2019-6-14 | Chevy New Roads Magazine
Smart Towing
The 2020 Chevy Silverado HD takes towing to a new level with innovative technologies to match its pulling power.
Towing confidently takes more than just torque and horsepower. It takes a combination of capability and technology. While the 2020 Silverado HD has an available max towing capacity of 35,500 pounds,† that’s just the beginning. As Silverado HD chief engineer Jaclyn McQuaid says, “There are dozens of new features designed to make the lives of our customers a little easier.”


Power Trailering Mirrors
Available power trailering mirrors extend at the touch of a button, and a forward-facing spot lamp on each mirror can help illuminate your job site or campsite.

VIN-Specific Trailer Label
The towing capacity of any truck model can vary widely depending on powertrain, equipment, and trim. This label, on the driver-side doorjamb, gives you all the information you need to take the guesswork out of matching a trailer to your truck.

7-pin In-Bed Connector
Use this connector to hook up your gooseneck or fifth-wheel trailer without having to run the cable over the tailgate to the bumper.

Bed Steps
Heavy-duty pickups aren’t small. Chevrolet added new steps just behind the cab so you can load your gear and connect a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer without a stepladder.

Up to 15 Camera Views
The Silverado HD uses a network of eight available cameras† to help you see from up to 15 different views, including a Surround Vision† overhead view of the truck’s surroundings. You can even look inside your trailer and bed to make sure everything’s secure. The side view cameras turn on automatically when you use your turn signal and adjust the view as you turn the wheel. The Hitch View camera helps you align the truck and trailer for easy hookup. There’s also a transparent trailer view so you can see the road behind the truck as if your trailer weren’t there.
A Helping Hand for Your Trailer
Advanced assistance features, smart software, and a whole mess of cameras make getting to the campsite a joy.
STORY: HARVEY BRIGGS / ILLUSTRATIONS: JAMES PROVOST