnes) and 70mm (towing above 3.5 tonnes).


    • 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†


    Advanced 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.

    ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE HOOK-UP

    Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.

    TOW/HAUL REMINDER

    When the system detects that a trailer is hooked up to your Silverado, this feature can remind you to engage Tow/Haul mode, which improves acceleration while hauling a heavy load.

    TRAILER THEFT ALERT

    An industry-first feature, if the harness on your attached trailer is disconnected, your Silverado lights will flash and horn will sound.

    AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING

    Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.

    StabiliTrak® ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

    StabiliTrak helps improve Silverado’s stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers. The StabiliTrak control module compares your steering input with the vehicle’s actual response and then, if necessary, makes small, individual brake and engine torque applications to enhance control and help you keep on track. StabiliTrak automatically intervenes when it senses loss of lateral traction.

    AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING

    Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.

    AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL

    This Silverado-exclusive feature sends maximum drive power to the wheel with grip in low-speed situations when rear-wheel slippage happens.

    HILL START ASSIST

    On inclines greater than a 5% grade, Hill Start Assist on Silverado automatically engages to hold the vehicle stationary for about a second, allowing the driver time to press the accelerator before the vehicle can roll backward. It’s especially helpful when you’re stopped on a steep grade with a vehicle close behind.

    TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

    Working in conjunction with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, the Trailer Sway Control feature on Silverado can sense trailer sway and can automatically apply the vehicle and trailer brakes and reduce engine power, if necessary, to help you get back on track.

    TRAILER TYRE-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM

    This feature checks the pressure and temperature of the air inside of up to four trailer tyre to help detect potential blowouts.

    • ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE HOOK-UP

      Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.

    • TOW/HAUL REMINDER

      When the system detects that a trailer is hooked up to your Silverado, this feature can remind you to engage Tow/Haul mode, which improves acceleration while hauling a heavy load.

    • TRAILER THEFT ALERT

      An industry-first feature, if the harness on your attached trailer is disconnected, your Silverado lights will flash and horn will sound.

    • AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING

      Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.

    • StabiliTrak® ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

      StabiliTrak helps improve Silverado’s stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers. The StabiliTrak control module compares your steering input with the vehicle’s actual response and then, if necessary, makes small, individual brake and engine torque applications to enhance control and help you keep on track. StabiliTrak automatically intervenes when it senses loss of lateral traction.

    • AUTO & CRUISE GRADE BRAKING

      Auto Grade Braking works with the cruise control to help maintain Silverado’s speed on long, steep grades, while Cruise Grade Braking automatically downshifts to help slow the truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents.

    • AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL

      This Silverado-exclusive feature sends maximum drive power to the wheel with grip in low-speed situations when rear-wheel slippage happens.

    • HILL START ASSIST

      On inclines greater than a 5% grade, Hill Start Assist on Silverado automatically engages to hold the vehicle stationary for about a second, allowing the driver time to press the accelerator before the vehicle can roll backward. It’s especially helpful when you’re stopped on a steep grade with a vehicle close behind.

    • TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

      Working in conjunction with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, the Trailer Sway Control feature on Silverado can sense trailer sway and can automatically apply the vehicle and trailer brakes and reduce engine power, if necessary, to help you get back on track.

    • TRAILER TYRE-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR SYSTEM

      This feature checks the pressure and temperature of the air inside of up to four trailer tyre to help detect potential blowouts.
    CAMERA VIEWS TO HELP YOU TOW WITH CONFIDENCE
    You know Silverado has the legendary power to handle heavy loads. But towing isn’t about power alone. Silverado also offers a number of dynamic trailering features — including camera packages that give you up to 13 unique views to help provide better visibility during the entire towing experience.
    THREE HITCH VIEWS
    Get a better look at your surroundings for more precise alignment when you’re connecting a trailer.


    • 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.


    THREE DRIVING VIEWS
    Keep an eye on your cargo and see objects or other vehicles around you.


    • 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.


    FIVE AVAILABLE PARKING VIEWS
    Maneuver through tight carparks and along curbs with ease.
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