2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a towing capacity of 8,700 to 9,400 lbs, a torque of 250 to 325 lb-ft, a payload of 1,652 to 2,377 lbs and a tongue weight between 870 and 940 lbs. The truck uses either A-Class III or A-Class IV hitch with a receiver size of 2 inches. If the trailer hitch ever needs to be replaced, a new one costs between $120 and $300. If You ever need to tow something You should do some safety checks before heading out on the road. You should always check to make sure the brake lights are working, check the pressure in the trailer tires and making sure everything is secured to the truck and the trailer.